Boxing new heavy weight champion
The current heavyweight champion of the world is Deontay Wilder, who holds the WBC title. However, there have been some recent changes in the heavyweight division that have led to some uncertainty about who the true champion is.
In October 2019, Tyson Fury defeated Deontay Wilder by technical knockout in the seventh round to win the WBC title. However, Wilder has since filed an appeal with the WBC, claiming that the stoppage was premature and that he should be declared the winner.
Meanwhile, Anthony Joshua, who holds the WBA, IBF, and WBO titles, has been involved in a series of negotiations with Wilder and Fury to face one of them in a unification bout. However, those negotiations have stalled, and it's unclear when or if a unification bout will take place.
Here is a list of the current heavyweight champions:
- WBC: Deontay Wilder (although his status is currently disputed)
- WBA: Anthony Joshua
- IBF: Anthony Joshua
- WBO: Anthony Joshua
- Ring Magazine: Tyson Fury
It's worth noting that the heavyweight division is currently in a state of flux, with several top contenders vying for a shot at the title. Some of the top contenders include:
- Andy Ruiz Jr., who recently defeated Anthony Joshua to win the WBA, IBF, and WBO titles
- Kubrat Pulev, who is the mandatory challenger for the WBO title
- Dillian Whyte, who is the mandatory challenger for the WBC title
- Otto Wallin, who recently defeated Dominic Breazeale to move into the top 10 of the Ring Magazine rankings
It's likely that we'll see some big fights in the heavyweight division in the coming months, as the top contenders look to position themselves for a shot at the title.