Oleksandr Usyk vs Deontay Wilder
Which boxer? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Oleksandr Usyk Ukraine · 1987– 49% · #50 in the world
- Deontay Wilder United States · 1985– 51% · #42 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Deontay Wilder over Oleksandr Usyk by just 51% to 49%. Deontay Wilder is #42 of the 110 boxers in the world ranking, and #31 of the 59 from the United States. Oleksandr Usyk is #50, and #4 of the 4 from Ukraine.
The case for each
Oleksandr Usyk: The Ukrainian who beat Joshua twice and Fury twice and in 2024 became the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis.
Deontay Wilder: The WBC champion from 2015 to 2020 and a one-punch knockout artist; he and Usyk never fought.
Side by side
| Oleksandr Usyk | Deontay Wilder | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #50 | #42 |
| Country | Ukraine | United States |
| Born | 1987 | 1985 |