Usyk Vacates the Titles | What's Next for Heavyweight Boxing? | Boots Shines

Oleksandr Usyk has vacated three heavyweight world titles to focus on one final chapter in his extraordinary career. But who will share the ring with him in his "last dance"? What does his decision mean for his legacy? And where does it leave the heavyweight division? Elsewhere, Jaron "Boots" Ennis finally found a worthy dance partner in Xander Zayas as the pair produced one of the year's highest-quality fights. Ennis wasn't flawless, but he reminded everyone why he's regarded as one of boxing's elite talents. Did the pay-per-view platform, however, prevent the performance from reaching the wider audience it deserved? We also discuss another eye-catching display from Ben Whittaker, Chris Eubank Jr's determination to keep fighting at 36, and Lewis Crocker's narrow defeat to Liam Paro. Finally, in This Week, we revisit two memorable performances from "Sugar" Shane Mosley, beginning in 1998 before returning for another classic a year later. ⏱️ Chapters below. 👍 Subscribe to The Opening Bell for independent boxing coverage, analysis and opinion. 00:00 Intro 01:20 Usyk vacates three world titles 15:30 Who should be Usyk's last opponent? 29:10 What next for the heavyweight division? 41:20 Boots Ennis vs Xander Zayas 55:30 Ben Whittaker impresses again 01:02:40 Chris Eubank Jr's future 01:08:20 Liam Paro vs Lewis Crocker 01:15:00 This Week: Sugar Shane Mosley (1998 & 1999)