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Which boxer is the greatest of all time?


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The history of boxing has seen so many legendary characters in the past century or so. People like Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather are household names all over the world due to their larger than life characters. But in your opinion, who is the greatest boxer of all time? Vote in the poll above.
 
Mike Tyson is personally a favourite of mine, one of the most exciting boxers I've ever watched.
 
No body has the star power close to Ali and Tyson.Mayweather the one with the flawless record.
My personal favouite is Lennox lewis
 
SUGAR RAY ROBINSON. Considered the best boxer of all time by almost everyone. I loved Robert duran, mike Tyson,
 
Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson were the ones that transcended the sport and took it all across the world.
 
Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard. Leonard might be a bit contentious, but as you can probably tell from my choices, I prefer speed and precision over brute power. Although if you can combine both that would be the ultimate.
 
Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson were the ones that transcended the sport and took it all across the world.

True but pure boxing reasons I think sugar ray Robinson is the GOAT

But tyson, Ali were the most popular fighters of the world
 
I went for Marciano because of his win and knockout percentage, but Ali is the greatest sportsman of all time.
 
“Who is best boxer ever?”

Pakistanis shouting in unison: Mohammad Ali.

He may as well be but for Pakistanis it is certainly not a well thought out choice.
 
Ali is the GOAT and will be the GOAT in 50 years time too.

Speed, footwork, chin, power, movement, heart, ring IQ, timing, stamina...he had it all.

He has also proven this too, Olympic Gold, only three-time lineal world heavyweight champ to this day and not just beat but owned Foreman when all the odds were against him.
 
“Who is best boxer ever?”

Pakistanis shouting in unison: Mohammad Ali.

He may as well be but for Pakistanis it is certainly not a well thought out choice.

Not just Pakistanis most older people and especially black people always put MA as the GOAT (its blasphemous to not have him in the top 5 imo that's why Mayweather gets a lot of flack for disrespecting Ali)
 
Sugar ray Robinson is considered the best boxer of all time, even by other boxers. For me while growing up is was Mike Tyson . I just caught the end of alis career. The greatest sportsman of all time for sure. Also an all time great boxer.
 
Ali or Ray Robinson, you can't go wrong with either choice; all time top 10 P4P lists are not easy to do unless you rank fighters by division but these two names are an automatic pick in the top two in no order.
 
surprised people aren't mentioning Mayweather

thought there might be one or two
 
Maywewther was a great defensive fighter. Boring as hell to watch. Maybe the greatest defensive fighter that I ever saw.
 
Not just Pakistanis most older people and especially black people always put MA as the GOAT (its blasphemous to not have him in the top 5 imo that's why Mayweather gets a lot of flack for disrespecting Ali)

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Mayweather's top 5 (of course he is number 1..)
 
Not just Pakistanis most older people and especially black people always put MA as the GOAT (its blasphemous to not have him in the top 5 imo that's why Mayweather gets a lot of flack for disrespecting Ali)

start from 1:18 he totally disrespects Ali and was basically calling Ali a loser for doing his ropa, doh thing
 
Probably Sugar Ray Robinson, followed by Mayweather then Ali.
 
start from 1:18 he totally disrespects Ali and was basically calling Ali a loser for doing his ropa, doh thing

For those unware, Stephen A Smith is a known clown who knows nothing about boxing. I don't know how Kellerman puts up with him.
 
start from 1:18 Floyd Mayweather totally disrespects Ali and was basically calling Ali a loser for doing his ropa, doh thing
For those unware, Stephen A Smith is a known clown who knows nothing about boxing. I don't know how Kellerman puts up with him.

*By he I meant Floyd Mayweather my bad
 
*By he I meant Floyd Mayweather my bad

Ahhh, gotcha.

Yeah, Floyd was pretty disrespectful, but he does have a claim of being ranked higher than Ali, I think. Competition-wise, Ali probably fought tougher, but Floyd beat over 20 champions which is amazing, and never was knocked down (though in the Judah fight I think it was, his glove touched the canvas so it should have been one). Purely on achievements in the ring, I may have to say Floyd is just ahead, but when we look at the wider context, Ali is the GOAT, no contest.

Wilder said he would have KO'd Joe Louis in a round. Now that was disrespectful!
 
No one's mentioning Pacquiao? Only boxer to hold world championships across 4 different decades, only one to win a title in 8 different divisions. Deserves to be mentioned in my opinion.
 
No one's mentioning Pacquiao? Only boxer to hold world championships across 4 different decades, only one to win a title in 8 different divisions. Deserves to be mentioned in my opinion.

Itachi already mentioned it.
 
No one's mentioning Pacquiao? Only boxer to hold world championships across 4 different decades, only one to win a title in 8 different divisions. Deserves to be mentioned in my opinion.

In the wider context of the 'P4P' all time top 10, he certainly does hold arguably the best resume in that regard to be honest. With his retirement and time, the sport will honour him in the same way as Ali and Ray Robinson, Ray / Ali always make the top 2 by default; Manny has an excellent claim to the no.3 spot in the all time great P4P list; his achievements will never be matched again.
 
Henry Armstrong deserves a mention.

My top 3 in no particular order are Robinson, Ali and Armstrong.
 
Muhammad Ali for me - but then I am biased!
 
Ali and then Ali followed by Ali and perhaps after all that it is still Ali.

The man had it all, simply the Greatest.
 
Floyd Mayweather was 'ferocious' and KO'd sparring partners despite cautious style, says Ashley Theophane

Floyd Mayweather knocked out sparring partners and demonstrated his ruthless side in the gym before fighting with a safety-first approach, says Ashley Theophane.

After stopping Ricky Hatton in his 39th fight, Mayweather had just one stoppage victory in his next 10 fights, which was the unusual finish of Victor Ortiz.

"He has KO'd a lot of guys," Theophane, then a member of Mayweather Promotions, told Sky Sports.

"Many times when Floyd fought I thought he would win by KO because he was so ferocious in the gym.

"In the Robert Guerrero fight, I predicted Floyd to win by KO because he was a beast in the gym.

"The first time we sparred, I didn't want to go in the ring with him. I had already seen him KO these guys.

"I was new to the team. I didn't want to get in the ring, get KO'd badly, then [be kicked off] the team."

Theophane's journey from a gang lifestyle in London to joining Mayweather's Las Vegas-based promotional team is chronicled in his book, Raised By The Hood, released earlier this year, a compilation of diary entry-like passages written throughout his career.

"I would write everything down," he explained. "Each camp, I wrote what was going on."

Read more: https://www.skysports.com/boxing/ne...-despite-cautious-style-says-ashley-theophane
 
You can make 1000 such polls , among public or Boxers or experts, the winner will be ALI

ALI was voted as sportsperson of the Decade, let alone boxing.
 
'Terrifying': Ripped Mike Tyson image sends fans bonkers

Mike Tyson has reaffirmed why for so long he was the ‘baddest man on the planet’ after posting an incredible photo of his physique.

Tyson, now 54, will come out of a 15-year retirement to face 51-year-old former champion Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition bout.

But what is more incredible about his willingness to step back into the ring is his body transformation.

The 54-year-old has shed a huge amount of weight for his exhibition bout with Jones Jr and his latest photo is the most incredible yet.

https://au.sports.yahoo.com/boxing-ripped-mike-tyson-image-sends-fans-bonkers-072020419.html

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Mike Tyson says world title came too soon as he prepares for Roy Jones Jr fight

Mike Tyson says his record-breaking run to the top of world heavyweight boxing arrived too early in life when he was weighed down by "emotional vampires".

Tyson is making a return to boxing at the age of 54 in an exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr on Saturday.

There has been intrigue over to what to expect and how the man who became the youngest heavyweight champion in history - aged 20 - will perform.

"I think Roy can handle getting slapped around a little bit," said Tyson.

"It's going to be really hot in that kitchen."

Speaking to Eddie Hearn's 'No Passion No Point podcast' on BBC Sounds, Tyson appeared light-hearted in his threats to Jones and the likelihood of any serious fight breaking out between the pair is diminishing as the event draws nearer.

The body sanctioning the exhibition has stated both fighters will wear 12oz gloves, the eight rounds will be two minutes in length rather than three and that the pair "shouldn't be going for a knockout".

It would appear the event is in place to satisfy the curiosity of seeing Tyson in the ring against former four-weight world champion Jones, 51, rather than to offer a platform for either to chase future fights in the sport.

It has provided scope for Tyson's past to be revisited, including his world-title win in 1986, his imprisonment for rape six years later and the financial and drug problems that became well documented later in his life.

"The best time of my life was probably right before I won the title," Tyson told Hearn.

"When I won the title it got tricky. It wasn't the right time for me. I had too many emotional vampires around me."

https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/55043636
 
Tyson vs Jones Jr: Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr would still beat a lot of professional fighters, says Chris Eubank Jr

Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr would still beat a lot of professional fighters, says Chris Eubank Jr who has helped one of the former world champions prepare for this weekend's exhibition bout.

Britain's WBA interim middleweight champion has linked up with trainer Jones Jr earlier this year, but is now helping the 51-year-old sharpen his skills before sharing the ring with the 54-year-old Tyson.

Jones Jr claimed world titles in four weight divisions, while Tyson became the youngest world heavyweight champion, and Eubank Jr believes the two ring greats could defeat some active fighters in the pro ranks.

"His reflexes are still there. He's still fast, he's still strong," Eubank Jr told Sky Sports about Jones Jr.

"Obviously he's not in his prime, he's not able to do the things he was able to do when he was a world champion and that's why it's eight two-minute rounds, because at 50-years-old you do lose your attributes, but they would still give a lot of people a run for their money.

"They would still beat a lot of pros, that are professional right now I think, just because of their knowledge of the game, their physical attributes.

"They are still very effective fighters. It's going to be very interesting to watch."

The California State Athletic Commission had previously confirmed Tyson and Jones Jr would not be allowed to KO each other and no official winner would be announced.

But those rules have been disputed by Triller, the entertainment platform broadcasting the bout in the US.

Asked about a no knockout rule, Eubank Jr said: "It's a physical impossibility. If somebody gets hit hard then they are going to go down.

"What are you going to do? What are you going to say, 'Oh there's not supposed to be a knockdown, stop the fight!' It doesn't make sense.

https://www.skysports.com/boxing/ne...of-professional-fighters-says-chris-eubank-jr
 
Sad news:

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Sebastian Eubank, the son of Chris Eubank, died from a heart attack while in the sea in Dubai, according to his widow.

The 29-year-old died last week, just days before his 30th birthday and a month after he became a father.

Following a post-mortem examination, Salma Abdelati said her husband had a "pre-existing heart condition" which was not previously known about, and Eubank probably could not have been saved even if he had been out of the water.

Salma Abdelati said in a statement: "Dubai police and the coroner have confirmed that after a full post-mortem Sebastian Eubank tragically died from a massive heart attack whilst in the sea and probably could not have been saved even if out of the water.

"There was evidence of a pre-existing heart condition we were all unaware of.

"While still very painful, it is of some comfort that Sebastian died after having one of his favourite meals with one of his closest friends whilst doing his favourite thing at his favourite place in Dubai where he often went to swim.

"He was standing in the water close to shore watching the sunset at Cove Beach in Dubai.

"I am grateful that he was able to spend a few short and happy weeks with his son before his death.


"I would like to express my profound gratitude to the Dubai coroner for conducting a swift and thorough investigation and to Dubai police and in particular the victim support department for their help and support at this difficult time."

Chris Eubank said he was "devastated" by his son's death, describing him as a "deep thinker who liked to challenge and accepted wisdom".

Sebastian had followed his father and brother Chris Eubank Jr into the ring, starting a professional boxing career with two victories.

Eubank Snr said in a statement: "Never did I ever imagine I would write these words or experience the feeling I now have at the loss of my son. My family and I are devastated to hear of the death of Sebastian just days before what would have been his 30th birthday.

"He leaves his wife Salma, his son Raheem born just a month ago, his mother Karron Meadows, brothers Nathanael, Chris Jr, Joseph, one sister Emily and countless relatives and friends."

Eubank Jr also paid tribute in a series of posts about his brother.

He said in a series of tweets: "My brother Sebastian Eubank was a special man… a righteous man… who always put others before himself.

"A man of many talents, boxing, MMA, poetry, music, coaching, cooking the list goes on but the most important thing to him was helping others less fortunate than himself.

"I haven't cried since I was 12 years old… yesterday I cried the whole day. I'm sorry I wasn't there to watch your back like a big brother's supposed to. Can't believe you're really gone man but you'll always be in my heart, mind & spirit."

https://www.skysports.com/boxing/ne...k-died-from-a-heart-attack-in-dubai-last-week
 
Why is Evander Holyfield not on the list? The man won the heavyweight title four times for goodness sake yet is not even mentioned on this thread. He had the heart of a lion always coming forward even when beaten up and bruised. Unable to get the better of him Tyson started playing dirty when biting his ear for which he was rightfully disqualified I believe? Evander was the real deal not some cheap showman.
 
Nico Ali Walsh paid tribute to his grandfather Muhammad Ali as he won his debut professional bout wearing a pair of shorts he had given him.

The 21-year-old made easy work of the fight, knocking down Jordan Weeks after 70 seconds.

The middleweight fight in Catoosa, Oklahoma, on Saturday night was eventually stopped before the end of the first round.

"It's just an emotional journey, this whole ride," Ali Walsh said.

"This lived up completely to my expectations.

"Obviously, my grandfather, I've been thinking about him so much. I miss him."

Muhammad Ali won boxing's world heavyweight title on three occasions and his legendary status across sport saw him picked as BBC Sports Personality of the Century in 1999.The fighter known as 'The Greatest' died in 2016 and had been battling Parkinson's syndrome for over three decades.

Ali Walsh, who is studying for a business degree, is the son of Ali's daughter Rasheda Ali.

After the win Ali Walsh celebrated in the ring with Bob Arum, who also promoted 27 of his grandfather's fights. Ali Walsh is signed to Arum's Top Rank company.
 
Nico Ali Walsh paid tribute to his grandfather Muhammad Ali as he won his debut professional bout wearing a pair of shorts he had given him.

The 21-year-old made easy work of the fight, knocking down Jordan Weeks after 70 seconds.

The middleweight fight in Catoosa, Oklahoma, on Saturday night was eventually stopped before the end of the first round.

"It's just an emotional journey, this whole ride," Ali Walsh said.

"This lived up completely to my expectations.

"Obviously, my grandfather, I've been thinking about him so much. I miss him."

Muhammad Ali won boxing's world heavyweight title on three occasions and his legendary status across sport saw him picked as BBC Sports Personality of the Century in 1999.The fighter known as 'The Greatest' died in 2016 and had been battling Parkinson's syndrome for over three decades.

Ali Walsh, who is studying for a business degree, is the son of Ali's daughter Rasheda Ali.

After the win Ali Walsh celebrated in the ring with Bob Arum, who also promoted 27 of his grandfather's fights. Ali Walsh is signed to Arum's Top Rank company.

He has a decent jab and some heavy hands but he is basically starting from scratch, he never had much of an amateur career either, wish him well but it will be tough especially with all the spotlight to so early on, long long way to go in the pro game and success is possible but it all depends on his desire.
 
Nico Ali Walsh paid tribute to his grandfather Muhammad Ali as he won his debut professional bout wearing a pair of shorts he had given him.

The 21-year-old made easy work of the fight, knocking down Jordan Weeks after 70 seconds.

The middleweight fight in Catoosa, Oklahoma, on Saturday night was eventually stopped before the end of the first round.

"It's just an emotional journey, this whole ride," Ali Walsh said.

"This lived up completely to my expectations.

"Obviously, my grandfather, I've been thinking about him so much. I miss him."

Muhammad Ali won boxing's world heavyweight title on three occasions and his legendary status across sport saw him picked as BBC Sports Personality of the Century in 1999.The fighter known as 'The Greatest' died in 2016 and had been battling Parkinson's syndrome for over three decades.

Ali Walsh, who is studying for a business degree, is the son of Ali's daughter Rasheda Ali.

After the win Ali Walsh celebrated in the ring with Bob Arum, who also promoted 27 of his grandfather's fights. Ali Walsh is signed to Arum's Top Rank company.

A novelty at best cashing in on the name
 
As Pacquiao enters retirement, would you look back on him as the greatest boxer of all time?
 
A rare collection of sketches and paintings by legendary American boxer Muhammad Ali — who loved to draw between fights — is going up for auction in New York next week.

The 24-piece collection, many of them in cartoon style and some of them signed, reflect Ali’s interest in religion and social justice, but there are also some that picture him in the ring.

“Ref, he did float like a butterfly and sting like a bee!” reads the speech bubble from a boxer knocked out by an opponent with his arms raised in victory.

The painting, called “Sting Like a Bee,” was made by Ali in 1978 during the filming of the historical mini series Freedom Road in which he starred, Bonhams auctioneers said. It is expected to fetch $40,000 - $60,000 at the sale on Oct. 5.

Bonhams said Ali’s passion for drawing was little known, but he liked to sketch as a way of unwinding after a fight or training.

“A lot of people are excited because no one knew he was an artist and no one knew about this treasure trove of artwork. So we’re seeing a lot of interest and a lot of excitement,” said Helen Hall, director of popular culture at Bonhams.

The works for sale come from the collection of Rodney Hilton Brown, who worked with Ali on his art.

The former world heavyweight champion, who announced his conversion to Islam in 1964 at the height of his career, died in 2016 at age 74 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

“The Starving Children of Mississippi,” from 1967, shows a figure in shorts saying “I only wanted to fight to help feed you poor Black kids.”

“There’s one that references the race riots in L.A. and Newark in ‘65 and ‘67,” said Hall. “One of the paintings is devoted to Islam. He had just recently converted. And then some of them have a lighter tone and relate to boxing.”

Other works include “America: The Big Jail” from 1967, and “War in America” which has a pre-sale estimate of $25,000 to $35,000.

https://www.brecorder.com/news/40123840/drawings-by-boxing-legend-muhammad-ali-up-for-auction
 
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Muhammad Ali for me.
Tyson Fury has had a beautiful storied career. He comes in at second for me
Mike Tyson's early years before imprisonment was one of the best peaks ever.
 
its impossible to call these kinda things, and its unfair to put non-heavyweight boxers in comparison to heaveweights

my top 5 heavyweights (those who I've seen a fair bit of on tele or youtube)

ali
lewis
fury
tyson
louis (haven't seen much of him, but his record is crazy)

my ultimate trilogy would be ali vs fury vs lewis, i reckon lewis wd edge fury (survive his weight and size advantage and outpoint him, lose to ali (be outscored) and fury would beat ali (simply too much of a size difference).
 
The heavyweight division is currently full of talent but none of them would stand a chance against Muhammad Ali, according to his grandson.

Ali is regarded by many to be the best heavyweight of all time and he has been involved in some of the most exciting nights in the sport’s history, including ‘The Thrilla in Manila’ against Joe Frazier and ‘The Rumble in the Jungle’ with George Foreman.

Having campaigned during a golden era of heavyweights, it is difficult to compare Ali to other generations of fighters, especially modern heavyweights when you consider the physique and size of modern boxers.

But ccording to Ali’s grandson, Nico Ali Walsh, size doesn’t matter, as he believes none of today’s heavyweights from Anthony Joshua to Oleksandr Usyk and even Tyson Fury could beat ‘The Greatest’.

“The heavyweights today are amazing,” Ali Walsh told talkSPORT.

“I’m biased of course, I think my grandfather is the greatest heavyweight of all time.

“I don’t think any heavyweights today would stand with my grandfather, but today’s heavyweights are phenomenal.

“Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder, [Oleksandr] Usyk, Anthony Joshua. Fury and Wilder, their trilogy fight was one of the greatest in history.

“So, these guys stand with any era for sure, but when it comes to me, I’m biased, I think my grandfather beats anyone.”

While Fury may not have the beating of Ali inside the ring according to Ali Walsh, he does share some similarities outside of it, with both men being hugely charismatic.

Promoter Bob Arum had this to say about the pair when talking to talkSPORT, as he said, “They’re not the same personalities because Tyson is a lot less political and more of an entertainer.

“But, they’re both tremendously charismatic, they both capture the attention of the public with the kind of personalities they have.”

Fury also had Ali in his sights when he came out of retirement, claiming that he had returned to boxing to equal Ali’s record of being a three-time Ring Magazine champion.
 
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