Could the next generation of American heavyweight boxers break Europe's dominance in the division?
Almost every single decade in boxing's glamour division since John L. Sullivan has been dominated by an American fighter. But over the last three decades, heavyweight boxing across the pond has been on a steady decline, with the pendulum shifting away from the States and towards Europe. European heavyweights like Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, and Oleksandr Usyk, have all spent lengthy stints at the top of the Ring Magazine rankings, and there doesn't appear to be a clear end in sight.
was the last American heavyweight to hold a version of the world heavyweight championship, but his reign as WBC king came to an unforgiving end at the hands of Fury in 2020. And here, talkSPORT.com takes a closer look at the next generation of American heavyweight prospects who could end their country's title drought. Richard Torrez Jr enjoyed a successful spell as an amateur, picking up five USA national titles from youth through to senior level before scooping a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Floyd Schofield's rivalry with 'idol' Shakur Stevenson was forged in sparring session. Jake Paul's team finally respond to Carl Froch's fight offer after 'charity' plea. Since turning over as a professional, the fleet-footed southpaw has impressed several members of the boxing fraternity with his dexterity and movement. Torrez Jr has all the ingredients of a future world champion and while some still hold reservations about his promise due to his size (Torrez Jr stands 6ft 2ins and weighs around 235lbs) he has had no trouble dispatching far larger foes thus far, with 11 knockouts from 12 wins. Stiffer opposition awaits the 25-year-old from Tulare, California but for now, he hasn't put a foot wrong in the paid ranks. Transitioning swiftly from America's former No.1 amateur super heavyweight to the nation's current best-vested boxer, Joshua Edward
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