WBC names Ukraine’s Usyk year’s best boxer
The World Boxing Council recognized eksandr Usyk as the best boxer of 2024.
For the first time in 24 years, a Ukrainian boxer became the absute world heavyweight champion, defeating UK’s Tyson Fury in May, Ukrinform reports.
In a rematch held in December 2024, Usyk once again sealed a win over Fury.
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It is noteworthy that eksandr Usyk seized the WBC heavyweight belt from Tyson Fury while previously this title was held by Ukraine’s Vitaly Klitschko up until he finished his professional boxing career.
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Source: www.ukrinform.net
