Eddie Hearn Names Oleksandr Usyk Best Pound-for-Pound Boxer Over Terence Crawford

Eddie Hearn, a prominent boxing promoter, expressed skepticism about labeling Terence Crawford as the best pound-for-pound fighter despite Crawford's recent unanimous decision victory over Canelo Alvarez and his status as an undisputed champion in three weight classes. Hearn pointed out that Crawford has not faced many elite fighters in their prime, with notable wins including Canelo and Errol Spence, who was near the back end of the top 10 at their time of fighting. While acknowledging Crawford as one of the most skilled fighters, Hearn believes that undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk deserves to be ranked above Crawford due to his victories over top contenders in both the heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions. Hearn also mentioned other fighters like Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, and Daniel Dubois in the context of their prime performances that contribute to their pound-for-pound rankings. The debate highlights differing perspectives on how to evaluate the pound-for-pound best in boxing, balancing skill, quality of opposition, and performance in prime. There is also anticipation for the return of heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, adding further intrigue to the boxing landscape.