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Nov 15, 2023 · A tribute to the 30 boxing titans who have transcended their time and left an indelible mark on the sport. Learn about their skills, strengths, achievements, and legacies in this article.
Apr 7, 2020 · Based on BoxRec's point-based system, The Delite lists the top 50 boxers of all time, from Michael Spinks to Muhammad Ali. See the criteria, the results and the stories behind each boxer's career.
- Roberto Duran. It is rare for Roberto Duran to miss out on lists of this ilk; he was named the fifth greatest fighter of the last 80 years by The Ring and the eighth greatest boxer of all time by Bert Sugar.
- Jack Johnson. The man who prevented Sam Langford from his shot at a world title, Jack Johnson has received a lot of criticism for his supposed cowardice.
- Sam Langford. Sam Langford was once described by ESPN as the greatest boxer you've never heard of, but more recently the legacy of Sam Langford has become better known.
- Harry Greb. Despite dying at the age of just 32, Harry Greb managed to fight 298 times, the third most bouts of any professional boxer in history. Nicknamed 'the Pittsburgh Windmill' due to his ability to throw punches in flurries, Greb had great power in his fists and was a very aggressive boxer who liked to mix it up a bit with his opponents.
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- Floyd Mayweather Jr. A famous boxer known across social media for his extravagance and flamboyant lifestyle, Floyd Mayweather Jr is undoubtedly one of the greatest boxers in history.
- Manny Pacquiao. One of the names in boxing, which will undoubtedly stand out, Manny Pacquiao, reigned in the boxing scene in the early years in the 21st century.
- Carlos Monzon. “Escopeta” as Carlos Monzon was nicknamed, made his mark in boxing by his unique style of boxing. His swift and powerful punches were so fierce that it was so much feared during his days.
- Muhammad Ali. One of the most recognizable names in the world of boxing, Muhammad Ali is one of the most celebrated and famous sportspeople from the 20th century.
- Roy Jones Jr.
- Manny Pacquiao
- Mike Tyson
- Joe Louis
- Rocky Marciano
- Roberto Duran
- Floyd Mayweather Jr.
- Henry Armstrong
- Muhammad Ali
- Sugar Ray Robinson
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The first legendary boxer on this list is a modern boxing hero, Roy Jones Jr. Hailing from Pensacola, Florida, USA, Jones amassed a record of 66 wins (47 KOs) with 9 losses, fighting from 1989 to 2018. The orthodox fighter with a 74-inch reach competed in the middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight, cruiserweight, and heavyweight divisi...
Next up is one of the legendary boxers to hail from Asia, Manny Pacquiao. Born in Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines, “Pac Man” has a record of 62 wins (39 KOs), 8 losses, and 2 draws, fighting from 1995 to 2021. The southpaw fighter with a 67-inch reach competed in the flyweight, super bantamweight, featherweight, super featherweight, lightweight, ligh...
“Iron” Mike Tyson is one of the most iconic boxers of all time – both for his legendary career and as a celebrity outside of the ring. Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, USA, Tyson collected 50 wins (44 KOs) and 6 losses during his career, fighting from 1985 to 2005. The orthodox fighter with a 71-inch reach competed in the heavyweight division, desp...
Next up is a man who has consistently made the lists of the top 10 greatest boxers of all time, Joe Louis. Born in LaFayette, Alabama, USA, “The Brown Bomber” amassed an impressive record of 66 wins (52 KOs) with 3 losses. The orthodox fighter with a 76-inch reach competed in the heavyweight division from 1934 until 1951. Widely considered one of t...
Next up is the first undefeated boxer to make the list – and one of only two overall. Rocky Marciano was born in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA, collecting a perfect 49 wins (43 KOs) with no defeats over his career. The orthodox fighter with a 68-inch reach fought from 1947 to 1955, competing in the heavyweight division. The fact that he competed at ...
The first and only Latin American fighter on this list, Roberto Duran was born in El Chorrillo, Panama. He collected an incredible 103 wins (70 KOs) and 16 losses, making him one of only three boxers on this list with triple-digit victories. The orthodox fighter with a 66 ½ inch reaches competed in the super featherweight, lightweight, light welter...
Hailing from Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, Floyd Mayweather Jr. joins Rocky Marciano as the second undefeated boxer on this list. “Money” Mayweather amassed a perfect record of 50 wins (27 KOs) with zero losses, fighting professionally from 1996 until 2017. The orthodox fighter with a 72-inch reach has competed in the super featherweight, lightweigh...
My pick for the third legendary boxer of all time is Henry Armstrong of Columbus, Mississippi, USA, who retired with an insane record of 152 wins (101 KOs), 21 losses, and 9 draws. He is the only man on this list to have triple-digit knockouts. The orthodox fighter with a 67-inch reach competed in the featherweight, lightweight, welterweight, and m...
Easily the most world-renown and influential boxer on this list, Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Clay) was born in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. He collected 56 wins (37 KOs) with 5 losses across his iconic career. The orthodox fighter with a 78-inch reach competed in the heavyweight division from 1960 until 1981. Nobody has had a bigger impact on boxing t...
The greatest boxer of all time is undoubtedly Sugar Ray Robinson of Ailey, Georgia, USA. Robinson collected an unfathomable 174 wins (109 KOs), 19 losses, 6 draws, and 2 no-contests. The orthodox fighter with a 72 ½ inch reaches competed in the lightweight, welterweight, middleweight, and light heavyweight divisions from 1940 until 1965. Routinely ...
A list of the best boxers ever based on longevity, quality of opponents, championship fights and record, and overall impact on the sport of boxing. See the rankings, records, and achievements of Roy Jones Jr., Manny Pacquiao, Mike Tyson, Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano, Roberto Duran, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Henry Armstrong, Muhammad Ali, and Sugar Ray Robinson.
Jan 4, 2015 · A book by Bert Sugar that ranks the top 100 boxers in history based on his criteria. See the list of boxers, their ratings, and the author's comments and reviews.
A ranking of the top 50 boxers in history by ESPN.com, based on their ring records, achievements and style. See the list, the career notes and the video clips of each boxer, from Mike Tyson to Carlos Monzon.
