Athletistic / Boxing. The new absolute world boxing champion, Ukrainian Alexander Usik, leads the updated ranking of the best boxers in the world, regardless of weight category (P4P), according to ESPN. He returned to 1st place after beating the British Tyson Fury.
The IBF explained in which case it would retain the title of absolute world champion in Usik
The rivals fought at a tournament in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) on the night of May 19 Moscow time. Usyk won by split decision. During the fight, Fury was knocked down.
Note that Fury himself was previously at the top of the ESPN rankings. He is now in 2nd place. Another Briton, Anthony Joshua, took 3rd place.
Source: Sport
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