No Buzz for Undisputed — That Says It All
There was an undisputed heavyweight title fight last weekend. No real hype. No proper build-up. Barely a mention in the mainstream. That should be unthinkable — but in 2025, it’s the norm.
If that was Usyk’s last fight, he’s walking away as the only serious figure left in the division. Without him, the whole thing falls apart.
What’s Left Without Usyk?
Fury’s on and off, treating boxing like a part-time gig. Joshua’s still trying to rebuild, but the fear factor’s long gone. Wilder? Finished at the elite level. Zhang, Hrgović, Ruiz — decent names, but nothing to get excited about.
You can’t sell a division on what someone used to be. And right now, the heavyweight scene is full of people clinging to relevance or waiting around for a phone call that never comes.
Promoters Keep Selling Us the Same Old Hype
Every card is a “superfight.” Every rivalry is “personal.” Every punch is “career-defining.” The same script, over and over.
And it’s tired. Fans aren’t stupid. We know when a fight’s been manufactured in a boardroom. We know when we’re being sold a mismatch with a shiny poster. We’ve had enough of the smoke and mirrors.
Promoters say they’re building legacies — what they’re actually doing is protecting assets and milking names. It’s not about the best fighting the best. It’s about stretching things out for as long as they can to squeeze every penny.
But It’s Not All on Them
Here’s the thing — promoters only sell what people buy.
And right now, what sells is chaos. Quick knockouts. Loud personalities. Viral clips. Not 12-round battles or tactical masterclasses. Not good matchmaking. Just content.
I’ve watched brilliant fights get dismissed because they didn’t end in a highlight-reel finish. That’s where boxing’s at now. If it doesn’t blow up on social media, people say it was a waste of time.
The Sport’s Hollowing Itself Out
Boxing used to reward the craft. Timing, toughness, high-level thinking. Now? It rewards the people who shout the loudest or rack up followers.
Promoters push those fighters because that’s what gets attention. Fighters play along because it’s safer than taking risks. And the fans who actually care about the sport? They’re left stuck between the circus and the silence.
It’s Time to Be Honest
The heavyweight division feels empty — not just because the fights aren’t happening, but because the meaning’s been stripped away.
It’s not just the belts that are splintered — it’s the whole identity of the sport.
If boxing wants to fix itself, it can’t just blame the promoters. The fighters need to fight. The fans need to demand better. And everyone involved needs to stop pretending that flashy posters and forced beef make up for a lack of substance.
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