Oleksandr Usyk is on a roll like never before in boxing now and is the heavyweight king and undisputed champion of the division. Unrivalled.
At the moment that is.
But despite all the great wins and success now and lately he is nowhere near the brand and fame of former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.
10 Reasons Why Usyk Would Be Nearly As Famous As Mike Tyson Today If He’d Spoken Fluent English Ten Years Ago
We think it would not be the case if he had spoken fluent English over a decade ago, due to some of the following:
Fluent English would’ve made Usyk’s humor and charm as iconic as Tyson’s bold persona.
His 359-15 record (combined amateur and professional boxing record) and undisputed titles would’ve rivaled Tyson’s legendary rise.
Usyk’s witty interviews in English would’ve sparked viral media buzz.
Knocking out a prime Dubois at Wembley would’ve echoed Tyson’s epic KOs.
At 38, Usyk’s skill against a younger Dubois would’ve shone in English hype.
His genuine, real, extroverted, relatable personality would’ve drawn fans like Tyson’s charisma.
The Wembley KO with fluent quips would’ve cemented Usyk’s global fame.
English fluency would’ve highlighted Usyk’s disciplined, inspiring mindset.
Playing soccer with legends like Shevchenko would’ve boosted his crossover appeal.
Usyk’s humility and dominance in English would’ve matched Tyson’s boxing stardom.
Alas, he doesn’t need to speak fluent English of course.
His capability and results speak for themselves and on their own merit and work ethic.
Usyk is one of the hardest workers in the game and deserves the success.
Some think Moses Itauma is the next man to dethrone him possibly.
Time will tell.
