Who deserves to be celebrated as 2024’s Fighter of the Year? In the opinion of many people, websites and publications, it’s a ‘no-brainer’ – the distinction HAS to go to reigning heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. It’s incredibly tough to disagree. Usyk fought twice this year and, with immense pressure on him both times – Usyk was not only fighting for himself but, far more importantly to him, he was fighting for his country – the skilled southpaw from Ukraine delivered.
Twice Usyk bested the much bigger and heavier Tyson Fury, with Usyk coming closer than anyone else ever has of knocking the British giant out in the ninth round of their first fight; the ninth round being a real highlight of the year in itself, this due to Usyk’s punching accuracy and ferocity, with Fury’s ability at shipping punishment in seeing out the round (with a little help from the referee, in the opinion of some folks) also amazing to…
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