Boxing has evolved with time and boxers these days have a lot of tools to analyze their opponent before any major fight. Boxing in 2022 is much different than what it was during the last century. While die-hard boxing fans can continue arguing about who is currently the best, Anthony Joshua, Canelo Alvarez, Oleksandr Usyk, Vasiliy Lomachenko and Artur Beterbiev showcase impressive skills in the ring.
Muhammad Ali was nicknamed “The Greatest” because he had an amazing footwork, combined with agility and speed. Ali was really quick in the ring and he had amazing stamina. Ali was a heavyweight boxer who moved like a lightweight. In most of the fights, Ali would still be jumping around in the later rounds and this show of agility can very easily beat the confidence of the opponent.
Boxing fans can enjoy the major matches on TV or online streaming services and check out the detailed analysis, boxing predictions tonight and after-match performance reviews by experts from BETUS TV. Fans keep themselves updated with the latest news about their favorite boxers. Let us have a look at strong contenders in the ring and how much they earn per year.
Top Performing Boxers in 2022
Anthony Joshua: The British professional boxer is in his top form at 32 years of age. Joshua has been World Heavyweight Champion twice. After turning professional in 2013, Joshua has not looked back. Among his impressive fights are Anthony Joshua vs. Gary Cornish, vs. Dillian Whyte, vs. Dominic Breazeale, vs. Wladimir Klitschko, vs. Kubrat Pulev and vs. Oleksandr Usyk.
Oleksandr Usyk: Since his professional debut in November 2013 when Usyk won over Mexican fighter Felipe Romero in a fifth-round knockout, he has been steadily gaining fan base. Usyk is highly consistent in his ring performance. He has been successful in both Cruiserweight and Heavyweight categories and has simultaneously held the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO titles. Ukraine has a culture of boxing and we have seen many iconic boxers from Ukraine.
Canelo Alvarez: The Mexican professional boxing star has been winning hearts with his impressive performance since he turned professional at very young age of 15. He has been ranked as the best active super middleweight by ESPN, BoxRec and The Ring. Alvarez is an excellent counterpuncher and with his fast moves in the ring, he can easily avoid punches from opponents.
Vasiliy Lomachenko: Lomachenko isn’t just another Ukrainian boxer. He has held World Championship in three weight classes. Lomachenko is popular among boxing fans for his amazing footwork, hand speed, timing and accuracy. Even during stressful fights, he remains in control. He has won two Olympics Gold Medals in addition to European Championships.
It is important to know the strengths and weaknesses of both players in order to predict the outcome of a fight. While many sports fans just go with their gut feeling to predict outcomes of a fight, it is always advisable to track the performance and form of a fighter. Boxing fans can also have a look at boxing predictions by boxing experts to get a better idea of which boxer has higher chances of winning.
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