Tyson Fury has now returned to Ring Magazine’s top ten heavyweight rankings, but is no longer top dog.
The historic publication and their panel of boxing writers have released the latest update to their list following Fury’s return at the start of this month.
Fury is the WBC heavyweight world champion, but vacated his Ring belt
Fury is the WBC heavyweight world champion, but vacated his Ring belt
The Gypsy King retired back in April following his win over Dillian Whyte.
When he did this, he vacated his Ring Magazine belt, but kept hold of his WBC world title.
Fury reason for doing so was that if he chose to return, he could attempt to win it again and become only the second ever man to be a three-time Ring heavyweight champion – matching a feat achieved by Muhammad Ali.
He first won the belt in 2015 by outpoint Wladimir Klitschko and claimed it for a second time when he stopped Deontay Wilder in their rematch.
Ring Magazine approved the Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua rematch to be for the vacant crown in August.
Usyk emerged victorious by split decision and so he is the man Fury must beat if he is to make history.
Usyk is the WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight champion. and also now holds the Ring belt
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Usyk is the WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight champion. and also now holds the Ring belt
At the start of this month though, Fury returned by stopping Derek Chisora.
The resumption of his career has seen him re-enter the Ring rankings.
However, he is of course no longer top dog as he is no longer the champion.
You can see the full top ten below…
The Ring Magazine belt is not a typical world title like the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO, but regarded as a prestigious trophy handed out only when the best fight the best
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The Ring Magazine belt is not a typical world title like the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO, but regarded as a prestigious trophy handed out only when the best fight the best
10. Frank Sanchez
Sanchez is 21-0 (14 KOs) and is a top heavyweight contender.
