Dsalita From the festive season starting with Boxing Day back in December, the heavyweight division has suddenly come alive, thanks to the efforts of Turki Al Sheikh. He has been funding many high-profile fights that fans of boxing are eager to witness, particularly in the heavyweight category.
The highlight of this revival was the historic fight last month between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. Usyk created history with his triumph over Fury.
Usyk managed to secure an official knockdown in the ninth round and ultimately clinched victory through a split decision after 12 rounds. This win made Usyk the first undisputed world heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis held that title almost 25 years ago. Additionally, Usyk became the first undisputed world heavyweight champion in the modern era of the four-belt system.
The Usyk vs Fury battle was just one of the many thrilling fights held in Saudi Arabia, where top heavyweights are competing and positioning themselves for a title shot. Anthony Joshua has triumphed over Otto Wallin and Francis Ngannou, while Joseph Parker has defeated Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang. Daniel Dubois bounced back from a loss against Usyk with victories over Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic, while Agit Kabayel has raised his profile with notable wins against Arslanbek Makhmudov and Frank Sanchez. More excitement is on the horizon, with Andy Ruiz Jr set to face Jarrell Miller in August and the hotly anticipated Usyk vs Fury rematch scheduled for December.
The heavyweight division is buzzing with activity, but who are the top 10 boxers in the category today? This episode of Rummy’s Corner aims to answer this question by giving an overview of the current landscape in the heavyweight division. Watch and enjoy as Rummy’s Corner, produced and narrated by Geoffrey Ciani, provides one man’s opinion on the matter.
