Boxing legends discuss Oleksandr Usyk and career opponents

Former professional boxers David Haye and Nigel Benn have shared their perspectives on the toughness and legacy of various opponents from their respective careers.

David Haye asserted that Oleksandr Usyk is an all-time great, citing his undefeated record and his ability to win titles in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions. Haye noted that Usyk has achieved nearly everything possible in the sport, including Olympic gold and amateur championships, while consistently facing elite competition.

In a separate reflection, Haye identified Derek Chisora as the opponent with the strongest chin, noting that Chisora remained standing despite absorbing significant power shots.

Nigel Benn, the former WBC super-middleweight champion, named Chris Eubank as the toughest fighter he ever faced in terms of durability. Benn described Eubank’s chin as being ‘like a lump of granite,’ stating that he could land heavy punches without Eubank showing significant reaction.