Selfless Oleksandr Usyk names ‘terribly tough’ undefeated American boxer as pound for pound best over heavyweight peers
Heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk offers surprising insights in the engaging discussion about the best pound-for-pound (P4P) boxer.
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Oleksandr Usyk weighs-in on the boxing pound for pound (P4P) debate [Image via Eurosport]
The current boxing landscape features some incredible fighters, each with numerous accolades. As a result, the debate over who holds the title of pound-for-pound top boxer consistently captures everyone’s attention. Recently, former undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk weighed in on the P4P discussion but surprisingly left himself out of the top spot.
With only a few days remaining for his upcoming fight, Usyk has participated in several interviews. In one such interview, Oleksandr Usyk engaged in a discussion about the pound-for-pound (P4P) top boxer of this generation. Notably, Usyk identified the undefeated American boxer Terence Crawford as the best in the sport.
For me pound for pound number one is Terence Crawford. I like this man, he’s a great fighter, terribly tough boxer.
Oleksandr Usyk via Airel x Ade: The Boxing Show
The debate about the best pound-for-pound boxer has always been a lively topic within the boxing community. Some of the leading candidates for this title are Oleksandr Usyk, Terence Crawford, and Naoya Inoue. Notably, all three of these boxers have impressive undefeated records in professional boxing, with Crawford tallying the highest number of wins compared to Usyk and Inoue.
Oleksandr Usyk shares Terence Crawford is his P4P #1. He also ranks himself… #17. ?@Ade_Oladipo1 #ArielxAde pic.twitter.com/gWz3ljeZxz
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) December 17, 2024
According to Ring Magazine, Usyk currently holds the top spot in his name, followed by Inoue and Crawford, respectively. Even the American boxer seemingly agrees with this standing. However, the Ukrainian boxer’s recent assessment came as a surprise when he considered Crawford the best and pushed himself for the 17th spot.
Terence Crawford says the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will be ‘more competitive’
Oleksandr Usyk has defeated several formidable opponents to become the top pound-for-pound boxer. Most recently, he achieved undisputed status by defeating former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, handing the Brit his only loss in professional boxing. However, both the boxers and promoters quickly activated the rematch clause and are set to fight again.
The rematch is scheduled for this weekend in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With only a few days left until the fight, many prominent figures have shared their insights on this thrilling matchup. Notably, undefeated American boxer Terence Crawford has also provided his analysis, stating that he believes it will be an exciting fight once again.
(Oleksandr) Usyk is a good friend of mine, Tyson (Fury) is a good friend as well but not as close as me and Usyk. I think it’s going to be an exciting fight again. I think Tyson Fury is going to go to the drawing board try to pick up where he left off. Make the adjustments earlier than he did in the first fight. I think this fight is going to be more competitive.
Terence Crawford via Instagram live (Check from 1:25)
Interestingly, Crawford emphasized that Fury would not make the same mistakes as the British boxer did in his last fight against Usyk. During their initial bout, Fury engaged in some showboating early on, which was criticized by many in the boxing community. However, Crawford is confident that Fury will play it cautiously in the early rounds of his next match against Usyk.
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