Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk named Fighter of the Year – WBC
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Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:34:26 +0200
Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk, who holds the WBA, WBO, WBC and IBO heavyweight titles, was named the best boxer of 2024 in any weight category by the World Boxing Council.
Source WBC on Instagram Details The organisation justified its decision because Oleksandr Usyk, 37, became the first boxer in the fourbelt era to win the absolute heavyweight championship.
Quote Usyk has consistently demonstrated his exceptional skills outside of Ukraine, showcasing his global impact on the sport.
These achievements solidify Usyks legacy as one of the greatest boxers of his generation.
Переглянути цей допис в Instagram Допис, поширений World Boxing Council wbcboxing More details The best female boxer of the year is Australian Skye Nicolson, 29.
She competes in the featherweight division and defeated the main contenders in 2024 Dane Sarah Mahfoud, Dominican Republics Dayana Vargas, and UKs Raven Chapman.
Background Last May, Usyk became the first absolute heavyweight champion of the world since 1999, defeating UKs Tyson Fury by a split decision.
In December, Ukrainian defeated Fury in a rematch, this time by unanimous decision.
However, the absolute championship in the division was not at stake, as Usyk voluntarily vacated the IBF title in the summer.
The belt now belongs to another UK boxer, Daniel Dubois.
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