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.
Details: The organisation justified its decision because Oleksandr Usyk, 37, became the first boxer in the four-belt 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 Usyk’s legacy as one of the greatest boxers of his generation.”
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 Republic’s Dayana Vargas, and UKʼs Raven Chapman.
