The final feather in mayweathers heavilydecorated cap would be his 10th round win over doubleweight ufc fighter conor mcgregor in what was classed as the biggest sporting event of all time. Bert sugars the 100 greatest boxers of all time is very much of a product of its era and, for the most part, holds up well. Boxing the ultimate fighter to change format, but not time slot. Considering factors like wins, quality of the opposition, longevity, mainstream appeal and dominance, here are the top 10 greatest boxers of all time. Jones solidified his standing as one of the greatest boxers of alltime when he moved up again, this time two weight classes, to capture the wba heavyweight title. Have you ever wondered what the alltime top 10 rankings of each weight division in boxing would look like. Classic books to fill the boxing void boxing junkie. Gonzalez may be most famous to boxing fans for two of his matches that won ring. There have been so many talented boxers in different weight divisions and different belts over the years that choosing 10 among them is challenging. It covers the colorful history of boxing, up to 1984. In 2016 pacquiao was ranked world number 2 on espns in the list of top past 25 years boxers. Rocky marcianos fight for perfection in a crooked world.
This might be the best coffeetable photo book ever devoted to a single fight. This is a great book to dip into, depending on your mood. The ten greatest strawweight boxers in history the 105pound weight class has been much malignedespecially by western fans. The greatest boxer from each state in america fox sports.
I have been asked by many who i consider the greatest boxers of all time poi i have my top, dynamitedozen 12, greatest pound for pound listed alphabetically in my bio in the menu section of this website since its inception in july 2007, but not in order by ranking pspice. Leonard ruled five divisions in a 10year stretch from 1979 to 1989. The fans top 5 greatest boxers of all time nbc sports. However, one felt the need to mention the six men above as. The 91 best boxing books recommended by gerry adams, ryan holiday, richard osman, bianca belair and enzo maccarinelli. Hes had two impressive runs as champion 200003 and 2006present. Bert sugar cant be beat telling the history of boxing.
In doing so, he became the first junior middleweight super welterweight to win a heavyweight title and the first middleweight champion to do it in 106 years. The history of boxing is such that this could be a list of the 250 greatest boxers of alltime, and there would still be some great names left out. May 31, 2015 there have been so many talented boxers in different weight divisions and different belts over the years that choosing 10 among them is challenging. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book.
People who are just names in history books come alive as vividlydrawn. This is an inconsistency that i for one am happy to live with. In doing so, he became the first junior middleweight super welterweight to win a heavyweight title and the first middleweight champion to do it. There are great fighters who miss out all together great, great fighters. This was my first top 5 greatest boxers of all time list.
Boxing is a combat sport in which two people engage in a contest of strength, speed, reflexes, endurance, and will, by throwing punches with gloved ha. Check out our entire collection of the all time best fighters by weight class, as well as the breakdown of how these lists were made and what factors were included. Nov 10, 2011 to remember joe frazier, we present the 10 greatest boxers of all time. In fact, sugar ray robinson was the very first boxer to be considered as the pound for pound. Best heavyweight boxing champs of the past 20 years fox sports. Fastest boxers of all time top ten list thetoptens. Boxings top 100 the greatest champions of all time. Youll know if youve visited the site before that i. Another all time great in our list of top 10 best boxers is sugar ray robinson. The 100 greatest pound for pound boxers of all time. Is floyd mayweather in conversation as the greatest boxer.
Greatest boxers of all time wed, december 14, 2016 these are the legendary boxers who could dominate the boxing ring during their time. Markus zusaks top 10 boxing books books the guardian. Bert sugars alltime greatest fighters sports illustrated. Breaking through this circular thinking is bill grays major accomplishment in boxings top 100. Chana porpaoin 19882006 the slickboxing thai came pretty close to greatness. Greatest boxers of all time boxing legends motivational. The 10 greatest boxers of all time sport the observer. Muhammad ali was a great fighter, maybe the best ever. Greatest heavyweights is a boxing video game that was published by sega in 1994.
Take a journey from the rules established by the marquess of queensberry to the age of bare knuckle bouts to the great champions and the most famous fights of. He could also easily be the number one in our list of top 10 best boxers of all time. The greatest boxing stories ever told by jeff silverman. The younger of the two fighting klitschko brothers is the standard bearer for the active heavyweights. Greatest boxers of all time floyd joy mayweather jr. Modernday boxers like floyd mayweather, anthony joshua, and wladimir klitschko are all physically fitbut for this list, mf looks back to the past. Bert sugars 100 greatest fighters listgive me your. Even the name strawweight itself was enough to get a laugh. Considered as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. To top that off, the sanctioning bodies cant even arrive at. This is picture 1 in boxing muhammad ali george foreman mike tyson heavyweight pictures a daily star photo gallery.
Boxings most entertaining historian picks the best fighters of all time. In this highly focused match he bit in the right ear of holyfield during the second round. Ranking the best fighters of alltime in every boxing weight division have you ever wondered what the alltime top 10 rankings of each weight division in boxing would look like. The problem with this kinda question is the age of boxing, so youre gonna get loads of answers like sugar ray robinson, jack dempsey, henry armstrong and jack johnson who are all held in high esteem but fought so long in the past there is limited footage on them and i doubt youve come here to find out what 5 minutes of old, choppy footage you should watch. Best heavyweight boxing champs of the past 20 years fox. He talks all the time about how hes the greatest boxer to ever strap on gloves, and after beating manny pacquiao with ease in may to reach 480. Bert sugar does a very good job of selecting the top guys and his comments are entertaining. Aug 10, 2015 floyd mayweather has a high opinion of himself. Involved in the worst scandal in 1997 in a match against holyfield. This time next week, this list might well be different.
Now read through it closley, and mark the fighters in red that you think are to high, and blue for the fighters that are to low. Lest the youngsters forget, hearns won his sixth and final weight class title as a 40yearold in 1999. Floyd mayweather fools nobody with his greatest boxer of. He wouldve been worthy fodder for a book or two if he had no further significance. It inspires great writers as well as great fighters and some of the very best sports books are concerned with the feats of legends of the ring. Ali retained title when fraziers trainer eddie futch stopped contest. Sugar ray robinson is considered the pound for pound number one by many boxing critics. Remained world heavyweight champion for 11 years until his retirement, defending it 25 times, a record in any weight division. Floyd mayweather fools nobody with his greatest boxer of all. Why muhammad ali really is the greatest of all 17 sp12ali1gett. I have recently added harry greb and sam langford to the list.
Knocked out trevor berbick in the second round in november 1986 to. Floyd mayweather reveals top5 greatest boxers list. The 100 greatest pound for pound boxers of all time bleacher. Until now, all greatest boxers books have included boxers because they are famous and they are famous because they have been included in all the greatest boxers books. The greatest was not only one of the best heavyweights of all time, he was also one of the most colorful. It was written in 1984, when mike tyson was just a wee lad scoring his first kos, so its a. Fought ali in 1975 a third time in the thrilla in manila, widely regarded as greatest heavyweight title bout of all time. Unanimously considered to be one of the greatest pure boxers of alltime and the best featherweight to ever don a pair of gloves, willie pep, at only 20 years of age, won the nysac world.
Jones solidified his standing as one of the greatest boxers of all time when he moved up again, this time two weight classes, to capture the wba heavyweight title. He talks all the time about how hes the greatest boxer to ever strap on gloves, and after beating manny pacquiao with. Floyd mayweather fools nobody with his greatest boxer of all time boast fivedivision world champion reckons he respects the boxers who paved. Julio cesar chavez, 10786642, was among the greatest boxing attractions of the 1980s and perhaps the greatest mexican champion of all time.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Top ten greatest boxers of all time the ultimate list video version. The top ten fastest boxers of all time 1 manny pacquiao emmanuel dapidran pacquiao is a filipino professional boxer and politician, currently serving as a senator of the philippines. Before i pin up my list of top ten greatest boxers of all time, i want to tell you why i want to know your top ten. Sugar was a great boxing reporter and historian of the sport and hes at his best when he focuses on fighters from the early to the middle of the 20th century. Right here, youll find a comprehensive division by division breakdown of the best boxers in history. Feb 07, 2017 this was my first top 5 greatest boxers of all time list. Debating the historical greats is half the fun of being a boxing fan. Youll know if youve visited the site before that i post articles on fighters, specifically the boxing. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Top ten greatest boxers of all time the ultimate list. Top ten greatest boxers of all time the ultimate list dru. The boxers on this all time list were chosen for their respective boxing records, boxing ability and talent, popularity, competition they faced, showmanship, and cultural significance in their era. The 10 greatest boxers of all time kevin mitchell sunday 3 december 2000 the observer.
Jack johnson is still a vibrant figure in american history, but james. Greatest boxers of all time top ten list thetoptens. Buy 100 greatest boxers of all time first edition by sugar bert randolph isbn. The 25 greatest boxers of all time david martinez boxing. The hat has done it again with a book that appeals to all boxing fans, young and old. Its must reading for anyone who even thinks they know boxing. In his pro debut, he beat fellow toptenner fahlan sakkheerin. A book that measures up in every possible way to the alltime best, joe laydens tale of the 1990. In addition to his boxing books, including the 100 greatest boxers of all time, and books on baseball and wrestling, sugar was editor and publisher of ring magazine from 197983 and for a time ran the magazine boxing illustrated. Manny pacquiao is currently on 8th position in the list of greatest boxers of all time.
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