We are well into 2021, and as we try to limp back to normalcy following the Covid-19 outbreak, the boxing fans among us are looking forward to some exciting action. With hope and anticipation, we look forward to the days ahead eagerly with a lot of optimism.
To truly enjoy all the upcoming action, you need to keep tabs on the players expected to rule the rinks. Here’s a list we have prepared of the best boxers you should watch out for.
Before we begin, we have to clarify that ours isn’t a list of the worlds’ top pound-for-pound fighters. Sure, you’ll find some of these names on those pound-for-pound lists as well, but we have aimed to compile those who we feel have potential.
Israil Madrimov
For a 25-year-old, Israil packs a massive punch. Great head movement and sleek footwork make him a tough nut to crack for his opponents. Add the impressive power he has in both his hands and the sublime skills, and you have the absolute dynamite of a boxer.
A native of Uzbekistan, Israil’s career as an amateur has been simply superb. His transition into professional boxing has been super smooth, and he looks all set to soar high as a boxer.
Bektemir Melikuziev
Here’s another lad from Uzbekistan with a 6-0 record who has a bright boxing future. With a solid built and a lethal left hand that can knock the stuffing out of any of his competitors, the super-middleweight southpaw is much revered as ‘Bully.’
Those who follow boxing unanimously feel that this 24-year-old has great days ahead of him. There has been a promising start to this youngster’s career, with him having bagged Silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics to emerge as a bright new star.
Vergil Ortiz Jr.
Vergil is yet another boxer likely to dominate the boxing world in the days ahead. Till today, Ortiz has managed to knock out all his challengers and has a very impressive 15-0 record. Vergil sure is a knockout machine, and at 22, he has a glorious future ahead. Identified by Oscar De La Hoya as “the future of boxing,” Ortiz, also picked as The Prospect of the Year in 2019 by The Ring magazine, looks well prepared to emulate De La Hoya and Canelo as a ruler of PPV.
Ryan Garcia
Ryan Garcia, Golden Boy Promotions’ Golden Boy, is another bright prospect all set for a big career with a very impressive 21-0 record. True, it was a setback when he was dropped in the second round by Luke Campbell, but he managed to shine through after it.
However, Garcia made a strong comeback, and he took Campbell out in a fight, becoming the first boxer to achieve the feat that eluded even the likes of Vasyl Lomachenko and Jorge Linares. He does appear to be a tad too flashy at times, but he’s still the most marketable young sportsman and a sensation on social media.
Jaron Ennis
Jaron Ennis lives up to the reputation of Philadelphia, churning out absolute killers that have stepped into the boxing ring. Ironically, Philadelphia is called the “City of Brotherly Love,” while the city has given us veterans like Joe Frazier, Henry Lewis, Benny Bass, and of course, Rocky. Jaron looks capable of being another boxer to remember from Philadelphia. Yes, it’s too early to compare him with such legends, but the 23-year-old youngster certainly looks to be well on course to have a career as one of the top welterweights ever in the sport.
Watch These Young Starts Anywhere
Boxing is an engrossing sport, and you hate missing the action, don’t you? Despite that, you still might be in situations where you could miss it, especially when you’re on the move. To avoid that, you connect to public Wi-Fi even though it’s risky.
With incidents of cybercrime being a regular affair, we suggest that you install a Virtual Private Network (VPN). A VPN gives you vital protection by encrypting the connection between your device and the internet. This helps hide your IP address, making it impossible for hackers to track you.
Also, a VPN helps you bypass regional restrictions on channels and platforms by substituting your IP address with one that’s based in another country. This way, you don’t miss any of your favorite fights while traveling.
Conclusion
Boxing is an engrossing sport that keeps you on the edge of your seats, biting your nails all along. It has produced many legends, and films have been made on heroes of the sport that have inspired many. The boxers we have mentioned are all set to rule the rinks in the days to come. Tune in and watch legends of the sport in the making.
