Heavyweight boxers: the nicest people

Heavyweight boxers are people that definitely have to be admired. Every time they enter the ring, they risk their lives for the entertainment of others.

Heavyweight boxers are known for their ferocious strength, many of them possessing, in one punch, the power to end a fight. However, little attention is paid to what they are like as people. This is a pity as a lot of them are the kindest, most generous and most humorous people you will ever meet. 

Of course, work is work and life is life. But, there is more to these sportsmen's personalities than a simple distinction between their professional and personal lives. Maybe, heavyweight boxers are better human beings because they appreciate how special life is more than others. They know the dangers of their sport and are therefore perhaps more mindful of the importance of treating others with respect. Regardless, heavyweight boxers need to be celebrated. In this regard, these fighters deserve special mention.

Tyson Fury

The undefeated Lineal Heavyweight Champion stands out. Tyson is a kind, cheerful and entertaining man, who can even sing. More than this, he is ready to publicly own up to the problems he has faced in his life. Tyson's mental health issues are well known and, by his own admission, nearly brought a premature end to his boxing career. However, Tyson has overcome these difficulties and is a role model to anybody, suffering from mental health problems.

Dillian Whyte

This South Londoner is a true warrior and never ducks any challenge put before him. Because of an impressive 2018, during which Dillian beat two former world champions, "The Body Snatcher" is now close to being offered a shot at the world title. As a person, Dillian is warm, humble and has a great sense of humour. He is a person you want to do well.

Luis Ortiz

"King Kong" is a ferocious puncher, whom many fighters have avoided because of the intensity he brings to the ring. In his private life, Luis is a loving father, who came to the US from his native Cuba because he wanted to find a cure for his daughter's skin condition. Indeed, Luis has gone on record as stating that this was the most important thing for him, when he left Cuba to live in the United States.

Tyson, Dillian and Luis are a credit to their sport and deserve all the accolades boxing gives and, hopefully, will give them in the future. We could all learn something from them.

Romer Cherubim