10 Questions for Serhii Lapin: Best Heavyweight Era, Hardest Puncher

Serhii Lapin, CEO of the team of three-time undisputed heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk, answered 10 Ready to Fight boxing questions.

— The first boxing match you ever watched?

— Muhammad Ali vs George Foreman. That fight truly inspired me. Ali didn’t just engage in a physical clash — he executed a strategic takedown. He proved that boxing is not only about strength, but also intelligence, patience, and psychological warfare.

— The best boxer you’ve ever faced in the ring?

— Oleksandr Khyzhniak. He causes massive problems thanks to his extremely high work rate. Constant pressure, relentless rhythm, and incredible endurance — that’s what makes him unique.

— Your Top 3 boxers in history.

— Muhammad Ali, Oleksandr Usyk, and Vasiliy Lomachenko.

Ali is the symbol of courage and intelligence in the ring.

Usyk is an example of discipline, spiritual strength, and versatility.

Lomachenko embodies technical perfection and creativity in boxing.

— Rank the heavyweight eras from strongest to weakest.

— The 1990s — the most powerful: Tyson, Holyfield, Lewis, Bowe. A true gladiator era.

Then the 1980s — the period when classic boxing was shaped.

The 2000s — the Klitschko era, defined by systematic dominance and discipline.

The modern era — the age of entertainment and media: less wild, but more spectacular.

— The toughest boxer in history.

— Mike Tyson. He entered the ring like a predator — every punch could end the fight instantly. Rage, power, and cold precision — that’s pure brutality.

— Your favorite fight in boxing history.

— Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier — “Thrilla in Manila”. It was a war of wills, where neither man gave up for a second. A battle that showed the true spirit of boxing.

— What’s more significant for history — Usyk becoming a three-time undisputed champion or him fighting a prime Tyson?

— Without question, Usyk’s three-time undisputed status. That’s a historical legacy that goes beyond a single fight. He has already written his name among legends.

— The most exciting weight class besides heavyweight.

— Middleweight. The perfect balance of power and skill. Gennady Golovkin is a vivid example of precision, discipline, and explosive power.

— The best jabber in boxing history.

— Dariusz Michalczewski. His jab was a weapon of control — sharp, accurate, consistent. He could dominate with just that one tool.

— The hardest puncher in boxing history.

— Mike Tyson. His fists had a real “off switch.” Every punch was a fusion of lightning speed and devastating force.