Alexander Usyk Tops The Ring's Pound-for-Pound Rankings: See Who Follows

Alexander Usyk's Upcoming Bout

According to Главком: Alexander Usyk, the reigning WBC, WBA, and IBF world heavyweight champion, is preparing for a unique voluntary title defense. He is set to face kickboxer Rico Verhoeven on May 23rd in Giza, Egypt, in a WBC-sanctioned event staged near the pyramids. This high-profile crossover fight has generated significant interest in the boxing world. Usyk currently holds the top spot in The Ring magazine's prestigious pound-for-pound (P4P) rankings.

Usyk reclaimed the number one P4P position in December of last year, following Tyson Fury's consideration of a potential third fight between them. His most recent boxing match was in July 2025, where he knocked out Daniel Dubois in the fifth round. That victory marked the third time Usyk has become the undisputed world champion.

The Ring's Current Pound-for-Pound List

The current P4P rankings from The Ring are as follows:

• 1. Alexander Usyk
• 2. Naoya Inoue
• 3. Shakur Stevenson
• 4. Jesse Rodriguez
• 5. Dmitry Bivol
• 6. Junto Nakatani (+1)
• 7. David Benavidez (+1)
• 8. Devin Haney (+1)
• 9. Oscar Collazo (+1)
• 10. Emanuel Navarrete (+1)

While Usyk has relinquished his WBO world heavyweight title, he retains the WBC, WBA, and IBF belts. Fans are eagerly anticipating his next move and the continued evolution of his remarkable career.

The Usyk vs. Verhoeven clash is poised to be a landmark event not just for the athlete, but for combat sports globally, as it blends the disciplines of boxing and kickboxing.

A successful outcome in this bout could further solidify Usyk's standing in the sporting world and unlock new opportunities. The next chapter in his career is being closely watched, as he continues to cement his legacy as one of the finest boxers of this era.

As Usyk prepares for his upcoming bout, the boxing landscape is buzzing with anticipation, especially with two notable British fighters eyeing a potential showdown with him. To learn more about these challengers and when such a fight might take place, check out our detailed coverage on the British boxers aiming for a match against Usyk.