Solomon Dacres Stuns Vladyslav Sirenko in Masterclass at Wembley

London, UK - On a night built for heavyweight spectacle, it was Birmingham’s Solomon Dacres who quietly stole the spotlight. In a sharp, disciplined performance that flipped the script, Dacres outboxed the previously unbeaten Vladyslav Sirenko over ten rounds to win a wide unanimous decision.

The judges scored the bout 99–91, 98–92, and 99–92, all for Dacres — and no one in the building could argue.

Coming in as the underdog, Dacres faced more than a fighter — he faced a narrative. Sirenko, 22–0 with 19 knockouts, was seen as a rising threat in the global heavyweight ranks. Frank Warren had placed him on the undercard of a major Wembley stadium card, assuming this would be a statement-making showcase.

Dacres had other plans.

A Measured, Mature Performance

From the opening bell, Dacres established control with his jab, movement, and timing. He didn’t sit down on every shot, but landed clean, sharp punches that frustrated Sirenko and disrupted his rhythm. By Round 2, it was clear that Sirenko had no Plan B.

"Dacres made him look like a compact slugger with no answers," said one ringside analyst. "It was patient, purposeful boxing — nothing flashy, but everything effective."

Dacres used smart angles, quick flurries, and disciplined clinching to prevent Sirenko from ever building sustained pressure. Even when Sirenko landed to the body, Dacres kept resetting, never letting the Ukrainian feel in control.

Sirenko’s Stock Falls Flat

For Sirenko, this was more than a loss — it was a reality check. Coming in with an 86% knockout rate, he looked flat-footed and increasingly one-dimensional. By Round 6, his punches had lost snap. By Round 9, he was pushing his shots, walking forward without answers.

He wasn't hurt — but he was outclassed.

“Sirenko didn’t lose a war. He lost a boxing match — clean, wide, and without much protest,” said a UK pundit. “He looked like a guy with a padded record who wasn’t ready for a mover with a brain.”

What This Win Means

With the victory, Dacres improves to 10–1 (3 KOs) and re-establishes himself in the domestic heavyweight picture — and possibly just outside the global top 30. After being written off following his TKO loss to David Adeleye in 2024, this performance was a career reboot.

• He showed composure.
• He showed conditioning.
• And most importantly, he showed that he can box to a plan — for 10 rounds — under the lights.

What’s Next for Sirenko

For Sirenko, now 22–1, the rebuild starts immediately. A fighter many viewed as a dark horse contender now finds himself relegated to “unproven” status. His fundamentals are solid, but his lack of urgency, adaptability, and creativity under pressure were all exposed.

It’s back to the drawing board — or possibly the back of the queue.

Official Result:

Solomon Dacres def. Vladyslav Sirenko via Unanimous Decision (99–91, 98–92, 99–92)
WBC Silver Heavyweight Title – 10 Rounds

Final Word

Dacres didn’t just win — he turned expectations upside down. In front of a global audience at Wembley, he proved that patience, timing, and composure still win fights.

Sirenko played the bull. Dacres played the matador — and he boxed his way back into the heavyweight conversation.