Very surprising. Tyson never beat anyone great and he held the title for only three years. Sandy Saddler. Most Famous Fight(s): KO2 loss to Ezzard Charles in 1954. Notable Wins: KO3 over Cleveland Williams in 1954, UD over Nino Valdes in 1955, KO1 over Bob Baker in 1953. Holmes was completely washed up-way past his prime. In weighing greatness, the electors also considered intangibles and how important the heavyweight championship of the world was, once upon a time. For some, character mattered. Jimmy Bivins (1940-1955, 86-25-1): 389, 7. But definitely NOT an all time top 10 Heavyweight.. Lewis corrected things with Rahman in the rematch. Evander Holyfield (1984-2011, 44-10-2): 357.7, 10. A one-dimensional fighter. Johnny Dundee 77. Most Famous Fight(s): KO27 loss to Jim Corbett, 20 round draw to James J. Jeffries in 1897. Notable Wins: KO3 over Jack Johnson in 1901, KO15 over George Godfrey in 1892, KO2 over Peter Maher in 1903. I like him more now that he is HONEST about his career, his shortcomings. Boxing legends Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis have all secured a place in the top 10 heavyweight boxers of all time. This to me is mind-boggling and tells me that Sullivan, in his prime, would have whipped Corbett. All-Time Greatest Heavyweight Champions is the title. All a fighter can do is dominate their own era and prove their greatness in their own time. With a sublime jab, toughness and an elite boxing brain, Holmes was a terrific all-rounder. Jack Johnson died on June 10, 1946, at the age of 68. Roscoe Toles (1931-1950, 45-10-6): 140.1, 31. Tyson was the greatest six-round heavyweight of all time. Lets set the record straight. Many have failed at this. Three time champ and he was the king of the 90s, which was a very good generation for heavyweights. Must be Rocky Marciano, surely? When Louis (the symbol of American democracy) knocked out Schmeling (Adolf Hitlers favorite fighter), Louis became white Americas first black hero. The other guy was a great fighter in his prime. James J. Jeffries: The Boilermaker was revered for decades as one of the greatest ringman in the history of the sport as his combination of bone-crunching power, durability and amazing stamina allowed him to retire undefeated in 1904. Lewis and Tyson also participated in the poll. When was Tyson ever able to overcome anyone who fought back? A giant who fought with finesse. The first black heavyweight champion was a flamboyant, controversial character but in the ring he was a scientist. Then show me a fight where Tyson did anything similar. Louis inspired America. Join our newsletter to get info about latest events and deals! We cant be too American-centric. The 10 Best Heavyweight Boxers In The World Right Now, Named And Ranked. Drinking nearly killed him in 1888, yet he whipped the next-best (white) man a year later in a bare-knuckle match that lasted more than two hours. Hard to justify given what Foreman did to Frazier twice, but of course, styles make fights and Foreman was the worst possible match for Frazier. Joe Frazier (No. A three-time world heavyweight champion, Lewis outpointed Evander Holyfield (essentially twice), laid Mike Tyson flat on his back via a devastating knockout and let Vitali Klitschko know that hes not to be messed with as part of his polished resume. Foreman destroyed Frazier on two occasions. Tyson never fought anyone in there prime or of any note before 1990. Even so, Wills holds wins over a host of top heavyweights including Luis Firpo, Big Bill Tate, Kid Norfolk, Sam Langford, Billy Miske, Sam McVea, Battling Siki, and the also criminally underrated Joe Jeannette. He learned his craft and perfected his style over years of fighting. He won the first one and was robbed by the judges in the third one. Farr is still remembered for his brave battle against the Brown Bomber because that was when Joe was at his absolute peak. Joe Frazier (1965-1981, 32-4-1): 340.3, 12. Marciano 4. It was enormously important as a social event. They were both under six feet and 200 pounds. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. He made the most of his modest skills by jabbing once then clinching his opponent to . Foreman knocked out Michael Moorer to become the oldest Heavyweight Champion at the astonishing age of 45. Tyson is completely overrated. I take Lennox Lewis by knockout in later rounds. Louis too, though I think Louis courage would put him over Tyson. So I know it reasonably well. This episode is well documented, also the fake rape and prison term, his schizophrenic mental affliction, needing medications and not diagnosed then, His loss to Douglas was a farce, and due to the 15 sec count that Douglas got, he won. Most boxing was done in amateur athletic clubs, which is where early greats like Choynski and Jim Corbett learned their craft. Tyson at 12 is good. Renault was a top heavyweight contender during the Dempsey-Tunney era. Yeah the same one who lost his title to a light heavy? But here goes. Dominant in his era? You could see the sudden halt in his leg. Joe surprised the boxing world when he had success stepping up in class against top ranked heavyweight opponents. Frazier above Foreman? Archie Moore, Louis, Walcott are all better, and win over Rocky if younger. Your email address will not be published. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. Riddick had the potential to be much higher on this list but never got there. 1A. Having held the world title for seven years, his late career comeback saw him defeat Ray Mercer and almost upset Oliver McCall. Tyson 10. Now we start to see some big hitters on the list, with Muhammad Alis rival Joe Frazier and one of the biggest heavyweights in the world today, Tyson Fury, with The Gypsy King looking to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion for over 20 years. Both Louis and Ali have stated in their primes, Rocky probably would have beaten them. Amazing speed, unsurpassed ring intelligence, plus astonishing courage, durability, and will to win, not to mention longevity, make Ali a cut above the rest, the best big man of both the 1960s and 70s, and in truth, as he liked to say himself, The Greatest Of All-Times.. He also KOBY 26 Jess Willard in Havana Cuba on April 5, 1915. Really? His fighting style proved to be awkward and difficult for Louis because Farr put up a good fight and lasted the distance. How do you say Tyson beats Lewis when Lewis actually beat Tyson? Joe Louis should be #ONE, Ali 2, Tyson 3, Johnson 4, Holmes 5, Holyfield 6, Bowe 7, Foreman 8 Lewis 9 Vitali Klitschko 10. Carmine Vingo, Rex Layne, Roland LaStarza; Marciano beat real fighters on his way up. Eddie Booker 79. Couldnt agree more. Critics point out that Marciano was small, clumsy and only made six title defences, mainly against ageing opponents. Sam is an enthusiastic member of the GiveMeSport team, taking on the role of Academy Editor in June 22, moving over after a seven month stint with ThisIsFutbol. Tyson Furys second title defence a sixth-round knockout of Dillian Whyte followed his October trilogy rematch victory over Deontay Wilder and kicked off more discussion as to where he stands among the greatest heavyweights of all time. Even I know THAT! Wins over Jess Willard, Georges Carpentier, Jim Flynn, Big Bill Tate, Billy Miske, Luis Firpo, Gunboat Smith and Jack Sharkey. The Fight of the Century in March 1971, when he handed Muhammad Ali his first loss, was proof of that. Among the best pound-for-pound boxers of all time, Sugar Ray Robinson sits at the very top. The entire world stood still on . And dont forget Terrell, Shavers and Chuvalo. His famous defeat six years after to Jack Johnson has, over time, obscured his achievements, but theres no arguing with victories over James J. Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons, Joe Choynski and Sailor Tom Sharkey. His later losses to such as Danny Williams and old , McBride were when he was not only totally washed up, but untrained and uninterested in anything except to earn money to pay his debts. Ernie Terrell (1957-1973, 46-9-0): 117.5, 43. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Ingemar Johansson (1952-1963, 26-2-0): 293.6, 15. . 20 on each ballot, his score would have been 600. A fearsome puncher no doubt, but see Holyfield above. And then there are fighters like Ali, Frazier, Holmes, Holyfield and Marciano. Corbett was one of the first successful scientific fighters of the gloved era. And each of these incredible heavyweights did that: from titanic punchers to dazzling boxers. Renault was also famous for his battles with smaller boxers Harry Greb and Gene Tunney. Walcott. Holmes 8. Johnson never granted a title shot to another African-American boxer - maintaining the odious colour bar during his six-year reign - but he was ahead of his time in the ring. No Tyson in the list? He fought his share of soft opponents. We saw the skill but we were ROBBED of the will, his future, and his full potential. Try to forget his social impact, good looks, quotes and even that unique fighting style that saw a 6ft 3in adonis float around the ring like a featherweight - his fists by his sides, daring you to hit him - what makes Ali the No 1 heavyweight ever is something far more concrete. Mike Tyson earn his stripes. Jack Dempsey: Fast, aggressive and powerful, The Manassa Mauler revolutionized boxing with his swarming, all-action style. Stone-faced, unstoppable, with a jab that felt like someone jammed an electric light bulb in your face (said opponent James J Braddock). I agree, those two losses are crap. 8. Power, toughness, and unsurpassed conditioning were Rockys calling-cards, along with a brutal relentlessness which no one in his era could withstand. Frazier, like Marciano, was pure fighter. I agree with you. Maybe Tyson would beat prime Lennox Lewis, but a prime Larry Holmes? Vitali Klitschko (1996-2012, 45-2-0): 349.2, 11. Mike Tyson was knocking people out! That nickname accurately described his fighting style. Great rivalries make great fighters. The poll evaluated 20 champions dating back to the dawn of gloved heavyweight championship fights. Joe Louis won his first world heavyweight title in 1937 and held that title for . Go play somewhere else, child. This time, a repeated refrain was, I could do this again tomorrow and, except for the top few guys on my list, I might have a different order. Jack Dempsey (No. 1 Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. (January 17, 1942 - June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer, activist, entertainer, poet, and philanthropist. When the going got tough, Tyson had problems. Jersey Joe Walcott (1930-1953, 50-20-1): 261.7, 16. US legend Louis made a record 25 heavyweight title defences and only lost once in his prime: to Max Schmeling, who picked out a flaw in Louiss technique. Thomas did not live up to his reputation, but he deserves a spot on this list due to that brief moment in time when he was thought to be the #1 heavyweight in the world. What impact did he have on his time? A firm believer Mark Selby is the GOAT and ultimate sportsperson. Firpo of Argentina is still a cultural hero and legendary sports figure in South America because of his time as a heavyweight contender during the roaring 20s, primarily due to his epic fight with Jack Dempsey that is remembered as one of the greatest fights of all time and the quintessential heavyweight slugfest. Holyfield held his own, 15 rounds, against a young Lennox Lewis (who destroyed Tyson), and, beat (not on the scorecards) Nikolai Valuev LATE in EVs career. A regular on greatest of all time lists, he has a knockout-to-win percentage of 87.76 percent one of the highest in heavyweight boxing history. The reason that Greg never fully realized his potential was his horrible work ethic. And they enabled him to vanquish, among others, Ken Norton, Earnie Shavers, Gerry Cooney,Tim Witherspoon, Mike Weaver and Trevor Berbick. So without further ado, here's the top 50 of all-time. Larry Holmes: An awesome jab, a dangerous right hand, tremendous heart, and astonishing recuperative powers were among the attributes The Easton Assassin brought to the ring. And the panelists factored in toughness. His second 10 was not much better. And its hard to say that someone that has the highest knock out percentage and never lost isnt at least top two, or more likely number one. But they, too, are among the greatest of all time, so thats not too shabby. He ducked Shavers, Lyle and even an old Sonny Liston. Holmes was 38 when he fought a 21-year-old, peak Tyson, same age as Ali was when he fought Holmes. Two comeback fights, when he was pushing 40, spoiled that record - but nothing can change the fact that he is indeed The Greatest. Most Famous Fight(s): MD12 loss to Tim Witherspoon in 1984 for the WBC belt, KO8 win over Gerrie Coetzee in 1984 for the WBA belt. Jack Johnson might have been black Americas first black hero. And lets not forget: Ali was past his prime when he beat Joe Frazier and George Foreman. Record: 50-6-0-2 (44 KOs) Career notes: Knocked out Trevor Berbick in the second round in November 1986 to become youngest heavyweight champion in history. He could punch. Cunning and clever, The Galveston Giant didnt just defeat his opponents, but often humiliated them with his skill, smarts and unceasing control of the ring. To offer another analogy: Babe Ruth is widely regarded as the greatest baseball player who ever lived and, with the possible exception of Ted Williams, baseballs greatest hitter. Jack Johnson was ahead of his time in so many ways. His amateur pedigree allowed Page to step up in class quickly, fighting ranked contenders in just his 15th pro fight and ended up briefly winning the WBA title in 1984. A decade later he had captured a couple British titles and established himself as the islands top heavyweight contender. 1. Cant understand this fixation with Tyson, all these guys mop the floor with Tyson. Most Notable win: St. Valentine's Day Massacre. Wheres Tyson? Whos ranked an all time great? George Foreman (1969-1997, 76-5-0): 233.3, 19. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. Or Williams, Ellis and Folley. Holmes was a deadbeat along with Klitschko. Sam happily watches and avidly follows all sports, whether its his beloved Lancashire Cricket Club, Kolkata Knight Riders or Wigan Warriors! When they met again with the championship on the line, Louis knocked Schmeling out in the first round. Perhaps his biggest impact on the sport was not done in the ring, but instead in jail. Here, DAZN lists its 10 Best Heavyweights of All Time, in no particular order. Opponents went into the ring against Louis, Liston and Tyson in their prime fearing for their lives. Bonecrusher Smith happened WAY too early. Also, both loses clearly because he didnt take the fights as seriously as he should have, but when he did, he made quick work of both. 12. no way. In that regard, Lennox Lewis (one of the panelists and also one of the champions being evaluated) observes, A champions contribution to the sport is more than how great a fighter he was. That should count for something. Sonny Liston was the baddest man on the planet. But they were great. He destroyed Holmes. Ruslan Chagaev (1997-2016, 34-3-1): 123.1, 38. And lame. And when your biggest asset is desire, thats not good. Tyson is in the top 5, hands down. He peaked early, lost Cus DAmato, then lost all focus because he was very immature. 2.1 Heavyweight (201 lbs+ - 91.18 kg+) 2.2 Cruiserweight (200 lbs - 90.72 kg) 2.3 Light heavyweight (175 lbs - 79.38 kg) . Liston 13. Anthony Joshua (2013 - present, 23-1-0): 116.9, 44. Instead, Lennox Lewis represents their era as an all time great, and the 11th best ever? Hello readers, I would like to welcome you to part one of a ten part column in which I chronicle, in order, the 100 best heavyweight boxers in history. The 100 Greatest Boxers of All Time 1 Sugar Ray Robinson 2 Henry Armstrong 3 Harry Greb 4 Jack Dempsey 5 Benny Leonard 6 Joe Louis 7 Mickey Walker 8 Sam Langford 9 Tony Canzoneri 10 Muhammad Ali 11 Joe Gans 12 Willie Pep 13 Jack Johnson 14 Barney Ross 15 Jimmy Wilde 16 Gene Tunney 17 Roberto Duran 18 Johnny Dundee 19 Rocky Marciano 20 Joe Walcott 60. Cant get upset by your list, since I cant even take you seriously.. He beat an old drunk (John L. Sullivan) for the title, defended it once against an aging British middleweight (Charlie Mitchell) and lost it to another aging British middleweight (Bob Fitzsimmons). There was no interest from the American public in two black men fighting for the heavyweight title. His left hand jab and hook were beyond frightening. Muhammad Ali: Why is Ali number one? You can subscribe to the print and digital editions of RING magazine by clicking the banner or here. Everyone, maybe save Sonny Liston and Vladimir Klitschko, overcame tough situations in a fight and found a way to win. But when it came time for Tyson to fight top prime guys, Hes 0-6 in fights that actually matter. Notable Wins: TKO6 over Rex Layne in 1954, MD over Bob Baker in 1956. John Ruiz. The record speaks for itself. The Youngest Heavyweight Champion ever, a record that will never be broken, is the only true accolade Mike has to his name. Rocky Marciano: With the highest knockout percentage of all heavyweight champions and boasting wins over such greats as Archie Moore, Jersey Joe Walcott, Joe Louis and Ezzard Charles, the undefeated "Brockton Blockbuster" proved himself a remarkable warrior. 4. DAZN uses cookies to help us deliver our services and improve your user experience. They were great fighters who were nowhere near shot. Hed be too small for guys like Ali and Foreman. Jack Dempsey was a heavyweight champion for 7 years (from 1919 to 1926). Leave Iron Mike out, Mike Tyson Likely Deserves Mention For His Impressive Wins Over Numberous Belt Holders Including Larry Holmes Trevor Berbick Frank Bruno James Bone Crusher Smith Bruce Seldon Michael Spinks Tony Tubbs And Tony Tucker. Its also about what he did outside the ring and what were left remembering about him.. Dont be a hater all your life! Foreman 5. Larry Holmes (1973-2002, 69-6-0): 330.3, 13. Was he the best of his era? Tyson in his prime was unstoppable. He changed the way guys fought. He was old, washed up beyond even patching, had NOT wanted to fight any more for at least 7-8 years, Lewis either took him to court or threatened to ,to make the fight which had a predetermined conclusion. Except that he was a fighter who occasionally, frustratingly, came in unprepared and fought below his level. Tyson, maybe, but I have no issue with him being left off. No way. Harry Wills: Vastly underrated today, its easy to forget that for a time in the 1920s The Black Panther was the best heavyweight in the world, and there was great demand for a showdown with official world champ Jack Dempsey, but it never came to be. Sullivan fought for 13 years, the last 10 of which he was a fullblown alcoholic. He was able to beat the best slugger of his era in David Tua, then shortly after defeated the best pure boxer of his era in Chris Byrd. Was the baddest man on the planet!!!! 5. Wladimir Klitschko (1996-2017, 64-5-0): 537.5, 5. Except for Bowe, they werent in their prime when Evander beat them, but thats still an impressive accomplishment. Sorry, if Holmes is on they should both be in the top 5. Thanks for signing up! A loyal Liverpool FC supporter who has experienced the highs and lows of supporting the Mighty Reds! Heavyweight Ring career: 1985-2005. World News, Social Issues, Politics, Entertainment and Sports. A reasonably good list. Whether it was avenging his loss against Joe Frazier with two victories over his rival,taking the steam out of George Foreman at The Rumble in the Jungle or earning hard-fought wins over the rugged likes of Floyd Patterson and Ken Norton, Alis GOAT legacy resides on the heavyweight throne as the best. Ferocious. When Mike Tyson got discouraged, he wasnt the same fighter. There is no telling what Ibeabuchi could have accomplished had he been able to continue fighting. 15. This is supposed to be joke right? Tyson would have torn apart Holmes in any era. Unarguably the divisions greatest comeback. Notable Wins: UD12 over Jimmy Young in 1982, TKO8 over James Quick Tillis in 1982, UD12 over Renaldo Snipes in 1983. Fury has made a case to be considered one of the best heavyweights ever, but just how good is he? Possessing an uncanny ability to absorb punishment and keep coming until he landed his crushing right hand, Marciano never looked like an elite boxer but try telling that to all the men he pulverised in the ring. He boasts solid wins over David Tua, Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson, Tommy Morrison, Ray Mercer and Vitali Klitschko. Boxing magazine 'The Pugilist' have posted one fans top 50 boxers of all time and Sugar Ray Robinson leads Muhammad Ali as the top two. Tunney is another fighter who learned his craft well over years. Also held a management role for Last Word on Sports Motorsport page. But Tunney never fought a black man. Final record: 66-3, with 52 knockouts. Prison? Frank Warren EXCLUSIVE Mike Tyson responds to Wilder's claims about knocking him out Top 50 fighters of 21st century named 50-31 50:. Mike Tyson 75. Watch the DAZN Boxing Show and live fights on DAZN, Sterling vs. Cejudo preview, how to watch. Jeffries was a superior athlete who won the heavyweight championship as a virtual novice. Posted below are the top 50 heavyweights of all time, according to fans. A true STUDENT of the sweet science. The Klitschkos are two big, well-conditioned guys fighting in an era when the best big guys are going into sports other than boxing. Though he did achieve a certain level of success as a contender in his own right, Baksi is perhaps most famous for being the springboard for the great Jersey Joe Walcotts career, losing his #3 ranking to Walcott in 1945. Top 100 greatest boxers of all time: 30-21. His first fight against a top ranked heavyweight did not go so well, though he did earn a very controversial decision against Philadelphias Tommy Loughran in 1936. ESPN also listed him as "The Hardest Hitters in Heavyweight History". Tyson was a thicker, harder-hitting Joe Frazier. Muhammad Alis score was 46, which, when divided by the 30 electors, averages 1.53. Check out which of today's heavyweight fighters make our top 10. 10. Not to be mentioned is BS. Current heavyweight superstars Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder also made the top 50. Top 100 greatest boxers of all time: 20-11. For others, it wasnt. One guy was a once-great fighter who was shot. Clarence Henry (1948-1954, 34-6-1): 167.9, 25. Instead, Ibeabuchi turned out to be just as crazy as he looked in the boxing ring and was sent to jail after being convicted of raping a call girl. The 10 Best Heavyweight Boxers In The World Right. 77. Most Famous Fight(s): UD12 over David Tua in 1997. Notable Wins: TKO5 over Chris Byrd in 1999. he trained for a week before the fight. Holyfield was only person fought well with tyson in his prime. Johnson 12. I doubt that he could have done that against Marciano. Max Baer, Max Schmeling, James J. Braddock and Jersey Joe Walcott all felt Louis' wrath. Norton 11. Free shipping for many products! Many cite this as a feat of Marciano. He was a disappointment. Click Agree to accept our use of cookies or you can choose to opt out of our use of cookies by following the instructions in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Notice. Yeah, Holmes lost twice to Michael Spinks, while Tyson knocked out Spinks in 90 seconds. Iron Mike is many peoples go to for the GOAT, so to see him outside the top 75 is mind boggling. The boy from Catsville New York is the second greatest. Bobs downfall was what made him so popular, his all out approach that left him overextended, open for counter punches, and out of gas in the later rounds if the early KO did not come. Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyer's proximity to the item location, the shipping . But they were avenged and the degree to which Rahman and McCall were supposed to stand no chance is exaggerated. McVea and Jeannette were great, but were at their best several years after they last fought Johnson. 47. Big George knocked the hell out of Frazier twice and Smoking Joe is ranked over Foreman? 100 greatest Heavyweight boxers (Boxing.com) Quiz Stats - By Dickycanio Popular Quizzes Today 1 Find the US States - No Outlines Minefield 2 Companies Spelling Bee 3 Find the Countries of Europe - No Outlines Minefield 4 Countries of the World Sports greatest QUIZ LAB SUBMISSION Random Sports or greatest Quiz Holyfield, for example, beat Tyson twice. Frazier was a very carefully managed fighter who could not win against power punchers. Tyson never once rose from the canvas or walked through fire to win a fight. He could do no more than beat them but, perhaps wisely, he didnt wait to face any up-and-coming boxers! Also, previous polls in this series were limited to fighters from boxings modern age (roughly 1940 to date). 17), and James Corbett (No. Charles was 32 years old in the first Marciano fight. Johnson KO15 Jeffries. Before he went to jail, everyone ducked him. What is clear is the amount of opponents Tyson overwhelmed with his devastating power. Matchmakers: Eric Bottjer, Don Chargin, Don Elbaum, Bobby Goodman, Ron Katz, Mike Marchionte, Russell Peltz and Bruce Trampler. Couldnt be hurt. 49. No Holyfield? He had one great fight, the first fight against Evander Holyfield. Some dont. Top 100 greatest boxers of all time: 50-41, Boxing News: Tyson Fury has named Joe Joyce the second-best heavyweight in the world. Your right how in the hell can Frazier be ranked in front of Foreman when Foreman brutally knocked Frazier out TWICE and Foreman should be higher on the list the man was 40-0 when he lost to the greatest and annihilated everyone before that and came back and became world champ again at age 45 and not to mention winning the gold medal after only boxing for 1 yr and 21 fights nobody not even Ali did that. Jeffries 15. The first fight makes our list of the "25 Greatest Heavyweight Contests of the Last 100 years. Top 12 All-Time Greatest Light Heavyweights, Top 12 All-Time Greatest Muhammad Ali Performances, Top 12 Reasons Why Muhammad Ali Is Forever The Greatest, Fight City Legends: The Boston Bonecrusher, Top 12 All-Time Greatest Heavyweight Punchers. Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis didnt fear Tyson and were able to subsequently bully the bully. The 100 Greatest Pound for Pound Boxers Of All Time Dave Carlson January 11, 2011 "Pound for pound" rankings were developed by boxing writers during the era of Sugar Ray Robinson. And Jersey Joe Walcott, who made him look amateurish and dropped him at like 39 years of age. Unfortunately for Jack he was also one of the most avoided, never receiving a title shot and rarely was granted rematches. I hope you enjoy the list and feel free to chime in with your own thoughts on the rankings, (or call me a moron for leaving out your favorite fighter, whatever works). With so much raw talent you cannot help but wonder what he could have achieved if he had the training spirit of Manny Pacquiao. If Cassius Clay hadnt come along, Liston would have had more time at the top. Peak Big George demolished unbeaten Frazier inside two rounds, then did the same to tough Ken Norton. He was relentless and had a will of iron. In the past, Ive overseen fantasy round-robin tournaments in various weight divisions that matched great fighters from different eras against each other with the results of each fight being predicted by a panel of boxing industry experts. Show some respect. Another thing: Joe Frazier and Rocky Marciano would be light heavyweights today. 2. The Brockton Blockbuster owns the most famous heavyweight record: 49-0. I remember how he destroyed Holmes! Henry Cooper (1954-1971, 40-14-1): 118.8, 42. To be The Greatest, Ali needed rivals to push him and Frazier was one of his best. The Fifty Greatest Light-Heavyweights of All Time Part One - 50-41 Published 8 years ago on May 27, 2015 By Matt McGrain Constructing a top 100 pound-for-pound was a difficult task, but far more tortuous was my attempt last year to construct a top 100 at heavyweight. kimberly high school graduation 2021, , how much is 21,000 gm points worth,
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