Punching is their way of living. Add it up with media buzz and mass following, these people became worldwide superstars. They fight, fall down, stand back up, and like most of us, still manage to get their personal lives up and running. Who do you think among these guys is the greatest boxer of all time?
Floyd Mayweather
Winning by dodging attacks most of the time, Floyd is one of the cleverest fighters in the ring. Even outside of it, he often picks his opponents wisely which makes him very successful in his career. He might be self-centered and foul-mouthed in depiction and in actuality, but he is one of the best athletes nonetheless.
Country : USA
Real Name : Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr.
Nicknames : Pretty Boy, Money
Born : February 24, 1977
Total fights : 49
Wins : 49
Wins by KO : 26
Losses : 0
Muhammad Ali
Arrogance with the strength and toughness that compliment it, that's what Ali was widely known for. In and out of the ring, he is a valiant fighter, having fought lots of boxing opponents, the media, and even the US government.
Country : USA
Real Name : Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr.
Nicknames : The Greatest, The People's Champion, The Louisville Lip
Born : January 17, 1942
Died : June 3, 2016 (aged 74)
Total fights : 61
Wins : 56
Wins by KO : 37
Losses : 5
Manny Pacquiao
The greatest sportsman who ever come out from Asia or simply the most popular celebrity to have emerged from that continent. He is regarded by many as the greatest boxer in multiple weight classes. Not contented with his success in the ring, Pacquiao is also a politician, a reserved soldier, a singer and a TV host.
Country : Philippines
Real Name : Emmanuel Pacquiao
Nicknames : Pac-Man, The Destroyer, The Mexicutioner, The Filipino Slugger, The Nation's Fist
Born : December 17, 1978
Total fights : 66
Wins : 58
Wins by KO : 38
Losses : 6
Draws : 2
George Foreman
He is an International Boxing Hall of Famer. Though he got beaten by Muhammad Ali which triggered his retirement, he remains the oldest heavyweight champion to date having retired at the age of 48. Outside of the ring, he is a minister and a businessman.
Country : USA
Real name : George Edward Foreman
Nickname : Big George
Born : January 10, 1949
Total fights : 81
Wins : 76
Wins by KO : 68
Losses : 5
Rocky Marciano
He is the unbeatable fighter with no apparent technique – except his aggression, brute force and relentlessness. He is the concrete proof that the ultimate style is to slug, attack, and push... until your opponent is too tired to fight back.
Country : USA
Real Name : Rocco Francis Marchegiano
Nicknames : The Brockton Blockbuster, The Rock from Brockton
Born : September 1, 1923
Died : August 31, 1969 (aged 46)
Total fights : 49
Wins : 49
Wins by KO : 43
Losses : 0
Mike Tyson
Earning the media title “The Baddest Man on The Planet,” this guy has the raw physical power to prove the point. He was hailed as the youngest boxer to ever grab the WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles while still just a 20-year old kid.
Country : USA
Real Name : Michael Gerard Tyson
Nicknames : Iron, Kid Dynamite
Born : June 30, 1966
Total fights : 58
Wins : 50
Wins by KO : 44
Losses : 6
No contests : 2
Sugar Ray Robinson
A flamboyant guy outside the ring, he is the reason why “pound for pound” was coined as a term in combat sports. He probably fought more matches than any other professional boxer in history. He believes that rhythm is a vital part for every fighter and if you don't have it, you are truly in a great kind of trouble.
Country : USA
Real Name : Walker Smith Jr.
Nickname : Sugar
Born : May 3, 1921
Died : April 12, 1989
Total fights : 200
Wins : 173
Wins by KO : 108
Losses : 19
Draws : 6
No contests : 2
Oscar De La Hoya
Good looks, good business strategy and good decisions, these make De La Hoya your ultimate poster boy within the boxing community. Aside from being a world-class fighter, he is also the owner of promotional companies, record albums, and plenty other ventures to gaze upon.
Country : USA (also a Mexican citizen)
Real Name : Oscar De La Hoya
Nickname : The Golden Boy
Born : February 4, 1973
Total fights : 45
Wins : 39
Wins by KO : 30
Losses : 6
Joe Frazier
Living with some comparisons to Rocky Marciano and Henry Armstrong, Frazier was declared as the undisputed heavyweight champion. He is also an Olympic gold medalist. His most notable achievement was defeating Muhammad Ali in the highly publicized “Fight of The Century” in 1971.
Country : USA
Real name : Joseph William Frazier
Nickname : Smokin' Joe
Born : January 12, 1944
Died : November 7, 2011 (aged 67)
Total fights : 37
Wins : 32
Wins by KO : 27
Losses : 4
Draws : 1
Julio Cesar Chavez
While most professional boxers in his country as well as in other parts of the world only fought for 50 matches give or take, this Mexican warrior has fought for twice as much. With a career that lasted for over 25 years, Julio Cesar Chavez has earned the title “The Greatest Mexican Boxer in History.”
Country : Mexico
Real Name : Julio César Chávez González
Nicknames : J.C., The Caesar of Boxing, The Grand Mexican Champion
Born : July 12, 1962
Total fights : 115
Wins : 107
Wins by KO : 86
Losses : 6
Draws : 2
Who do you think among them should be declared as number 1?
Pacman is a favorite. My biases. Hehehe