Tony Bellew has outlined what he thinks the perfect heavyweight fighter would have.
History has shown that there is not just one blueprint when it comes to dominating in the banner division. Over the last 100+ years, there have been many different types of heavyweight world champions, from the young, stocky and muscle-bound ferociousness of the likes of Mike Tyson to the taller, more lithe style and textbook jab of Lennox Lewis.
Wladimir Klitschko eventually settled on a safety-first approach, fighting behind his ramrod jab before picking off big shots to end fights once his opponents were tired.
Deontay Wilder famously struggled in most fights and was often behind on the cards until he unleashed his hellacious right hand and regularly ended fights with one punch.
After a recent era featuring giants like Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, it was the unreal skillset, ring IQ and athleticism of the once two-time undisputed ruler Oleksandr Usyk that has proven unbeatable.
In a new post on X, Bellew has assembled what he thinks would be the best big man of all time based on attributes of those who have gone before.
Build A Perfect Heavyweight Boxer
Power : Foreman
Speed : Ali
Jab : Holmes
Hook : Frazier
Uppercut : Lennox
Stamina : Holyfield
Chin : McCall
Footwork : Ali
Offense : Tyson
Defence : Usyk
IQ : Ali
Coach : E. Steward
Personality : Ali
Looking ahead, the likes of Moses Itauma – who fights Jermaine Franklin early next year – and newly crowned WBO ruler Fabio Wardley could be set to dominate the division in the years to come with their own mix of some of those famous traits.
