Oleksandr Usyk has remained unbeaten in his professional career. The Ukrainian fighter has proven himself as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world.
Usyk's impressive record includes victories over Daniel Dubois and two wins each against Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. At 37 years old, he's become the second man to hold undisputed titles at both cruiserweight and heavyweight, following in the footsteps of Evander Holyfield.
Former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis recently shared his thoughts on Usyk's dominance. In an interview with IFL TV, Lewis couldn't name a heavyweight who could beat Usyk.
"Let me tell you. Usyk trains so hard and so well. He's prepared for everybody, even for Tyson Fury he basically said I've got to outpunch you and he trained that way. Each person that he fights is going to be a guy that he's going to say this is what I need to do to you to win."
Lewis praised Usyk's preparation strategy, noting how the Ukrainian boxer tailors his training for each opponent. This approach has proven successful, as Usyk continues to dominate the heavyweight division.
Fans have suggested potential challengers for Usyk, including a rematch with current IBF champion Daniel Dubois. Some have even proposed a match against Jai Opetaia, the unified cruiserweight champion, if he were to move up to heavyweight.
Lewis's inability to name a worthy challenger for Usyk raises questions about the Ukrainian's future in the sport. In 2004, Lewis himself retired as the WBC heavyweight champion, leaving the sport while still at the top of his game. Some wonder if Usyk might consider a similar path, retiring while undefeated and cementing his legacy as one of the best heavyweights of his generation.
As Usyk continues to dominate, the boxing world watches with interest to see who, if anyone, can rise to challenge the Ukrainian great.
