Usik named boxer of the year

Usik named boxer of the year
Usik named boxer of the year

At the awards ceremony of The Ring magazine, held in London, Ukrainian heavyweight world champion Alexander Usik was recognised with three prestigious titles for his outstanding achievements in 2024. This was reported by Tribuna.

The event, which took place on 11 January, marked the first large-scale ceremony of its kind organised by The Ring magazine. Previously, annual summaries were published only in print or online editions, but the ceremony has now adopted a new format featuring stars of world boxing and a corresponding festive atmosphere.

Among the guests at the ceremony were prominent boxers who not only showed mutual respect but also engaged in several symbolic stare-downs, hinting at potential future bouts. Alexander Usik attracted particular attention from the audience, having become the undisputed heavyweight world champion by winning all four major belts. This was the first time in the history of modern boxing that such a title was contested in the era of four belts.

Usik's awards

  1. Round of the Year – the ninth round of Usik's first fight against Tyson Fury. In this episode, the Ukrainian boxer knocked down his opponent. The bout ended with Usik winning by split decision, which earned him the status of undisputed heavyweight world champion – for the first time in 25 years.

  2. Fight of the Year – Usik's first bout with Tyson Fury, recognised as one of the most anticipated matchups of the decade.

  3. Boxer of the Year – the main award for outstanding success in 2024.

After receiving the awards, Usik thanked God, his family, his team, and Ukraine, noting that this success holds great significance for his country.

"Этот успех очень важен для моей Украины" (This success is very important for my Ukraine), the champion emphasised.

In his signature style, Usik addressed Tyson Fury with humour, calling him a "greedy belly", adding that the British boxer remains his worthy opponent.

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