Frank Warren has named Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury as the two greatest heavyweight boxers of the 21st century. The veteran British promoter made these remarks while discussing the boxing landscape following the two closely contested bouts between the fighters.
"Most people and experts say Usyk is the best heavyweight in the generation. If Usyk is the best in the generation, then Tyson is the second best. These two are the best heavyweights of this century, that's a fact," Warren stated.
The comments come after the pair's highly competitive contests that divided opinion among boxing enthusiasts and professionals alike. Warren's assessment carries significant weight given his decades of experience in the sport and close professional relationship with Fury.
Interestingly, this isn't the first time Warren has discussed Oleksandr Usyk's standing in heavyweight boxing. He previously shared thoughts about a potential matchup between the Ukrainian champion, who currently holds the WBA, WBC, and WBO world titles, and rising British prospect Moses Itauma.
According to Statbet analysis, Usyk's technical prowess and Fury's size and boxing IQ have revolutionized heavyweight boxing tactics in recent years.
Is this the definitive ranking of modern heavyweights? Many boxing purists might debate Warren's assertion, but few would argue against both men featuring prominently in any discussion of this era's greatest big men.
