As expected, as with any other sport, there is the emergence of new generations and the continuing performances of the old champions in the ring. The elite fighters include the athletes who use their skills, strength, and charm to make fans’ hearts beat faster from all over the globe.
These athletes are proficient technical fighters who have gathered adequate defensive structures and knockout power. In this article, I will be giving out detailed information about these boxers, read on!
Elite Fighters Shaping the Future of Boxing
Top fighters today are serving new benchmarks as they entertain boxing lovers with their striking skills, athletic talents, and versatility.
From legends like Canelo Alvarez to the up-and-coming fighters such as Gervonte Davis, they keep aspiring young fighters going; raise the bar in terms of the number of fans and the standards of performance in the ring; principally prove that boxing is a pursuit of perfectionism.
Now let’s have a look at these awesome boxers!
Ranked: The Top 10 Best Boxers in the Sport Today
Below are the best boxers in the sport today:
10. Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez
Country: USA
Boxing record: Total fights 20, Wins 20, Wins by KO 13
Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez, a 23-year-old, now occupies a spot as the young boxer, who has the titles of the world champion of boxing in the super flyweight and the flyweight categories.
His abrasive and intense approach to the game has proven him as one of the boxing greats and placed him among the most promising titlists.
9. Shakur Stevenson
Country: USA
Boxing record: Total fights 22, Wins 22, Wins by KO 10
One of the young talents is Shakur Stevenson who possesses great defensive abilities and an increased level of inner thinking. And so, he is the man with the unbeaten record, who in a very short period was the born two-division world champion.
He performs an essential skill of reading his opponents and countering them, hence ranking him among the most talented fighters in the generation.
8. Devin Haney
Country: USA
Boxing record: Total fights 32, Wins 31, wins by KO 15
As of now, the former undisputed lightweight champion. Devin Haney has an outstanding record of a clean sheet of 31-0 with 15 knockouts. Scholars of boxing know that he may not be a technical kicker but he has learned how to string the fight long enough to make the judges award him the bout by unanimous decision.
This comes from a win in the recent fight against WBC Super Lightweight champion Regis Prograis making him the two-division champion.
7. Gervonte Davis
Country: U.S.A
Boxing record: Total fights 30, Wins 30, Wins by KO 28
Popularly recognized as the best active lightweight, Gervonta Davis has bagged the best results in the divisions such as super featherweight lightweight and light welterweight division.
Attributed to his high levels of punching impact’ and counterpunch capabilities, fans salute him as they look forward to possible future battles against other pound-for-pound champions in his division.
6. Artur Beterbiev
Country: Russia, Canada
Boxing record: Total fights 20, wins 20, wins by KO 20
Artur Beterbiev, who became a wake unified light heavyweight, is a fighter who strikes for his remarkable speed and knockout power. With a record of twenty wins out of which all twenty are KOs, he is slated to take on Dmitry Bivol in a very exciting unification match in 2024.
Looking at the accomplishments in the amateur career of Beterbiev; he has four gold medals in the backing, proving his strong fighting credentials.
5. Dmitry Bivol
Country: Russia
Boxing record: Total fights 23, Wins 23, Wins by KO 12
Pound-for-pound sensation Dmitry Bivol, a WBA Super Light Heavyweight champion, has been unbeaten with a record of 23-0 KOs since 2016. In the amateurs, he won six gold medals in which was a common foundation laid for his success in the professional leagues.
Bivol is even considered to be one of the most active and talented light-heavyweight fighters of the present day.
4. Canelo Alvarez
Country: Mexico
Boxing record: Total fights 66, Wins 62, Wins by KO 39, Losses 2, Draws 2
Canelo Alvarez is experienced in the art of fighting and the Mexico fighter boasts of having a record of 62-2-2, 39 KOs. Skilfully described for his counterpunching and mobility, Alvarez has reclaimed titles in four divisions, as the first and only, undisputed middleweight champion.
3. Oleksandr Usyk
Country: Ukraine
Boxing record: Total fights 22, Wins 22, Wins by KO 14
Another great Ukrainian boxer who is always on the lips of people when comparing the best boxers is Oleksandr Usyk who boasts of a clean record with 22 knockouts wins out of 22 fights.
He at the moment owns four heavyweight titles which include, WBA, IBF, WBO as well as IBO. The 34-year-old Usyk is ready to unify the titles and fight Tyson Fury for the world heavyweight championship.
2. Naoya Inoue
Country: Japan
Boxing record: Total fights 28, Wins 28, Wins by KO 25
Nicknamed “The Monster,” Naoya Inoue is one of the most deadly fighters in the world today with a record of 28 wins out of 28 fights with 25 knockouts.
The fighter, who now occupies the position of the four-division unified champion, is now considered the best super-bantamweight who left a mark in the sphere of boxing.
1. Terence Crawford
Country: USA
Boxing record: Total fights 41, Wins 41, Wins by KO 31
Currently occupying the top spot on The Ring’s pound-for-pound list, Terence Crawford is a perfect 41-0 with 31 knockouts. He did write his name in the record books by achieving what had not been achieved before – the feat of becoming the first male fighter to unify four major titles in two different divisions.
His latest win against Errol Spence Jr. cemented his place among the best boxers in the sport of today’s generation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the most crucial punch in boxing?
This punch is known to be vital in boxing and it is referred to as the jab. There is this saying which goes to the extent of admitting that a right hand will take you around a block but a good jab will take you around the world.
What does DQ mean in boxing?
A DQ, or disqualification is when a bout is stopped before a knockout or judges’ decision due to the foul play of one or both the contestants. If a boxer is disqualified then he loses the match to his rival by default.
Who is currently the leading figure in boxing?
Right now, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is ruling the super middleweight division. The most prominent contender of the bout is the super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez from Guadalajara Mexico says Boxing Champions.
Conclusion
These ten fighters are the best examples of the boxing sport since they attempt to fight for their place among the best in the current generation.
Not only does it show the marvelous skills they have got, but also encourages other fighters as well, therefore, such performances are what can be referred to as the highlight of martial arts.
