Bob Pastor (1935-1942, 53-7-5): 259.8, 17. how could you possible list frazier ahead of foreman, that is crazy, simply because foreman DESTROYED him twice. ESPN rates Fury as the best current heavyweight and one of the heaviest heavyweight boxers of all time with 126 kg in November 2021. Kick ass on half that page at least. No Mike Tyson is a shame!! Tyson Furys second title defence a sixth-round knockout of Dillian Whyte followed his October trilogy rematch victory over Deontay Wilder and kicked off more discussion as to where he stands among the greatest heavyweights of all time. Great fighter but mentally and emotionally not in the same class with the ones you listed. 'Bones' hasn't fought since picking up a controversial decision win over Dominick Reyes in . Frazier is the only man to defeat Muhammad Ali when he was anywhere close to his prime. As I already mentioned, with the drop step, Dempsey was able to hit really hard, regardless of the distance he did that from a long-range but also in the clinch. At 18, he won a Gold medal in the 1960 Summer Olympics. 3. Ali. He also kept his hands low and his chin up, which are common mistakes according to many coaches. Simple: no heavyweight in history faced, let alone defeated, a trio of deadly greats like Liston, Frazier and Foreman. Maybe thats not the most exciting boxing style but its definitely really effective when it comes to winning, without taking much damage. Your email address will not be published. Watch the DAZN Boxing Show and live fights on DAZN. You can see in some of his fights how he rag dolls the other boxers and even picking them up after dropping them. Modern heavyweights are often ridiculed as being a pale imitation of the legends of the 20th century whose legacies have been immortalised. The Top Ten. Signature technique:Lazy Jab -> Powerful cross to the head. You can see that in his fights with Mike Tyson and his fight with Evander Holyfield where he was just pushing them back or pushing their heads down every time they closed the gap. 11. He has done it all from being a boxing sensation to enjoying a successful career as an actor and a rapper. Journeyman Leroy Caldwell fought many of the best heavyweights from the late 1960s to the early 1980s. The Rock from Brockton (his nickname) was one of the first boxers who developed this style of boxing. Twenty-five consecutive title defenses more than imprinted Louis as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. No one better to learn from. The record speaks for itself. Signature technique:Exit the clinch with an explosive lead hook. Thats because he has knockout power, especially with his right hand, but he wasnt effective at all when he needed to fight at a close range. 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. Foreman used his tremendous punching power so destroy his opponents body and to knock the wind out of them. Holmes fought real fighters men like Earnie Shavers. Deontay Wilder! He had a record of 56-5 and his fights were always highly-anticipated . The next time he changed levels like he is going to throw a body shot, but then he sprang up with a hook to the head. Simple yet effective. No Holyfield? Fury has made a case to be considered one of the best heavyweights ever, but just how good is he? Jon Jones doesn't believe Conor McGregor is one of the greatest UFC fighters of all time. They werent expecting him to generate such power from such short-range, which caught them unprepared. Yes, Frazier is a better fighter than a Foreman, even though Foreman beat him up, twice. Fury has made a case to be considered one of the best heavyweights ever, but just how good is he? Big George knocked the hell out of Frazier twice and Smoking Joe is ranked over Foreman? A prime Holmes would have battered Tyson into submission. Jack Dempsey 7 5 Biggest joke of the year . Rocky Marciano (1947-1955, 49-0-0): 692.2, 2. The Youngest Heavyweight Champion ever, a record that will never be broken, is the only true accolade Mike has to his name. But no style is perfect and every boxer has his weaknesses. Maybe Tyson would beat prime Lennox Lewis, but a prime Larry Holmes? Without a doubt for me. But they were avenged and the degree to which Rahman and McCall were supposed to stand no chance is exaggerated. Famous fight: Vitali Klitschko vs Corrie Sanders. In total, he participated in 31 boxing matches with 28 wins, only 3 losses, and 24 knockouts. All the people who claim he never beat anyone forget that he won the title in a tournament. Randy Couture: Couture already made our list of the greatest light heavyweights of all time, but his true home for the majority of his career was at heavyweight. Even so, Wills holds wins over a host of top heavyweights including Luis Firpo, Big Bill Tate, Kid Norfolk, Sam Langford, Billy Miske, Sam McVea, Battling Siki, and the also criminally underrated Joe Jeannette. Drederick Tatum is The Simpsons equivalent of former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. Literally knocking over tomato cans. My gripe is not fully with the omissions of Tyson, and Holyfield, as much as it is that those two were put in the same so called, Honorable pool as one of the god damn Klitschko brothers. Tyson is completely overrated. Cant overlook Holmes place in heavyweight history. Roscoe Toles (1931-1950, 45-10-6): 140.1, 31. And if the other boxer continued to move forward, Johnson punished him by throwing quick but powerful uppercut (or sometimes hook) to the chin from the inside. Wills are you crazy? If he had people around him who had cared about him he may have won every fight. Thats why it was really hard to predict when Frazier was going to throw the left hook. Plus, hes the only heavyweight world champion to have finished his career undefeated. Scoring a pair of second-round TKOs of Joe Frazier and Ken Norton are a sample size of how terrifying Foreman was in his era. But honestly, his career and overcoming personal obstacles along the way to date already have him among the greatest heavyweights of all time on our list. He wasnt the fastest boxer with the greatest footwork his feet were planted most of the time, so he can punch as hard as he possibly can. George Foreman: One of the hardest punchers in boxing history is revered both for his amazing power and his incredible comeback in the 1990s which culminated in his regaining the world title two decades after he lost it in the famous Rumble in the Jungle. His terrifying demolitions of Joe Frazier and Ken Norton, plus his legendary slugfest with Ron Lyle, will never be forgotten. Jeffries 15. Nor did he obliterate a mediocre Tony Tucker, both title fights in 1987. Date of Birth: 10 July 1988, Age: 34 years old. Respect. He nearly lost twice to Ringo Bonevena and was bitch-slapped by Foreman. A peak Tyson could not obliterate a mediocre Bonecrusher Smith, who had limited counter punching skills. Besides this strategy, his size advantage was also a huge factor in those two fights (Lewis is 65 tall with 84 reach). Rocky Maricano, Riddick Bowe, Jersey Joe Walcott, Floyd Patterson, Wladimir Klitschko, Ken Norton, Chris Byrd, Archie Moore, and Ron Lyle. 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In his great boxing career, Jones has won several world titles, and he also won a Silver medal at the Olympics in 1988. For example, Ali has better footwork and used it much more than Holmes, who liked to pressure his opponents more. Also, this is a ranking of the greatest boxers and not of the best ones. And as we know, the sport never stops toevolves so Joshua has an unfair advantage over Ali. He is an out-boxer (someone who maintain a distance from their opponent and throws fast and long punches) but unlike the most out-boxers, he has knockout power in both his hands. Only 2 losses, and he came back and rectified them. BoxRec ranked heavyweights, both past and present, and awarded each fighter with an overall score based on its points system. Dont be a hater all your life! A gift and a curse. What about Tyson? Evander Holyfield should be top ten. Hence, Ali is considered the greatest. Montreal is The Fight City. Sonny Liston: In the late 50s and early 60s Liston devastated the division with knockouts over Cleveland Williams, Nino Valdes, Roy Harris, Zora Folley and Eddie Machen, before taking the title from Floyd Patterson in 1962. At a long distance,Archie Moore was using the basic boxing guard and stood in an almost sideways stance. A metropolis where hundreds of young warriors train and battle each day in its many gyms, it is where Archie Moore, Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran and Bernard Hopkins all found greatness. Any ranking also shouldnt be about which boxer beats which in some fantasy fight. The reason why he is one of the greatest boxers is that he has wins over boxers fighting in all styles out-boxers, brawlers, other infighters. Apollo is hands down the greatest boxer in . Tyson at 12 is good. This group included Leonard himself and three others; Roberto Durn, Thomas Hearns, and Marvin Hagler. 4. That definitely wasnt the prime Ali but still, there arent many people who can say that they have a win over such a boxer. Antoni Nogueira is one of the most accomplished fighters in the history of the heavyweight division. DAZN uses cookies to help us deliver our services and improve your user experience. Most great boxers have done this and Lennox Lewis only lost twice and then won in the rematch. DANNY WILLIAMS who LOST 27 fights knocked out a 38 year-old Tyson in 4 rounds. Usually, he did this when his opponents were pressed against the ropes. Joe Frazier: The man they called Smokin Joe doesnt get enough love on most ATG lists, but overlooked are two things: 1. Thudding around the ring? Elmer Ray (1933-1949, 99-23-11): 170.8, 24. At 31-0-1, all thats left for the reigning WBC and lineal world heavyweight champion and former unified world champ is to snatch undisputed glory as the cherry on top. Henry Cooper (1954-1971, 40-14-1): 118.8, 42. The best American pound for pound boxers right now, named and ranked, The best super-middleweights in the world, named and ranked, The best lightweight boxers in the world, named and ranked, The best British pound for pound boxers right now, named and ranked. Melio Bettina (1934-1948, 83-14-3): 189.5, 20. Muhammad Ali The Greatest was not only one of the best heavyweights of all time, he was also one of the most colorful. Ali and George Foreman were much bigger. 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. And Kevin McBride TKOd Tyson is SIX. Tyson was a thicker, harder-hitting Joe Frazier. Jersey Joe Walcott 66. And inane. Bob Baker (1949-1959, 51-16-1): 134.4, 34. Behind that crisp, piercing jab of his, Holmes enjoyed an eight-year run as world heavyweight champion, defeating the likes of Ken Norton, Earnie Shavers and Muhammad Ali along the way. Muhammad Ali 2. Check out which of today's heavyweight fighters make our top 10. Had three fights with Ali. Top 10 Greatest Heavyweight Boxers Of All Time 10 Mike Tyson 9 Lennox Lewis 8 Rocky Marciano 7 Joe Frazier 6 Evander Holyfield 5 Larry Holmes 4 George Foreman 3 Jack Dempsey 2 Joe Louis 1 Muhammad Ali Top 10 Greatest Heavyweight Boxers Of All Time 10 Mike Tyson Image Credit- ABC News Of course, he has a great strategy for every different opponent. He boasts solid wins over David Tua, Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson, Tommy Morrison, Ray Mercer and Vitali Klitschko. Many people think that Lennox Lewis was a boxer-puncher, but I think he was a combination between an out-boxer and a brawler. Ali didnt have the power of boxers such as Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Sonny Liston, but he was really skilled and was definitely very smart fighter with high fight IQ. Accolades: A . But can we put him up there with the absolute all-time greats just yet? Frazier competed during the golden age of heavyweight boxing. 10. Of course, there are somesimilarities in the styles of the two brothers. Was the baddest man on the planet!!!! Tags: Evander Holyfield George Foreman Greatest Heavyweight Boxers Jack Johnson Joe Frazier Joe Louis Larry Holmes Lennox Lewis Mike Tyson Muhammad Ali of all time Rocky Marciano Tyson Fury. Tyson gives up fast when he senses hes losing. Except that he was a fighter who occasionally, frustratingly, came in unprepared and fought below his level. He knew that Foreman was bigger and stronger than him and also that he deals pretty handily with infighters (as you can see in his fight with Joe Frazier). Didnt he get beaten by a fat man? Famous fight:Jack Johnson vs Frank Moran. For your information, 38 isnt your prime, so yeah. 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. I would have Tyson at #12, Frazier at #11, Dempsey #10, Holmes #9, W Klitschko #8, Liston #7, Marciano #6, Holyfield #5, Foreman #4, Johnson #3, Louis #2 and Ali #1. But of course, there are some differences between both fighters. Unlike his brother (Wladimir), who was an out-boxer, Vitali was a brawler. Tyson Fury (2008 - present, 30-0-1): 173.2, 23. Naturally, heavyweights of the 1950s couldnt compete in-ring with giants like the Klitschko brothers. 6. Lennox Lewis 11. He was a pressuring fighter who wasnt afraid to exchange. So, without further ado, the best heavyweights of all-time. But when it came time for Tyson to fight top prime guys, Hes 0-6 in fights that actually matter. Must be Rocky Marciano, surely? Max Baer, Max Schmeling, James J. Braddock and Jersey Joe Walcott all felt Louis wrath. Thats because he was much faster than them, and was also punching upwards which allowed him to generate more power in his blows. Twenty-five consecutive title defenses more than imprinted Louis as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. Plus, he's the only heavyweight world champion to have finished his career undefeated. With a sublime jab, toughness and an elite boxing brain, Holmes was a terrific all-rounder. A tall, rangy, Olympic gold medallist with a pulverising jab, high ring IQ and KO power, British-born Lewis could be even higher on this list. There will be many famous names and some iconic fights, knockouts, and upsets. His numbers speak for themselves: he got to 48-0 and 20 title defences before finally tasting defeat - controversially - to Michael Spinks when Holmes was closing in on his 36th birthday. Archie Moore, Louis, Walcott are all better, and win over Rocky if younger. Two comeback fights, when he was pushing 40, spoiled that record - but nothing can change the fact that he is indeed The Greatest. Zurcher vs. Evans full card results. And they are similar in age so how can you talk about their primes? Is it the toys? DAZN uses cookies to help us deliver our services and improve your user experience. Jack Johnson won the heavyweight belt in 1908 and become the first African American heavyweight boxing champion. Riddick Bowe Very hard to argue against your selections. Henry Armstrong 10. Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman. Arturo Gatti (1972- 2009): Arturo Gatti was born in Cassino, Italy, but moved to Montreal as a child and . 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. 2.1 Heavyweight (201 lbs+ - 91.18 kg+) 2.2 Cruiserweight (200 lbs - 90.72 kg) 2.3 Light heavyweight (175 lbs - 79.38 kg) . And each of these incredible heavyweights did that: from titanic punchers to dazzling boxers. Lennox has to be top five easy! His duels with George Foreman (Rumble in the Jungle, 1974) and Joe Frazier (Thrilla in Manila . No one could take him, bigger fighters were not given the room or the time to punch. He fought in one of the best heavyweight eras and was clearly the best within it for a long time. Rocky Marciano: With the highest knockout percentage of all heavyweight champions and boasting wins over such greats as Archie Moore, Jersey Joe Walcott, Joe Louis and Ezzard Charles, the undefeated "Brockton Blockbuster" proved himself a remarkable warrior. Larry Holmes is the very definition of a warrior. Signature technique:Bob and weave->Left hook to the head. A boxing enthusiast who is always eager to learn something new about boxing and share it! Holmes was completely washed up-way past his prime. He was doing that by keeping his lead hand low, making himself vulnerable for crosses. Power, toughness, and unsurpassed conditioning were Rockys calling-cards, along with a brutal relentlessness which no one in his era could withstand. This is supposed to be joke right? 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. TGT Play! Odds Deals Podcasts US USA Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Louisiana Maryland Michigan New Jersey Michael Hunter. That way he was nullifying the reach and height advantages of his opponents. Ernie Terrell (1957-1973, 46-9-0): 117.5, 43. Lennox Lewis is too low. Holyfield held his own, 15 rounds, against a young Lennox Lewis (who destroyed Tyson), and, beat (not on the scorecards) Nikolai Valuev LATE in EVs career. However, Louis was able to take revenge for this match after two years. Louis' points total puts him well clear of the 'Greatest,' who finished second with an impressive 757.9 points. Since then Im always trying to improve my skills, by finding and testing new strategies, and training methods. It fell apart too soon for the youngest ever heavyweight champ, whose life and career unravelled quickly - but in the 1980s Tyson tore through the division like nobody before or since. 7. Nicknamed The Greatest, he is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated sporting figures . Most athletic slugger I ever saw. Unarguably the divisions greatest comeback. Another interesting fact about him is that he made an unexpected return after 10 years away from the right to become the oldest man who won the heavyweight title. The Jeffries fight was a huge event, but I didnt think this a popularity contest and I dont know how to explain that a 6-year retired ex-champion could be considered one of a guys best wins. He was also competing in the light heavyweight division althoughnever got the belt there. Credit: PA 50. Not his fault if he fought and beat old men as champ. With his 25 title defenses,Klitschko has one of the longest title reigns in the heavyweight division. James J. Jeffries: The Boilermaker was revered for decades as one of the greatest ringman in the history of the sport as his combination of bone-crunching power, durability and amazing stamina allowed him to retire undefeated in 1904. 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. Tyson was a combination puncher who liked head-body-head combos and has a knockout power in both his hands. To be The Greatest, Ali needed rivals to push him and Frazier was one of his best. Anyone who puts Joe Frazier ahead of a serious power-puncher is ignorant. His defense was just as impressive as his offensive skills. Go back and watch the Norton fight, even just round 15 if you dont have the time. Holmes destroying Tyson? Prison? Holmes was 38 when he fought a 21-year-old, peak Tyson, same age as Ali was when he fought Holmes. Primo Carnera (1928-1946, 89-14-0): 111.2 48. 30 Terry McGovern. So, after we made that clear, its time to dive into the rankings: Jack Dempsey was a heavyweight champion for 7 years (from 1919 to 1926). OP doesn't seem to be asking for P4P. Dempsey was also developed great head movement, footwork and he was able to fight in both stances. Marciano fought and beat the Shadow of Joe Louis SHADOW. He was very precise with this counter. He ducked Shavers, Lyle and even an old Sonny Liston. The Top Ranked Boxers of All-Time from California #8. Leave Iron Mike out, Mike Tyson Likely Deserves Mention For His Impressive Wins Over Numberous Belt Holders Including Larry Holmes Trevor Berbick Frank Bruno James Bone Crusher Smith Bruce Seldon Michael Spinks Tony Tubbs And Tony Tucker. McVea and Jeannette were great, but were at their best several years after they last fought Johnson. The 10 Best Heavyweight Boxers In The World Right Now, Named And Ranked. With respect you talk rubbish when you assert that a peak Tyson would obliterate a peak Lennox Lewis!!! There was never a Plan B, and theres a point in every boxers career when hes going to need one. 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). Muhammad Ali is the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time according to major Sports publications like Sports Illustrated, NBCSports, BBC, and ESPN SportsCentury. And it was one of his main weapons. It is a damn shame and TRAGEDY what happened to Mike. 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 . Tyson 10. Cruiserweights May 1994 Issue Evander Holyfield Dwight Qawi Carlos DeLeon Ossie Ocasio Orlin Norris Super Middleweights May 1994 Issue Chong-Pal Park Sugar Ray Leonard Thomas Hearns James Toney Michael Nunn Jr Middleweights May 1994 Issue He won the first one and was robbed by the judges in the third one. Marcel Thil 68. FOUR. A jab and a right hand. For example, Muhammad Ali is a much greater boxer than Anthony Joshua, because of his competition and the things he accomplished but I dont think that he is able to beat Joshua if they fought in their primes. Everyone, maybe save Sonny Liston and Vladimir Klitschko, overcame tough situations in a fight and found a way to win. And not only that but also his hands were huge. Smokin Joe was an absolute buzzsaw. After that, he finished the combo with a powerful lead hook to the head. How do you say Tyson beats Lewis when Lewis actually beat Tyson? Joe Louis: Deadly power, astonishing timing and accuracy, and an amazing 25 defenses of the heavyweight crown make The Brown Bomber one of the greatest boxers who has ever lived, at any weight.
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