Jamahal Hill, the former UFC light heavyweight champion, has recently reignited the debate on the best boxers in the UFC. This discussion gained further momentum following Francis Ngannou’s impressive performance against WBC champion Tyson Fury in their crossover boxing match in Saudi Arabia, which included Ngannou delivering a knockdown.
One cannot forget the valiant effort made by former UFC dual-champion Conor McGregor in his bout against Floyd Mayweather, where McGregor put up a strong fight before ultimately being stopped. In a 2021 interview with MMA Junkie, Hill confidently asserted himself as the best boxer in the UFC, and this belief still holds true.
Curious to know who else made it onto Hill’s top five list? Continue reading to discover the fighters Hill selected in his exclusive interview with The Schmo.
No. 5: Sergei Pavlovich
No. 4: Sean Strickland
No. 3: Max Holloway
No. 2: Dustin Poirier
No. 1: Jamahal Hill
Unveiling his top five, Hill highlights the skilled boxers who have made their mark in the UFC. Sergei Pavlovich, Sean Strickland, Max Holloway, Dustin Poirier, and Hill himself have demonstrated their prowess in the ring.
The original story was first published on MMA Junkie, where the discussion on the best boxers in the UFC captivated readers and sparked a newfound interest in the sport.
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