Oleksandr Usyk would have a lot of trouble with an all-time great, according to a former champion.
The southpaw has proven his skills beyond doubt, with fans mesmerized by his shot selection and boxing IQ.
Having achieved so much, Robert Garcia wants Usyk to retire on top.
However, while he’s undeniably the best heavyweight of the modern era, in the eyes of one brawler, there’s an old King of the division who would’ve handled him comfortably.
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Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty ImagesOleksandr Usyk loses to Lennox Lewis, says Wayne Elcock
Wayne Elcock rates Oleksandr Usyk very highly.
However, the former British middleweight champion can’t see a world in which the Ukrainian has the beating of Lennox Lewis.
In a debate with his son uploaded to the Mad Dog Boxing Store, TikTok page, Elcock made his stance clear, saying: “It’s a tough one, but I’m going to go with Lennox Lewis.
“I think he jabs his head off. I think he’ll crush his cruiserweight soul and finish him in five rounds.”
Oleksandr Usyk loses to 19 heavyweight legends, according to icon
While Elcock has come up with one star of the past who he thinks would beat Usyk, another ex-fighter has taken things to a whole new level.
For most, the southpaw is among the greatest to have ever laced up the gloves.
However, this three-weight world champion says 19 heavyweights could’ve defeated Usyk.