Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk has once again confirmed his status as one of the strongest active super heavyweights on the planet. The British sports outlet talkSPORT released an updated ranking of the best boxers in the heavyweight division, in which the 39-year-old Ukrainian took the top spot, while his key rivals lost ground significantly.
Usik holds the top spot
Despite his age and the absence of peak form, Usyk continues to firmly lead the list of the best active super heavyweights. When compiling the top 10, the authors took into account the athletes' most recent performances and their current form, which allowed the Ukrainian to maintain his lead amid intense competition in the division.
The composition of the top three
Immediately behind Usyk in the top three are Britain's Daniel Dubois and German boxer Agit Kabayel. Thus, the upper part of the ranking reflects the active rise of young contenders who have been increasing the pressure on the veterans of the heavyweight division in recent years.
Surprise: Fury only sixth
The biggest surprise in the fresh ranking was the sharp drop of Britain's Tyson Fury. Due to inconsistent performances and long gaps between fights, he landed on only the sixth spot, falling out of the top 5. This result clearly shows how the authors value consistency and current form over a big name and title status.
Context: influence and status
The talkSPORT ranking complements the picture of Usyk's growing influence on world boxing: the Ukrainian boxer was previously included in a list of the most influential figures in global boxing. Taken together, these assessments confirm that even outside of peak form, Usyk remains a key figure in the division and the main benchmark for his rivals.
