Usyk vacated, but heavyweights are booming. New champs, and rising stars like Itauma make 2026 must-see.
Only a short time ago today in Australia from Australian Teremoana over American Demetrius Andrade, boxing spectators again got treated to the division being explosive, concussive, more than any other.
A devastating second round knockout a short time ago today in latest boxing results evidence of as much, again.
Some things about the heavies in today’s times;
- Frank Sanchez KOs Torrez – Crushed the unbeaten American in May, back in title contention
- US heavyweight hopes fade – No Americans in global top 15 after Torrez loss
- Sanchez vs. Itauma looming – Cuban veteran likely faces UK teen for the vacant crown
- Sanchez chasing history – On a mission to become first Cuban heavyweight champion
- Moses Itauma rising – 21-year-old generational talent, next in line
- Dubois vs. Wardley rematch – Sequel to a war, guaranteed fireworks
- Usyk still active – “Last dance” adds drama despite vacating
- Veterans in the mix – Old guard still stirring interest
- Nonstop schedule – Big heavyweight fights almost weekly
- Unification race – Fresh faces battling to become the next undisputed king
As today proved yet again, it is the single division, the one division in all of boxing that has that ability to capture the public’s attention more than any.
The sheer force that the division’s big gun slingers hit in their fists against their opponents is different to any other division.
It transcends the entire sport of boxing in its ability to take people back to the old days of heavy hitters in the sport also.
Audience that have just arrived to boxing as the sport continues to return to popularity in the US and around the globe had that proved again today.
A massive boxing punch from Teremoana in Australia closed the contest a short time ago.
Do not sleep on the heavies this year, many prospects and contenders continue to come through.
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