Some boxers can be top contenders or even a champion, and with a break or two, can become household names. However, sometimes greatness goes largely unappreciated for some boxers. Here, we take a look at the 5 most underrated heavyweight boxers in 2021.
The #1 WBO and #2 WBA and WBC heavyweight contender, Oleksandr Usyk, is undefeated (18-0) in his professional boxing career. Moreover, he is a former undisputed WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring cruiserweight champion.
Daniel Dubois has a spectacular professional boxing record of 16-1. He is the current WBA interim heavyweight champion.
Joseph Parker is the current WBO Inter-Continental heavyweight champion and the former WBO heavyweight champion. He has a professional boxing record of 29-2 and holds notable victories over top contenders such as Andy Ruiz Jr., Derek Chisora, and more.
Joe Joyce is the current WBC Silver and WBO International heavyweight champion. He has a splendid undefeated professional boxing record of 12-0.
Luis Ortiz is a former WBA interim heavyweight champion. He is currently ranked #3 in WBA and #4 in WBC heavyweight rankings. Ortiz has a magnificent professional boxing record of 32-2 (2NC).