When featuring the greatest fighters of all time, it is important to first of all define your qualifying parameters. In this case, assuming all the contestants were of similar size, with their own sets of skills, the question is thus which skill stood out as the most impressive. In addition, it is important to take into account the degree of competition the fighter was facing; the win loss factor is thus of little concern in this regard. This article hence takes you through the greatest boxers of all time.
To begin with, is the household name, mike Tyson. He is one of the most outstanding powerful boxers, dominating the era beginning 1985 to 2005. Tyson has been a legendary boxer of his time. In fact, in the early 90s, he was regarded as an unbeatable boxer that knocked out all the contenders that came in front of him. The fighter has a record of 50 wins, 44 of which were direct knockouts. He only lost 6 matches. Tyson has been the most spoken of boxer of all time, eliciting a sensational park in many.
Consistency is another factor that falls into play. Though Mike Tyson reigned for 3 solid years, he never went on to win a great heavyweight who happened to be in their peak. It is thus critical to appreciate that prize fighting dates back to Ancient Greece and has evolved with time. Fighters in the 18th and 19th century often fought 20 to 30 times annually. This statistic is crucial when compiling a top list. The list below is thus a boxing contest and not a popularity one.
Joe Louis is considered as the man who beat the Hitlor. He is denoted as the brown bomber and regarded as an American Icon. The fighter is on record for winning 66 matches, 52 knock out winnings and 3 loses. Louis was indeed a shining star with a great record. During his reign, he ruled as a national hero for America, with a symbol of pride. His fights, during the world war, had political, social and international significance.
Mohammad Ali, in his era from 1960-1981 was marvelous in every aspect of the sport. He was outspoken, entertaining and undefeated champion of his era. The king of boxing had a record of aggregate 56 wins, with 37 being knock-out wins. In his career, he only had 5 losses. Apart from just being a boxer, he promoted the boxing sport.
The era 1897 to 1945 was reined by Jack Johnson. He became the first American heavy weight champion before Mohammad Ali and Roy Jones. For more than ten years, Jack Johnson was unbeatable and used to humiliate his opponents by not avoiding knock-out in order to continuously massacre them in the ring. Though the press used to discredit and abuse him, he remained unbeaten. In fact, he goes down as the most famous and hated African American for a period of more than ten years. He prides himself of a whopping 73 wins, 40 of which being knock out wins and 13 loses.
Though he never caught the admiration of the public, Gene Tunney was a brilliant master of the ring. He was also pretty much educated as evidenced in his socializing with the members of American Intelligentsia. In his era, he outsmarted Dempsey(two times) and Harry Greb (4 times).
Willie Pep is one of the finest boxer with an era from 1940-1966. He is in record for 229 wins, 65 of which are knockout wins. He only lost 11 matches and was the first feather weight champion in the whole world.
To begin with, is the household name, mike Tyson. He is one of the most outstanding powerful boxers, dominating the era beginning 1985 to 2005. Tyson has been a legendary boxer of his time. In fact, in the early 90s, he was regarded as an unbeatable boxer that knocked out all the contenders that came in front of him. The fighter has a record of 50 wins, 44 of which were direct knockouts. He only lost 6 matches. Tyson has been the most spoken of boxer of all time, eliciting a sensational park in many.
Consistency is another factor that falls into play. Though Mike Tyson reigned for 3 solid years, he never went on to win a great heavyweight who happened to be in their peak. It is thus critical to appreciate that prize fighting dates back to Ancient Greece and has evolved with time. Fighters in the 18th and 19th century often fought 20 to 30 times annually. This statistic is crucial when compiling a top list. The list below is thus a boxing contest and not a popularity one.
Joe Louis is considered as the man who beat the Hitlor. He is denoted as the brown bomber and regarded as an American Icon. The fighter is on record for winning 66 matches, 52 knock out winnings and 3 loses. Louis was indeed a shining star with a great record. During his reign, he ruled as a national hero for America, with a symbol of pride. His fights, during the world war, had political, social and international significance.
Mohammad Ali, in his era from 1960-1981 was marvelous in every aspect of the sport. He was outspoken, entertaining and undefeated champion of his era. The king of boxing had a record of aggregate 56 wins, with 37 being knock-out wins. In his career, he only had 5 losses. Apart from just being a boxer, he promoted the boxing sport.
The era 1897 to 1945 was reined by Jack Johnson. He became the first American heavy weight champion before Mohammad Ali and Roy Jones. For more than ten years, Jack Johnson was unbeatable and used to humiliate his opponents by not avoiding knock-out in order to continuously massacre them in the ring. Though the press used to discredit and abuse him, he remained unbeaten. In fact, he goes down as the most famous and hated African American for a period of more than ten years. He prides himself of a whopping 73 wins, 40 of which being knock out wins and 13 loses.
Though he never caught the admiration of the public, Gene Tunney was a brilliant master of the ring. He was also pretty much educated as evidenced in his socializing with the members of American Intelligentsia. In his era, he outsmarted Dempsey(two times) and Harry Greb (4 times).
Willie Pep is one of the finest boxer with an era from 1940-1966. He is in record for 229 wins, 65 of which are knockout wins. He only lost 11 matches and was the first feather weight champion in the whole world.
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