Through the years, the Ukrainian maestro Oleksandr Usyk has captivated critics and fighters alike, including former cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew, who once shared the ring with Usyk in November 2018. Bellew went from being written off to facing the unstoppable force, ultimately succumbing in the eighth round—in his last fight as a professional boxer—an experience that etched in him deep insights on what separates true champions from contenders.

Speaking with Sporting Talk , the former WBC cruiserweight champion was asked: “You said that one of the only heavyweight boxers in history that could have troubled Usyk was Lennox Lewis. Is there anyone else out there that you think could have beaten him?”

Bellew didn’t hesitate. “A prime Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali, 100%,” he

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