Oleksandr Usyk has named Muhammad Ali as the greatest fighter of all time.
Asked by Mail Sport Boxing to identify the GOAT of boxing, Usyk gave a one-word answer: “GOAT” — a reference to Ali.
Usyk, 39, is widely considered the best heavyweight on the planet today. He became undisputed champion at cruiserweight before repeating the achievement at heavyweight, defeating Tyson Fury twice and earning victories over Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois along the way.
Ali became a three-time world heavyweight champion and retired with 56 victories from 61 professional fights. He is best remembered for the “Rumble in the Jungle” victory over George Foreman and the “Thrilla in Manila” against Joe Frazier, and won an Olympic gold medal before beginning his professional career.
Usyk is not alone among modern heavyweights in that view. Mike Tyson has also repeatedly named Ali as the greatest the sport has ever produced.