Boxing, in addition to being a brutal sport, is also a legitimate art form. Here is a definitive ranking of boxing’s elite performers, from multiple division champions to undefeated legends.
1. Terence Crawford
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Crawford has dominated several world titles in three weight classes and leads the pack with undeniable dominance. His reign is showing no signs of slowing down as set to fight Israil Madrimov on August 3, 2024.
2. Naoya Inoue
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The Japanese sensation has made boxing history as the second male boxer to get the undisputed champion in two weight classes throughout the four-belt period. His ability to win across four weight divisions is outstanding.
3. Oleksandr Usyk
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The Ukrainian champion has since claimed the unified heavyweight titles in 2021 and has continued his status as elite. But recognizing what’s at stake for Usyk ahead of his fight against Tyson Fury on May 18, 2024, is huge.
4. Canelo Alvarez
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The super-middleweight champion followed up a unanimous win over Jaime Munguia with another victory. Alvarez’s latest performance proves him among boxing’s greatest.
5. Dmitry Bivol
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The top five is rounded out by the current light heavyweight champion. Bivol is based in California and saw his stock soar after his legendary victory over Canelo Alvarez in 2022.
Will the Benavidez-Alvarez showdown that fans everywhere are waiting for end up happening in 2024? This potential clash of titans has the boxing world standing on the edge of their seat.
What will happen after the heavyweight battle between Fury and Usyk? As we move further towards each major bout, it makes the landscape of professional boxing evermore dynamic. The eyes of boxing immortality defend their turf against these elite fighters and chase 2024.
