Two Ukrainian boxers topped the ranking of the best heavyweight boxers of the 21st century.

Sports portal GiveMeSport published a ranking of the top 10 heavyweight boxers of the 21st century.

The main criteria for the distribution of positions were the overall record in this century, the number of titles since 2000, and boxing skills.

The ranking was topped by Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko. The second place went to Oleksandr Usyk. Another Ukrainian, Vitali Klitschko, came in fourth.

The top 10 heavyweight boxers of the 21st century

1. Wladimir Klitschko (Ukraine, 64 wins–5 losses, 53 wins by knockout)
2. Oleksandr Usyk (Ukraine, 22-0, 14 KO)
3. Tyson Fury (Great Britain, 34-1-1, 24 KO)
4. Vitali Klitschko (Ukraine, 45-2, 41 KO)
5. Deontay Wilder (USA, 43-4-1, 42 KO)
6. Lennox Lewis (USA, 41-2-1, 32 KO)
7. Anthony Joshua (Great Britain, 28-4, 25 KO)
8. Daniel Dubois (Great Britain, 22-2, 21 KO)
9. Chris Byrd (USA, 41-5-1, 22 KO)
10. Joseph Parker (New Zealand, 35-3, 23 KO)

Recall that the rematch between the undisputed world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and former world champion Tyson Fury is scheduled for December 21.

As reported, on May 19, Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury and became the first undisputed world champion in the heavyweight division in the 21st century, uniting four championship belts - WBA, IBF, WBO, WBC. After the fight, Usyk addressed his late father with the words: "Father, do you hear me? We did it".

After the match, Usyk did not come to the press conference. He was hospitalized with a suspected broken jaw.

Also, Tyson Fury claimed victory in the fight against Oleksandr Usyk. The corresponding statement was made by the boxer after the fight.

It should be noted that bookmakers predicted Tyson Fury's victory.

By the way, Usyk entered the ring dressed as a Cossack hetman. The boxer was dressed in a green coat, over which he wore a fur coat. A hat with three feathers and boxing gloves with a blue-yellow print emphasized his look.