Usyk's career has been nothing short of remarkable. He's currently seen as the pound-for-pound ruler by many in the boxing community. His list of accomplishments is impressive: he's an undisputed champion in two weight divisions, an Olympic gold medalist, and remains unbeaten in his professional career. What's more, he's never been legitimately knocked down and has rarely looked hurt in the ring.
The Ukrainian fighter's record includes notable victories over Derek Chisora and two wins each against Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury in 2024. Usyk's next challenge will be a rematch with Daniel Dubois for the IBF belt. If he wins, he'll become the first two-time undisputed champion in the four-belt era. This fight follows their controversial 2023 bout, where Usyk won by KO after a disputed low blow incident.
Rahman, who competed alongside legends like Lennox Lewis, Mike Tyson, and Evander Holyfield, shared his thoughts on Usyk in an interview with Fight Hype:
"I put him in that greatest of all times category. Based on statistics, and what he's done, I don't see nobody who matched him."
Rahman believes that Usyk isn't getting the recognition he deserves. He added:
"I don't think people are giving him the credit he deserves."
Usyk's achievements put him in an elite group of boxers who have become undisputed champions in multiple divisions. This exclusive club includes Terence Crawford (super-lightweight and welterweight) and Naoya Inoue (bantamweight and super bantamweight).
As Usyk prepares for his upcoming fight with Dubois, the boxing world watches with keen interest. Will he continue to cement his place among the all-time greats? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure - Oleksandr Usyk has already left an indelible mark on the sport of boxing.