The heavyweight champion and holder of all major belts, Oleksandr Usyk, has once again etched his name into the annals of world boxing history. According to “The Ring” magazine, the Ukrainian champion has secured the top spot in the P4P — Pound-for-Pound ranking of the world’s best boxers, regardless of weight category.
This change comes in the wake of the American legend Terence Crawford’s decision to retire from professional boxing. Consequently, the rankings were recalibrated, with Oleksandr Usyk claiming the leading position.
Usyk — A champion who speaks through performance, not numbers
Oleksandr Usyk currently holds the WBC, IBF, WBA Super, IBO, and The Ring titles. He is regarded as the most consistent and complete champion not only in the heavyweight division but across the entire professional boxing landscape.
A testament to this was the historic fight on July 20 at the legendary Wembley Stadium in London. That evening, Usyk faced British challenger Daniel Dubois in the ring, securing a knockout victory in the fifth round. This triumph further solidified his leadership in the rankings.
P4P Rankings: The World’s Top Ten
The updated P4P rankings announced by “The Ring” are as follows:
- Oleksandr Usyk (Ukraine)
- Naoya Inoue (Japan)
- Jesse Rodríguez (USA)
- Dmitry Bivol (Russia)
- Artur Beterbiev (Russia)
- Junto Nakatani (Japan)
- Shakur Stevenson (USA)
- David Benavidez (USA)
- Devin Haney (USA)
- Oscar Collazo (Puerto Rico)
Conclusion
For Oleksandr Usyk, this is not just another top ranking. It represents years of relentless hard work, discipline, and repeatedly proving himself in every fight. Today, he is acknowledged not only as the king of the heavyweight division but as the best boxer in the world.
What challenges lie ahead for him remain uncertain, but one thing is clear: the Usyk era continues — and he isn’t planning to stop anytime soon.
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