“Usyk is a great fighter, no question… We will obviously never fight since we are so far apart in weight, so I don’t really focus on him as much as I would other fighters in and near my division. But yes, for the year he had, he deserves Fighter of the Year.”
In the world of boxing, the pound-for-pound rankings hold great significance. These rankings aim to determine the best boxers in the world, regardless of weight class. With this weekend's clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, the question arises: Is the winner of this bout a worthy contender for the…
What a year for the sport. A powerful year no less in all aspects and many of the top level world champions were outstanding in their wins. The first choice that springs to mind for Fighter of the Year of course is the undisputed heavyweight champion Usyk with his two…
Naoya Inoue continued to strike fear into his competitors today as he left his latest victim battered and knocked out cold in the very first round. The speed, power and skill Inoue continues to put on show is a sight to be hold. The fact he now has a platform like…
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