Ukrainians dominate: the rating of the top 10 heavyweights of the XXI century

Unified champion Oleksandr Usyk (23-01, 14 KOs) was named the best heavyweight of the 21st century after his victory in a rematch over Tyson Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs). Our compatriot has earned his place at the top with his performance in the king's division.

The corresponding rating was compiled by one of the most authoritative boxing portals Boxing Scene. The journalists of the publication compiled the top 10 best representatives of the super-heavyweight division, and put Ukrainian athletes on the top three lines, announcing the dominance of our athletes.

Top 10 heavyweights according to BoxingScene:

1. Oleksandr Usyk (current WBC, WBA and WBO holder)
2. Wladimir Klitschko (former WBA, IBF and WBO world champion)
3. Vitali Klitschko (eternal world champion according to the WBC)
4. Lennox Lewis (former world champion)
5. Tyson Fury (former world champion)
6. Anthony Joshua (former WBA, IBF and WBO world champion)
7. Deontay Wilder (former WBC world champion)
8. Joseph Parker (former WBO world champion)
9. Andy Ruiz (former WBA, IBF and WBO world champion)
10. Chris Byrd (former IBF world champion)

"He has a great combination of strength, endurance and skill. His ability to control the distance even against much bigger opponents is exceptional. Even if all of that is lost in the rematch with Dubois, Usyk has already done enough to be remembered as the greatest of them all," the editors explained their choice in favor of Oleksandr.

As a reminder, all three judges of the Usyk vs. Fury 2 fight gave the victory to the Ukrainian boxer with a score of 116-112. In addition, it became known what result was recorded by artificial intelligence. This angered Tyson, who called himself the strongest with a difference of at least three rounds. After the fight, he was "disqualified."

Former champion Anthony Joshua gave his version of the rounds. And the legendary Lennox Lewis admitted that he was not impressed by the fight.

In addition, promoter Eddie Hearn disputed the score of the rematch between Usyk and Fury. In turn, the British media learned what Tyson was told before the 12th round of the fight.

At the same time, impressive statistics of the opponents' punches in the fight were published. A photo showed what Fury's face looked like after 100 missed punches from Usyk.

After the victory, the Ukrainian boxer decided on his next opponent and also made a confession about his rematch with Tyson.

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