Let’s shake up the boxing world with an idea that’ll either make you cheer or cringe—a fighter draft system. Imagine this: top amateur talent getting picked by promotions in a dramatic draft event, much like the NFL. Fighters would be evenly distributed, ensuring no single promotion hoards all the star power. Sounds exciting, doesn’t it? But here’s the big question: could it work in a sport as fiercely individualistic as boxing?

Let’s get one thing straight—the heavyweight division is the shiny centerpiece of boxing. The marquee act. The division that puts bums on seats and draws eyes to screens. Ali, Tyson, Holyfield, Lewis, Fury—just say the names and even non-fans perk up. Heavyweights are the blockbuster movies of boxing: big, bold, and bankable.

Let’s get one thing straight: just because you’ve conquered the amateur ranks, draped yourself in gold medals, and been hailed as the next big thing, doesn’t mean you’re destined for professional glory. Boxing history is littered with amateur stars who failed to transition into successful pros. But why? What is it about crossing over to the professional ranks that separates the hype from the hope, the contenders from the pretenders?

A ballet dancer as a child, Vasyl Lomachenko’s journey to becoming one of the most decorated amateur and professional boxers of all time was like no other.