Where does Oleksandr Usyk rank in this golden era of heavyweight boxing? Can we still talk about Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, and Deontay Wilder as the defining trio of their generation? Or has the Ukranian officially crashed that party? Francis Ngannou certainly thinks so and honestly, it’s getting hard to argue otherwise.

‘The Predator’ broke it down perfectly in a recent interview with Pro Boxing Fans, “Yeah, I mean, from fighting Fury twice, winning Fury twice, winning Joshua twice, it’s hard to argue. He is the undisputed right (now). So it’s hard to argue anything from him.” And he’s not wrong. Usyk isn’t just a great champion, he’s a historic one. Did you know this 37-year-old is the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis to hold the world titles of all four major sanctioning bodies, the WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO, in the four-belt era? That’s the kind of resume that can’t be ignored.

‘The Predator’ went further, adding, “For so long, the perception was the trilogy, the trio of Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. And I think Oleksandr Usyk is now a new decor that people have to integrate in their mind.” A new decor? That’s a bold way of saying Usyk has rearranged the heavyweight division and honestly, it’s hard to disagree. When you look at achievements like that, it’s impossible to deny his place in the pantheon of greats, right?

Is Oleksandr Usyk the glue holding heavyweight boxing together?

This raises a compelling question: has ‘The Cat’ truly reshaped the narrative in heavyweight boxing? For years, the division seemed to orbit around three names—Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder, and Anthony Joshua. Their rivalries, their fights, and their dominance defined the era. But with Oleksandr Usyk’s meteoric rise, it’s impossible to ignore the seismic shift he’s created.

Francis Ngannou’s recent words resonate profoundly here: it’s no longer just about belts—it’s about proving yourself consistently against the very best. Usyk has done exactly that. With back-to-back victories over Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, the Ukranian has more than earned his place at the center of the division.

He’s shattered the old narrative, proving that technical brilliance and relentless determination can dismantle even the giants of the sport. The question now isn’t whether Usyk belongs in the conversation—it’s whether the conversation can even happen without him at the forefront.

What sets Usyk apart isn’t just his impeccable record—it’s his extraordinary versatility. The Ukrainian star not only dominated as the undisputed cruiserweight champion from 2018 to 2019 but also transitioned seamlessly to the heavyweight division, achieving the same monumental feat.

Yet, the debate continues. How does Anthony Joshua rebuild his legacy after being decisively outclassed by Usyk—twice? Can Tyson Fury still claim the mantle of greatness when he hasn’t been able to topple Usyk in their rematch? And where does Deontay Wilder fit into this reshaped hierarchy of heavyweight boxing?

What do you think? Has Usyk cemented his legacy as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, or does he still have more to prove? Share your thoughts in the comments below!