Whatever the outcome of Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte, we’re in a golden era of UK heavyweights
Two British boxers are clashing for the right to be the no.1 heavyweight on the planet – and whatever the outcome of Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte live on talkSPORT, we’re in a golden era of UK big men.
All neutral top 10 world rankings feature at least four British heavyweights, and only one – undefeated Joe Joyce – does not make talkSPORT.com’s list of the best British heavyweights of the past 50-odd years.
was not a shameful result, but the boring fight and toe-injury excuses damaged Haye’s previously booming popularity. Injuries later robbed him of his athleticism but the prime Haye was a dangerous fighter.Joshua is a two-time champion, who has a number of notable winsGetty Images Sport Classic - Getty
Lewis was the heavyweight division’s last undisputed champion, boxing in an era of Evander Holyfield and Mike TysonDefeats to Andy Ruiz Jr and Oleksandr Usyk have understandably hit Joshua’s standing. But let’s not forget that for several years, during Tyson Fury’s absence, he was widely viewed as the no.1 heavyweight on the planet – which nobody below him on this list could ever claim.
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