Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk, who holds the WBA, WBO, WBC and IBO heavyweight titles, was named the perfect boxer of 2024 in any weight class by the World Boxing Council.
Supply: WBC on Instagram
Particulars: The organisation justified its resolution as a result of Oleksandr Usyk, 37, grew to become the primary boxer within the four-belt period to win absolutely the heavyweight championship.
Quote: "Usyk has persistently demonstrated his distinctive abilities outdoors of Ukraine, showcasing his international influence on the game. These achievements solidify Usyk's legacy as one of many biggest boxers of his technology."
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Допис, поширений World Boxing Council (@wbcboxing)
Extra particulars: The perfect feminine boxer of the 12 months is Australian Skye Nicolson, 29. She competes within the featherweight division and defeated the principle contenders in 2024: Dane Sarah Mahfoud, Dominican Republic's Dayana Vargas, and UKʼs Raven Chapman.
Background:
- Final Might, Usyk grew to become the primary absolute heavyweight champion of the world since 1999, defeating UKʼs Tyson Fury by a cut up resolution.
- In December, Ukrainian defeated Fury in a rematch, this time by unanimous resolution. Nevertheless, absolutely the championship within the division was not at stake, as Usyk voluntarily vacated the IBF title in the summertime. The belt now belongs to a different UK boxer, Daniel Dubois.
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