Many boxers thoughtthat this makes him predictable and easy to deal with. No way. Frazier 6. 4 Naoya Inoue. In 2005, Joe Louis was named the greatest heavyweight of all time by the International Boxing Research Organization. 9) Sugar Ray Leonard. Many have failed at this. Does tag team boxing have a future in the sport? Jon Jones returns at UFC 285 seeking heavyweight title and GOAT status Walcott. The first boxer to set a million-dollar gate, Dempsey was the US superstar attraction of the 1920s with his savage fighting style, devastating power and rugged good looks. Boxing legends Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis have all secured a place in the top 10 heavyweight boxers of all time. But that allowed him to cover much more distance and surprise his opponents (nobody was probably expecting a pro boxer to move that way). 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. Is it the toys? Dempsey 14. Top 12 All-Time Greatest Southpaws - The Fight City Known in years past as "Sin City" and "Babylon on the St. Lawrence", it saw more than its share of ring legends over the decades. What time is Shevchenko vs. Grasso tonight? Maybe that was the reason why he has such a knockout power. Watch the DAZN Boxing Show and live fights on DAZN. But that was way easier to be said than done. Thats why it was hard for them to defend them. Holmes had been out of action 2 years and was 38. That allowed him to jab his opponents from a distance without putting himself in danger. Lennox has to be top five easy! You can check out the heavyweights that finished outside of the top 50 over at BoxRec. And Ali proved himself the best of them all. In boxing history, Gerald Arthur Cooney came as the one who gave contenders the most powerful punches. Thats important because sometimes the greatest boxer doesnt necessarilyneed to be able to beat everybody else. Twenty-five consecutive title defenses more than imprinted Louis as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. Everyone, maybe save Sonny Liston and Vladimir Klitschko, overcame tough situations in a fight and found a way to win. Fraziers iconic and convincing victory over Muhammad Ali, and 2. the fact he is second only to Ali in terms of the best boxers competing in the strongest era in division history. Wladimir Klitschko (1996-2017, 64-5-0): 537.5, 5. Well, at least Foremans hands. Holmes 8. 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. The technique was simple he leaned all his weight on his front foot before throwing the punch. The top 10 heavyweights of all time Matt Christie lists the history's finest heavyweights 1. Top 10 best heavyweight fights of all time - Sportszion Deontay Wilder! Well, at least Foremans hands. Bob Pastor (1935-1942, 53-7-5): 259.8, 17. It is a city of fights and fighters, of hockey and heroes, of broken dreams and immortal glory, a city unlike any other. 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. Back in the day, Leonard was also part of "The Fabulous Four.". Hahahahahaha. George Foreman was a classical slugger (or brawler). Evander Holyfield should be top ten. When the going got tough, Tyson had problems. The record speaks for itself. When talking The Greatest heavyweights, Alis name reigns supreme. Lennox Lewis 11. Ali and George Foreman were much bigger. Look at the fear Tyson compounded with ferocious punches for Trevor Berbick, Larry Holmes, Michael Spinks, Frank Bruno and Donovan Ruddock to name a few amidst his reign of terror during the mid to late 1980s and early 1990s. Whos ranked an all time great? I agree with you. However, what really puts Ali number one all time is his quality of opposition. Holmes went, what, 48-0. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-n1h13z{color:black;color:#fff;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-n1h13z{color:#fff;}}Published14:07,30 August 2020 BST.css-qdg7d1{color:#72B97D;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-qdg7d1{color:#72B97D;}}| Last updated15:48,12 August 2021 BST. Ali was definitely the most famous but also the most successful out-boxer. Even one punch was enough as long as it connects clean. Name: Naoya Inoue. No Holyfield? And at the end of the day, the effectiveness of the technique is much more important than its appearance. That allowed him to throw a powerful right cross without his opponents see it by moving his left glove off their eyes a split of the second before the cross lands. He was also a very intelligent boxer, who was able to adjust his style according to the different opponents. Gene Tunney (1915-1928, 79-1-4): 464.7, 6. Thats how he knocked many of his opponents out thehard jab stunned them and the cross got the job done. Riddick Bowe Didnt he get beaten by a fat man? Couldnt agree more. During the whole fight, he stood his ground and waited for Myke to attack first so he can counter him. Division-By-Division - The Greatest Fighters of All-Time As selected by The Ring magazine in various years. Sorry. Top 12 All-Time Greatest Welterweight Fights, Top 12 All-Time Greatest Muhammad Ali Performances, Top 12 All-Time Greatest Heavyweight Punchers, Top 12 Reasons Why Muhammad Ali Is Forever The Greatest. Nearly none of his games lasted more than 15 rounds. Show some respect. Tyson ADMITS he bit EH (classy) out of frustration not knowing what to do when he knew hed lose). I think he is one of the greatest boxers not only because of the fact he was a champion or because of his title defenses but also because of his unique style. These are hardly heavyweight limelights and I mention Tysons age 38 because considering the legit comebacks going on, Tyson was NOT that old. The fans' top 5 greatest boxers of all time | NBC Sports Primo Carnera (1928-1946, 89-14-0): 111.2, 48. Jon Jones snubs Conor McGregor in list of five best MMA fighters as he Thats why it was really hard to predict when Frazier was going to throw the left hook. The Fight of the Century in March 1971, when he handed Muhammad Ali his first loss, was proof of that. I must say I like your list. Foreman was also very tough and has a great punching power which makes it really hard to exchange with him. The Ten Great Heavyweights of All Time: - BoxingInsider.com He was much bigger and longer than most of his opponents (which is normal when youre 6 6 tall with 81 in reach) and he used this advantage very efficiently. Wilbur's 100 Greatest Heavyweights of all Time: Top 10! In more recent times, Deontay Wilder and his 10 consecutive title defenses demonstrated his own feared punching power and greatness that shouldn't be overlooked, either. Strongest Rocky Universe Boxers Ranked: Who Is the GOAT? The first black heavyweight champion was a flamboyant, controversial character but in the ring he was a scientist. Tyson Fury (2008 - present, 30-0-1): 173.2, 23. ESPN rates Fury as the best current heavyweight and one of the heaviest heavyweight boxers of all time with 126 kg in November 2021. The Philadelphia icon couldnt cope with Big Georges otherworldly power - but he gave every other boxer he faced, including Ali, absolute hell. Canada's Greatest Boxers Of All-Time | BoxingInsider.com And both components of his fighting game have been on display in all three of his fights against Deontay Wilder one of boxings biggest punchers of all time and his unanimous decision points win over Wladimir Klitschko. Top 10 Best Boxers Of All Time - Who Was The Greatest? - PunchPrime.com 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. Chris Byrd (1993-2009, 41-5-1): 142.9, 30. George Foreman has eclipsed boxing icon, Mike Tyson, as the all-time toughest heavyweight. 5. Tyson should definitely be in the top 10. By Tyson Bruce 1. "I'm fighting to be the greatest fighter ever, not to be the best pound-for-pound right now," Jones said. The Ring magazine ranked him the No.53 of the 100 greatest punchers of all time. Stone-faced, unstoppable, with a jab that felt like someone jammed an electric light bulb in your face (said opponent James J Braddock). No Mike Tyson is a shame!! The cartoon? I agree with you. Signature technique:Slip the jab (outside) -> Right overhand. The old man must have been a wild old rooster! Terence Crawford 63. Yeah the same one who lost his title to a light heavy? Signature technique: Jab->Left hook to the body->Left hook to the head. Holyfields great defensive skills and toughness allowed him to withstand Tysons punches and eventually to knock him out inthe 11th round (in their first fight). He won the first one and was robbed by the judges in the third one. The greatest boxers of all time - DW - 11/24/2020 - DW.COM Greatest Boxers of All Time Ranked: The Top 10 | PlayToday Foremans last 10 opponents were unbeaten or just had 1 loss. Boxing movies share tropes with sports movies generally, but throughout its history, the real-life version has tended to attract both bona fide athletes and a cross-section of America's less . Before he went to jail, everyone ducked him. However there is no denying that the current crop a field that includes Wilder,Anthony Joshua, Oleksandr Usyk and more with WBC and The Ring champ Fury sitting top of the heap have produced the most exciting spell for the 200lbs+ realm in a long time. Listons Jab-Cross wasnt the normal 1-2 (jab-cross) combination with light but quick jab and powerful right hand. No one better to learn from. Marcel Thil 68. And every time they tried, he used that opportunity to land a right cross over their punch. Simple yet effective. Applause for not ranking Tyson. And as the other boxers tried to close the distance, Wladimir got into a clinch or headlocked them (which is much easier when fighting with shorter boxers). 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. Who is the greatest boxer of all time? : r/Boxing - reddit Shut the hell up! Top 19 Heavyweights of all time - The Grueling Truth Had three fights with Ali. The Best Cruiserweight Boxers of All Time 6 Manny Pacquio Super bantamweight, Flyweight, Welterweight 15,393 votes Age: 44 Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao, PLH ( PAK-ee-ow; Tagalog: [pkja]; born December 17, 1978) is a Filipino professional boxer and politician, currently serving as a senator of the Philippines. Haha he was falling all over the place, shaking his head like the little bitch that he was!! Wills are you crazy? Rocky Maricano, Riddick Bowe, Jersey Joe Walcott, Floyd Patterson, Wladimir Klitschko, Ken Norton, Chris Byrd, Archie Moore, and Ron Lyle. And Archie Moore and Ezzard Charles. Tyson would have torn apart Holmes in any era. THATs reality, Tyson fans. And he was able to use it really effectively. Plus, he's the only heavyweight world champion to have finished his career undefeated. And inane. Liston 13. In more recent times, Deontay Wilder and his 10 consecutive title defenses demonstrated his own feared punching power and greatness that shouldn't be overlooked, either. Division-By-Division - The Greatest Fighters of All-Time - BoxRec It was a powerful, stiff jab and Liston put all his weight behind it to make it even harder, trying to knock his opponents out. He fought a total of 81 fights with 76 stunning wins. When talking The Greatest heavyweights, Alis name reigns supreme. Both ruined the division for a decade. Absolutely, Mr. Weiler. Ali used this counter while he was circling to his left and jabbing his opponent. The fighters, listed chronologically, are John L. Sulllivan, James Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons, James Jeffries, Jack Johnson, Jack Dempsey, Gene Tunney, Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano, Sonny Liston, Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Larry Holmes, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Riddick Bowe, Lennox Lewis, Vitali Klitschko and Wladimir Klitschko. Evander Holyfield (1984-2011, 44-10-2): 357.7, 10. Holmes was well old by then and took the fight with only a few weeks to train after a long lay off. Famous fight:Jack Johnson vs Frank Moran. How do you say Tyson beats Lewis when Lewis actually beat Tyson? But thats just for starters. But when the other boxers came close to him, he transitioned to a crossguard so he can defend both his body and his head effectively. Zurcher vs. Evans full card results. Aged 46 and pudgy and smiling, rather than sculpted and scowling, the American KOd heavyweight champ Michael Moorer with one punch in 1994, claiming back his crown 21 years after he first won it. So I know it reasonably well. A prime Holmes would have battered Tyson into submission. The only four-time heavyweight world champion in boxing history, Holyfields victory over Riddick Bowe and wins over Mike Tyson, in particular, more than illustrate his warrior footprint in the sport's lore. Frazier loved this technique changing the levels to make his opponents think hes going to the body and the landing a clean left hook to the head. As did fights from the greatest of the greats, from Rocky Marciano and Muhammad Ali to Larry Holmes . He was doing that by keeping his lead hand low, making himself vulnerable for crosses. Once boxers lose their quickness, theyre never the same. Mike Tyson was in an awfully weak era. Beating Sonny Liston to win his first championship as a 7-to-1 underdog, defeating chief rival Joe Frazier two out of three times, stopping the undefeated George Foreman as a 4-to-1 underdog (to regain the title), outpointing Kenny . There was never a Plan B, and theres a point in every boxers career when hes going to need one.