Unearthing Boxing’s Most Overlooked Titans

There are three names that really stand out at the highest level in professional boxing for Boxing’s most overlooked titans. Learn who they are.

The sport is going to come into a very special, rare and unique time soon worldwide in many countries.

Quite soon.

Boxing is going back to the big time and we mean the very big time.

Back to being shown to the masses like it used to be in the 80s and even the 1930s when it rivalled baseball in America for the number one sport in the US.

This time on a worldwide level with the East coming on board shortly more properly.

These three men will get more promotion and spotlight during this exciting time for the sport soon.

Boxing’s Most Overlooked Titans

Remember the names:

Janibek Alimkhanuly: The Kazakh Boogeyman

• Unified WBO and IBF middleweight champion with a perfect 16-0 record, including 11 knockouts.
• Labeled the “most avoided” fighter at 160 lbs due to his intimidating power and southpaw style.
• Stopped six of his last seven opponents, earning a reputation as one of boxing’s most feared southpaws.
• Represents Kazakhstan’s elite boxing tradition, blending technical finesse with a ruthless mean streak.
• Despite elite talent, remains underrated globally due to sparse high-profile bouts and regional focus.

Lamont Roach Jr.: The Philly Phantom

• Undefeated super featherweight with slick, Mayweather-esque defense that frustrates elite punchers.
• 2013 amateur standout, claiming gold at National Golden Gloves and USA Youth Championships.
• Outboxed Gervonta Davis with brilliant footwork and counters in their pro clash, extending the fight.
• Draws inspiration from late cousin Bernard “Boogaloo” Roach, fueling his resilient, school-taught style.
• Elite technician overlooked for PPVs despite heart shown in amateur finals losses to Tank Davis.

Brian Norman Jr.: The Welterweight Whirlwind

• 24-year-old WBO welterweight champ since August 2024, youngest titleholder in the division.
• Undefeated 28-0 with 22 KOs, proving power beyond his “kid next door” humble Toledo roots.
• Landed a sensational KO of the Year candidate against Jin Sasaki in June 2025.
• Merges aggressive pressure with calculated counters, debunking the one-dimensional puncher myth.
• Touted as welterweight’s top talent for speed and power, yet flies under radar amid bigger names.

Brian Norman returns this weekend against Devin Haney.

Here is the Brian Norman vs Devin Haney fight time this weekend.

Lamont Roach is back in a few weeks and had some bullish words here recently.