After his win over Anthony Joshua last January, OLEKSANDR USAYK rose to the top of the world heavyweight leaderboard.
Ring Magazine has ranked the Ukrainian second in its rankings of top fighters around the world, behind Tyson Fury.
Both stars are world title belt holders, with Fury keeping the WBC crown after beating Deontay Wilder last year.
The Gypsy King is ranked higher than Usyk in the respected rankings, due to his possession of The Ring's official Belt.
Fury, 33 years old, has a 31-0-1 record as well as a longer history of heavyweight fights. Wilder was the only one to draw in their original match-up.
Although Usyk is 35 years old, he has only fought in this category three times. He previously dominated at cruiserweight.
His stunning performance against Joshua in Tottenham elevated the southpaw to the rank of Fury's top challenger.
After the Las Vegas Bronze Bomber loss, Joshua retains his position over Wilder.
Dillian Whyte is fourth ahead Joseph Parker, as he stakes his claim to be the mandatory WBC Challenger.
The list also includes former champ Andy Ruiz Jr., Luis Ortiz and Michael Hunter.
Fans could soon call for Fury or Usyk to meet, if Whyte is not facing the Gypsy King.
Roy Jones Jr warned them to prepare for a boring fight.
DAZN was told by he: "I hope that it doesn't." Two boxers who aren't the most entertaining make for a boring fight.
"We must keep Usyk, Fury apart by all means. We don't want to see this.
"There should be a clause in any contract that says: "Do not allow Oleksandr Uzyk and Tyson Fury fight."
"We don't need it for boxing."
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