Vladyslav Sirenko Will Now Face Solomon Dacres at Wembley

London, UK - The undercard for Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois on July 19 at Wembley Stadium just got a new twist. Ukrainian heavyweight prospect Vladyslav Sirenko will now face Solomon Dacres of the UK, after previously scheduled opponent Andriy Novytskyi withdrew from the bout.

The new matchup adds intrigue and unpredictability to an already high-profile card. Sirenko is the expected winner, but Dacres will be looking to make the most of this surprise opportunity—especially in front of his home crowd.

Sirenko’s Moment to Shine

Vladyslav Sirenko 23-0 (16 KOs) enters the fight undefeated and in his physical prime at age 30. The Ukrainian has spent much of his professional career fighting out of Germany and has quietly built one of the more impressive records in the division without mainstream exposure.

His last outing came in late 2024, when he stopped American Brandon Kermack in four rounds. Known for his power, patience, and consistent aggression, Sirenko has been on the edge of title contention and is now being featured on one of boxing’s biggest stages.

A Chance at Redemption for Dacres

Solomon Dacres (9-1, 3 KOs) is 31 and hails from Birmingham, England. He’ll be fighting at home, but this is a make-or-break moment. Dacres was last seen suffering a disappointing first-round TKO loss to David Adeleye—his first professional defeat. That result raised questions about his chin and readiness for top competition.

Since then, Dacres has worked to rebuild with more disciplined performances. He has a solid amateur background and often looks best when he can control distance and use his jab. But against a forward-charging fighter like Sirenko, that will be a tough ask.

High Risk, High Reward

For Sirenko, this bout is a platform to show the world he’s ready for bigger names. A dominant win would boost his stock and possibly land him in the contention conversation. With Novytskyi pulling out, Sirenko will want to show he’s unfazed and focused.

For Dacres, it’s a second chance. A win would revive his standing in the division and immediately make him a name to watch in the British heavyweight scene. Being a late replacement gives him a bit of a free swing—but he’ll still need to deliver something special to pull off the upset.

The Likely Outcome

Sirenko goes in as the expected winner based on activity, power, and form. Dacres is skilled and durable but has not shown knockout power or elite-level toughness. Unless Dacres can disrupt Sirenko early and gain control of the tempo, this one may be headed for a mid-to-late stoppage for the Ukrainian.