Among the heavyweight icons elevated to the GOAT tier were Muhammad Ali, Derek Chisora, Evander Holyfield, Wladimir Klitschko, Joe Lewis, Mike Tyson, and Rocky Marciano.
Notably absent from Joshua’s top tier was reigning heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.
Despite Fury’s prominent status in the division, Joshua positioned only himself and Usyk among the champion rankings.
Joshua’s selection reflects his respect for past champions and his keen awareness of the competitive landscape within the heavyweight division.
While a showdown with Fury has long been anticipated, Joshua’s focus remains on his upcoming clash with Ngannou, whom he positioned in the ‘world level’ tier alongside notable contenders like David Haye, Dillian Whyte, and Daniel Dubois.
As the highly anticipated fight approaches, Joshua’s rankings offer insight into the competitive dynamics of the heavyweight division, setting the stage for a potentially historic showdown in Riyadh.