Three Ukrainians made it to the list of the 100 best boxers in the world according to ESPN. Among them are Oleksandr Usyk, Vasyl Lomachenko and Artem Dalakyan.
Where are Ukrainian boxers in the ranking?
The corresponding rating is published on the website of ESPN.
Oleksandr Usyk was ranked third on the list. The publication notes that Usyk "has a chance to establish himself as one of the greatest boxers of all time" if he defeats Tyson Fury in February 2024 and becomes the absolute world champion.
Vasyl Lomachenko is in 13th place, with Australian George Kambosos as his next opponent. Despite his defeat in the fight with Gainey, Lomachenko "proved that he is an elite boxer headed for the Hall of Fame", ESPN writes.
Artem Dalakyan is ranked 87th in the rankings. The publication notes that the 36-year-old Ukrainian, who has been the WBA world champion since 2018, has no intention of holding a unification fight at this time.
The ranking is headed by undefeated American Terence Crawford, the absolute world welterweight champion. The absolute world lightweight champion Naoya Inoue from Japan is ranked second.
Usyk VS Fury. What is known about the long-awaited battle
The fight of the boxing stars will take place in Saudi Arabia on February 17.
It will be a massive fight between WBA, WBO, IBF, IBO heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and WBC title holder Tyson Fury.
It is important to understand that the winner will become the absolute world champion in the most prestigious division.
It is also worth noting that neither the Ukrainian nor the Briton has ever lost in a professional ring.
Olexandr won each of his 21 fights, while Tyson triumphed in 34 of 35 fights, winning over Deontay Wilder.
