With the departure of Lennox Lewis and Vitali Klitschko, the modern day heightweight division resembles the beginning of the modern era dating back to John L. Sullivan.  This era will go out in history as one of the greatest of all times.

Today's heavyweight scene is just like the end of the 19th century. The heavyweight title is not being held hostage in one country like what the Americans have been doing for about 100 years. Talent is shining all around the world.

PS
I'm sick of hearing people saying that the champions of old would destroy the "pretenders of today". Klitschko or Valuev would have destroyed Ali, Marciano, or Frazier. They might have trouble with Jack Johnson though.