Expert Take
Oleksandr Usyk is the best boxer in the world — and it is not particularly close. The undisputed heavyweight champion holds all four major belts (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO), defeated Anthony Joshua twice and Tyson Fury in the most technically complete heavyweight championship performance since the peak of Wladimir Klitschko. At 38, he is boxing at his absolute peak.
What makes Usyk special is not just his skill — it is his completeness. Elite footwork, exceptional jab, combinations that flow like water, defensive awareness that makes opponents look like amateurs, and conditioning that allows him to maintain that output for twelve rounds at heavyweight. He is a cruiserweight brain in a heavyweight body, and the division has no answer for him.
The Case for Greatest Heavyweight of This Era
Usyk became undisputed cruiserweight champion, then moved up to heavyweight and immediately won the WBO title, unified with Joshua twice, and then added the WBC with a points win over Fury that many felt was more decisive than the scorecards suggested. His professional record stands at 22-0 (14 KOs). The only question mark against him is KO power — he stops fighters, but rarely in spectacular fashion. That is not a weakness. That is a function of his style: he breaks opponents down methodically, their legs go, and the referee steps in.
What This Means for Filipino Fans
Every Usyk fight carries the spirit of championship boxing that Manny Pacquiao embodied for Filipino fans. His discipline, his craft and his humility resonate with the Filipino boxing tradition. When Usyk fights, PH Sports Live delivers the stream free — no delay, no subscription required.
Key Career Achievements
- Undisputed heavyweight champion (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO)
- Former undisputed cruiserweight champion
- Olympic gold medallist (London 2012)
- Professional record: 22-0 (14 KOs)
- Wins over Joshua x2, Fury, Bellew, Gassiev
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