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Can’t believe 2018 is almost over. As we get closer to 2019 let’s look at some of the candidates
Isaac Dogboe
If he wins his fight in December he’d end 2018 with three successful title defenses. Already 3-0 for the year with 3 knockouts against stellar competition. It is rare to see a world champion the caliber of Isaac Dogboe fighting four times a year. Ending the year 4-0 against top competition would definitely be enough to throw his name in FOTY conversation. Under rated fighter.
Olesandr Usyk
Has a huge fight with Tony Bellew in November.
Earlier this year Usyk became the undisputed cruiserweight world champion also winning World Boxing Super Series final. Already the front runner for FOTY, pulling off the win against Bellew would just be icing on the cake. Usyk is already eyeing a move to Heavyweight, it is no doubt that Mr. Usyk is chasing greatness.
Naoya Inoue
Not many recognize him as one of the great fighters because not much attention is paid to the lower weight divisions. Naoya Inoue made his move to Bantamweight in 2018 after making 7 successful title defenses in a row at SFW and he had no problems putting the division on notice. He scored two first round knockouts in 2018 while winning and successfully defending his WBA bantamweight world title.
Honorable Mentions
Mikey Garcia, Deontay Wilder, Callum Smith, Vasily Lomachenco
This list is just based on opinion. Who do you have as your FOTY candidates? Comment and Green K will be given out
Isaac Dogboe
If he wins his fight in December he’d end 2018 with three successful title defenses. Already 3-0 for the year with 3 knockouts against stellar competition. It is rare to see a world champion the caliber of Isaac Dogboe fighting four times a year. Ending the year 4-0 against top competition would definitely be enough to throw his name in FOTY conversation. Under rated fighter.
Olesandr Usyk
Has a huge fight with Tony Bellew in November.
Earlier this year Usyk became the undisputed cruiserweight world champion also winning World Boxing Super Series final. Already the front runner for FOTY, pulling off the win against Bellew would just be icing on the cake. Usyk is already eyeing a move to Heavyweight, it is no doubt that Mr. Usyk is chasing greatness.
Naoya Inoue
Not many recognize him as one of the great fighters because not much attention is paid to the lower weight divisions. Naoya Inoue made his move to Bantamweight in 2018 after making 7 successful title defenses in a row at SFW and he had no problems putting the division on notice. He scored two first round knockouts in 2018 while winning and successfully defending his WBA bantamweight world title.
Honorable Mentions
Mikey Garcia, Deontay Wilder, Callum Smith, Vasily Lomachenco
This list is just based on opinion. Who do you have as your FOTY candidates? Comment and Green K will be given out
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