Boxing’s Top 10: Usyk Solidifies His Dominance
After intense fighting, the world boxing scene is redefined. Three top 10 fighters entered the action since the last update, offering impressive performances that reconfigure the ranking. The analysis of Alofoke Deportes reveals the changes and the outstanding figures.Oleksandr Usyk: Absolute Dominance in Heavyweight
Oleksandr Usyk, the undisputed number one, demonstrated his superiority by demolishing Daniel Dubois in their rematch at Wembley Stadium, London. Usyk, with constant pressure, knocked Dubois down twice in the fifth round, forcing the referee to stop the fight. With this victory, Usyk is consecrated as the undisputed two-time heavyweight champion, solidifying his position as one of the best boxers of the last 25 years.Contents
Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez: Unification of Titles with a Convincing Victory
In the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas, Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez unified the WBC and WBO super flyweight titles by defeating Phumelela Cafu by technical knockout in the tenth round. Rodriguez expressed his satisfaction with his performance, calling it his best fight to date. Since 2022, Rodriguez has maintained an impeccable record of 7-0, with 5 knockouts, all in championship fights. This allows him to move up to number 5, surpassing Artur Beterbiev.I felt like it was a good performance. Probably my best performance to date, against my toughest opponent, my toughest fight yet. Cafu was much tougher than I thought he was going to be, but we got the job done no matter what.
Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez
Shakur Stevenson: Masterclass and Rise in the Rankings
Shakur Stevenson delivered a standout performance against William Zepeda, securing a unanimous decision victory at the Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York. Stevenson, known for his defensive style, incorporated more offense to defeat Zepeda with scores of 118-110, 118-110, and 119-109. Stevenson outlanded Zepeda in total punches (295 to 272) and power punches (199 to 153), allowing him to climb three spots to number 7.He came, he pushed me. He pushed me to another level. At the end of the day, I told them all, whatever it takes to get the job done, I got dog in me. I’m not a puppy. I’m not a poodle. I’m a tough guy, so I got dog in me.
Shakur Stevenson
Detailed Ranking
- OLEKSANDR USYK: Maintains first place. Undisputed heavyweight champion.
- NAOYA INOUE: Second place. Undisputed super bantamweight champion.
- TERENCE CRAWFORD: Third place. Super welterweight champion.
- DMITRY BIVOL: Fourth place. Light heavyweight champion.
- JESSE RODRIGUEZ: Moves up to fifth place. Unified super flyweight champion.
- ARTUR BETERBIEV: Moves down to sixth place.
- SHAKUR STEVENSON: Moves up to seventh place. Lightweight champion.
- CANELO ALVAREZ: Eighth place. Undisputed super middleweight champion.
- DAVID BENAVIDEZ: Ninth place.
- JUNTO NAKATANI: Tenth place. Unified bantamweight champion.
