By Arthur Rooks Boxing Contributor
CBS released its Pound-for-Pound (P4P) List, showcasing the top ten boxers in the world. Oleksandr Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs), a 2012 Olympic gold medalist for Ukraine and the first four-belt, undisputed cruiserweight champion in history, topped the list after his remarkable victory over lineal and WBC champion Tyson Fury. This win not only solidified Usyk’s position in boxing history but also demonstrated his exceptional skills and resilience.
Usyk, along with Naoya Inoue and Terence Crawford, has become one of the few male boxers to achieve undisputed champion status in two divisions during the four-belt era. The latest rankings reflect the current form and accomplishments of these elite fighters. Here is the CBS Pound-for-Pound Top 10 List:
Rank | Boxer | Record | Previous Ranking |
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1 | Oleksandr Usyk | 22-0, 14 KOs | No. 4 |
2 | Naoya Inoue | 24-0, 22 KOs | No. 1 |
3 | Terence Crawford | 39-0, 29 KOs | No. 2 |
4 | Canelo Alvarez | 61-2-2, 38 KOs | No. 3 |
5 | Artur Beterbiev | 20-0, 20 KOs | No. 5 |
6 | Dmitry Bivol | 21-0, 11 KOs | No. 6 |
7 | Gervonta Davis | 29-0, 27 KOs | No. 7 |
8 | Shakur Stevenson | 21-0, 10 KOs | No. 9 |
9 | David Benavidez | 28-0, 24 KOs | No. 10 |
10 | Tyson Fury | 34-1-1, 25 KOs | No. 8 |
These rankings highlight the ongoing achievements and current form of the sport’s top fighters. What are your thoughts on this list? Who would you add or remove?