The current unified heavyweight champion of the world is Oleksandr Usyk, who holds the WBA (Super), WBC, and WBO titles.
Understanding Heavyweight Titles
In professional boxing, multiple sanctioning bodies recognize their own world champions, which can sometimes lead to different titleholders in the same weight division. However, when one boxer holds the majority of these prestigious belts, they are often considered the unified or undisputed champion.
The major organizations recognizing heavyweight champions include:
- World Boxing Association (WBA)
- World Boxing Council (WBC)
- International Boxing Federation (IBF)
- World Boxing Organization (WBO)
Below is a breakdown of the current heavyweight champions as recognized by these organizations:
| Organization | Recognition | Champion |
|---|---|---|
| WBA | Super champion | Oleksandr Usyk (def. Anthony Joshua) |
| WBC | World champion | Oleksandr Usyk (def. Tyson Fury) |
| IBF | World champion | Daniel Dubois (interim champion promoted) |
| WBO | World champion | Oleksandr Usyk (def. Anthony Joshua) |
Oleksandr Usyk cemented his status as the undisputed heavyweight champion by defeating Tyson Fury, a victory that unified the WBA, WBC, and WBO belts under his name. While Daniel Dubois currently holds the IBF title (promoted from interim status), Usyk's possession of the majority of the premier heavyweight belts makes him widely recognized as the preeminent figure in the division.
