"I'm fighting to be the greatest fighter ever, not to be the best pound-for-pound right now," Jones said. And every time they tried, he used that opportunity to land a right cross over their punch. For example, Ali has better footwork and used it much more than Holmes, who liked to pressure his opponents more. Kudos on not putting Tyson in the top 12. Lennox Lewis 11. Of course, there are somesimilarities in the styles of the two brothers. The Rock from Brockton (his nickname) was one of the first boxers who developed this style of boxing. With his Peek-a-Boo guard and his quick head movement, it was really hard for his opponents to catch him. He beat everyone and won all the belts. Kick ass on half that page at least. Clarence Henry (1948-1954, 34-6-1): 167.9, 25. Unless perhaps Tyson Fury has anything to say about that. Anyone know Bernard Hopkins? How can you leave him off. But one needs to think in overall terms and career achievements. Was the baddest man on the planet!!!! 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. 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. Mike Tyson was in an awfully weak era. Belcher, a 15-fight UFC veteran, wrapped up his MMA career after a loss to Michael Bisping in April 2013. With a technique called by him The Dempseys drop step, he was able to generate huge power in his punches no matter how close or how far away from his opponents he was. 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 . Deontay Wilder! A thunderous left hook, relentless work ethic and an awkward pressure-fighting style: Smokin Joe was a force of nature. 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;}}Published10:53,03 September 2021 BST.css-qdg7d1{color:#72B97D;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-qdg7d1{color:#72B97D;}}| Last updated10:54,04 May 2022 BST. Simply, he beat more great heavyweights than any fighter before or since. Lennox was most dangerous at a long distance where he can throw his right cross or uppercut with devastating power. Nicknamed The Greatest, he is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated sporting figures . He was known for his deadly hitting power throughout his famous boxing career. Signature technique:Bait a cross -> Counter with a check lead hook. Go play somewhere else, child. Most of the knockout blows came from his right hand. 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. US legend Louis made a record 25 heavyweight title defences and only lost once in his prime: to Max Schmeling, who picked out a flaw in Louiss technique. Hasim Rahman (1994-2014, 50-9-2): 115.1, 46. Is it the toys? He was using his left hand, mainly to throw some fast but light jabs, to keep his opponents away or to measure the distance for his right crosses or uppercuts. #3 Cain Velasquez (UFC record: 12-3, MMA record: 14-3) At his best, Cain . Twenty-five consecutive title defenses more than imprinted Louis as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. In other situations, he even used his left hook as a counter for right uppercuts or straights. He ended up beating the defending champion to clinch the world lightweight title. Defeated such outstanding talents as Max Baer, Jack Sharkey, Bob Pastor, James Braddock, Tommy Farr, Billy Conn, John Henry Lewis, Max Schmeling, Jimmy Bivins, Lee Savold and Jersey Joe Walcott. Lennox Lewis: Of all the legendary names to inhabit a heavyweight era in the 1990s that was one of the deepest in boxing history, Lewis might very well be its best and most complete fighter. Nikolay Valuev (1993-2009, 50-2-0): 233.4, 18. Lewis beat tyson and evander and every boxer he ever faced. Are you guys kidding me? Both Louis and Ali have stated in their primes, Rocky probably would have beaten them. Im Dimitar Ivanov. Cant get upset by your list, since I cant even take you seriously.. Picking just 10 great heavyweights from 100+ years means some elite champions have to miss out. With his 25 title defenses,Klitschko has one of the longest title reigns in the heavyweight division. 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Perhaps one of the best boxers in MMA history, Frankie Edgar often went into the Octagon with a solid game plan. 32 Packey McFarland. How do you say Tyson beats Lewis when Lewis actually beat Tyson? George Foreman has eclipsed boxing icon, Mike Tyson, as the all-time toughest heavyweight. Tyson was not even the best of his era - Lost to Douglas, Holyfield TWICE, Lennox Lewis,Danny Williams and McBride.. Tyson NEVER beat anyone who beat him and Never came back when he was down in a fight . Using this technique Klitschko made many of his KOs. Frazier loved this technique changing the levels to make his opponents think hes going to the body and the landing a clean left hook to the head. 5. Ernie Terrell (1957-1973, 46-9-0): 117.5, 43. Cant believe some of these comments! Ali was definitely the most famous but also the most successful out-boxer. I think he is one of the greatest because of how better he was than his competition. Lewis only fought guys who were at the end of their careers. Ali is also consistently ranked among the greatest athletes of the century. Tyson would never beat Sonny Liston or Joe Frazier or Deontay Wilder for that matter. A peak Tyson could not obliterate a mediocre Bonecrusher Smith, who had limited counter punching skills. Then he just waited for his opponents to take the bait, so he can counter them with a short lead hook to the head. Required fields are marked *. Hard to justify given what Foreman did to Frazier twice, but of course, styles make fights and Foreman was the worst possible match for Frazier. Drederick Tatum is The Simpsons equivalent of former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. Ali, who is often considered the best boxer of all time, fell short of capturing the top spot in the rankings. Johnsons defense should rank him number one. And it was one of his main weapons. David Haye (2002-2018, 28-4-0): 133.4, 36. 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. Not his fault if he fought and beat old men as champ. Best pure puncher who ever got in a ring. 34 Marcel Cerdan. That shows how adaptive and smart fighter Holyfield was in his prime which is the reason why he is one of the greatest ever. Because all the danger comes from his left hand, so if his opponents are aware of that, they can easily defend his most dangerous weapon and beat Frazier pretty handily. Critics point out that Marciano was small, clumsy and only made six title defences, mainly against ageing opponents. Do people not know that Lewis beat Tyson in 8 rounds? 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. He was a pressuring fighter who was really explosive (especially with his left hook). One of the favorite Holyfields combinations started with a quick jab to the head, then he lowered his body and head while making a step forward and throwing a lead a hook to the body. Two comeback fights, when he was pushing 40, spoiled that record - but nothing can change the fact that he is indeed The Greatest. 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. 5. Absolutely, Mr. Weiler. Signature technique:Exit the clinch with an explosive lead hook. 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. Cant understand this fixation with Tyson, all these guys mop the floor with Tyson. No. Final record: 66-3, with 52 knockouts. Tyson would have torn apart Holmes in any era. The best lightweight boxers in the world, named and ranked The best British pound for pound boxers right now, named and ranked 10. Name: Naoya Inoue. 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Terence Crawford 63. As fate would have it, the most gifted athlete the heavyweights ever saw emerged just when the division was stacked with formidable talent like never before or since. Nearly none of his games lasted more than 15 rounds. Gypsy King retained his WBC crown with a stunning KO of Deontay Wilder The Week Staff 11 Oct. A staggering 49-0 record 43 of which by knockout and counting wins over the likes of Joe Louis, Ezzard Charles and Archie Moore, Marciano was among the most feared heavyweights of all time. Some sort of elaborate prank? 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. Lennox has to be top five easy! A staggering 49-0 record 43 of which by knockout and counting wins over the likes of Joe Louis, Ezzard Charles and Archie Moore, Marciano was among the most feared heavyweights of all time. Ali finished his career with a 56-5 record with 37 KOs. Liston 13. He was also small for the weight class (510 tall), compared to the other heavyweightsat that time, which was actually an advantage. Tyson should definitely be in the top 10. Top 50 fighters of 21st century named 50-31 50: Andy Ruiz 49: Ray Mercer 48: Frank Bruno 47: Jack Sharkey 46: Paddy Ryan 45: David Tua 44: Ron Lyle 43: Gerry Cooney 42: Michael Spinks 41: Roy. Frazier at #6 ABOVE Foreman? He was light on his feet, moving around George a lot, and using sharp body-head combinations. Anthony Joshua (2013 - present, 23-1-0): 116.9, 44. Although he didnt make the list, it doesnt mean he isnt a major problem for the legends at the top of this list. Today I saw alacrity used correctly (perfectly, for that matter). Sonny Liston, Floyd Paterson (twice), Foreman, Frazier (twice), Norton (twice) and many more hall of famers around that. He fought a total of 81 fights with 76 stunning wins. No Mike Tyson is a shame!! Current heavyweight superstars Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder also made the top 50. Both equally as boring and predictable. Watch the DAZN Boxing Show and live fights on DAZN. 49. Manny Pacquiao: One of the dominant boxers of his time, Pacquiao has won ten world titles in eight divisions and defeated such champions as Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera, Oscar DeLaHoya, Juan Manuel Marquez, Miguel Cotto, Timothy Bradley, Adrien Broner and Keith Thurman. JOE LOUIS has been named the greatest heavyweight of all time by George Foreman - with Lennox Lewis and Mike Tyson also on the list but no WBC champion Tyson Fury. Thats why many of his wins are on points (which wasnt highly appreciated by the fans, who want to see knockouts). In total, he participated in 31 boxing matches with 28 wins, only 3 losses, and 24 knockouts. Lewis 7. Holyfield had a trilogy with Riddick Bowe, beat Foreman, who, while old, had a serious comeback, earlier killed Frasier and Norton inside two rounds, then 5 for Frazier, beat Ron Lyle, and later beat Michael Moorer, half his age, whod BEATEN Holyfield. Pure sweet science, master class boxing skills on display from Lewis across his brilliant career. Johnsons story as a whole is worth learning about. Prison? The old man must have been a wild old rooster! The list obviously includes the likes of Iron Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali but where do they fall on this boxing heavy Show chat replay. 12. Bob Foster was one of the best light heavyweight boxers of all time. Zora Folley (1953-1970, 79-11-6): 134.3, 35. The first man to defeat Muhummad Ali, Frazier only lost to two men (Ali and George Foreman) despite fighting in the most competitive ever heavyweight era. Norton 11. Antonio Cervantes 69. Signature technique:Right cross feint -> Right uppercut. Top 10 Best UFC Heavyweight Fighters Of All time..Welcome back to Sports Paradise, today on the channel we're going to be talking about the Top 10 Best UFC H. Once boxers lose their quickness, theyre never the same. He never gave any of the three rematches in their heavyweight primes. He destroyed Holmes. When talking The Greatest heavyweights, Alis name reigns supreme. But they, too, are among the greatest of all time, so thats not too shabby. George Foreman (1969-1997, 76-5-0): 233.3, 19. Cus was more than just his coach he was Tysons everything and guided him. Signature technique: Jab->Left hook to the body->Left hook to the head. Riddick Bowe The idea is to distract your opponents attention with the jab. Mike Tyson was knocking people out! The Top Ten. Marciano was a classical infighter. But by doing that they often left their head open, which was a perfect opportunity for Iron Myke to land the knockout blow. 10. Very hard to argue against your selections. Boxing legends Rocky Marciano and Sonny Liston finished third and fourth respectively, with Lewis rounding off the top five. But can we put him up there with the absolute all-time greats just yet? 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. DAZN uses cookies to help us deliver our services and improve your user experience. He was a bully and a quitter. 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. So I know it reasonably well. 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. Well, at least Foremans hands. 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. He won the gold medal at the 1960 Olympics and went on to become the first boxer to win the heavyweight title three times. Plus, hes the only heavyweight world champion to have finished his career undefeated. Joe Frazier (32-4-1, 27 KO) Joe Frazier had beaten many great opponents including Buster Mathis, Doug Jones and Muhammad Ali (once). The pair met in Las Vegas in April 2000 and Holyfield was awarded a highly controversial 12-round unanimous decision to emerge as boxing's first-ever four-time heavyweight champ. 10. Unarguably the divisions greatest comeback. Larry Holmes is the very definition of a warrior. 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. 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. However, what really puts Ali number one all time is his quality of opposition. 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. Signature technique:Slip the jab (outside) -> Right overhand. At twenty, he couldve beaten anyone on the list EXCEPT Ali. Many boxers thoughtthat this makes him predictable and easy to deal with. 18.. It lasted two rounds. (explanation), Can you Headlock in Boxing? Three time champ and he was the king of the 90s, which was a very good generation for heavyweights. March 3, 2023 8:50 am ET. 31 Ezzard Charles. Max Baer, Max Schmeling, James J. Braddock and Jersey Joe Walcott all felt Louis wrath. And a peak Tyson would have obliterated a peak Lennox Lewis too. All-Time Greatest Heavyweight Champions is the title. Salesmanship? So he was a thought matchup for everyone. He was also a very intelligent boxer, who was able to adjust his style according to the different opponents. However, Louis was able to take revenge for this match after two years. Among his vanquished foes are Sam Langford, Tommy Burns, James J. Jeffries, Stanley Ketchel, Jim Flynn, Joe Jeannette and Sam McVea. 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. Never knew defeat. And those are things you cant see very often back then. Try to forget his social impact, good looks, quotes and even that unique fighting style that saw a 6ft 3in adonis float around the ring like a featherweight - his fists by his sides, daring you to hit him - what makes Ali the No 1 heavyweight ever is something far more concrete. Foreman, who in 1994 knocke Ezzard Charles And that automatically sets up the cross, because next time he could feint an uppercut and throw a straight right hand instead. Your email address will not be published. Ali used this counter while he was circling to his left and jabbing his opponent. The style he developed required goodhead movement and timing. Johnson 12. Jersey Joe Walcott 66. Both ruined the division for a decade. Get it? 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. When it comes to the best heavyweight boxers of all time, the name Larry Holmes shines brighter like the sun. Muhammad Ali's comic line - "Earnie hit me so hard, it shook my kinfolk back in Africa" - was meant in part for laughs but you get his point. Age: 29. If you dont think that has anything to do with it you are crazy. 1. Jack Dempsey: Fast, aggressive and powerful, The Manassa Mauler revolutionized boxing with his swarming, all-action style. Wheres mike Tyson? And Jersey Joe Walcott, who made him look amateurish and dropped him at like 39 years of age. Didnt he get beaten by a fat man? Foreman demolished Frazier in both their fights, the only man that did or could. He was an aggressive counterpuncher (someone who pressures his opponents, to make them throw punches, so he can counter), but he was also skilled infighter a boxer who likes to fight at a very close distance. No way. It was fast and precise but also very powerful. The similaritiesheavyweight champion, jail sentence, exotic lifestyle and signature voiceare. Back in the day, Leonard was also part of "The Fabulous Four.". Note: keep in mind that, like all of our rankings, this is not a who-beats-who list, but one that emphasizes individual accomplishment in each fighters time and the quality of the opposition they bested (which is why, for example, we rate Joe Frazier above George Foreman). 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. Sonny Liston (1953-1970, 50-4-0): 625.7, 3. Weight class: Bantamweight. Muhammad Ali-56-5--(37): In terms of social and historical impact no one even comes close. A prime Holmes would have battered Tyson into submission. Lets set the record straight. Muhammad Ali: Why is Ali number one? And inane. Tyson should be number 2 or 3. Simple yet effective. Larry Holmes won the WBC title in 1978 after he defeated Ken Norton. Like most of the brawlers, Liston wasnt the fastest boxer which caused him problems against quick out-boxers, as you can see in his fight with Ali. Fury has made a case to be considered one of the best heavyweights ever, but just how good is he? Ted Kid Lewis 65. 16 Reasons why Lebron is greater than Jordan. He was also fightingcomfortably in both boxing stances orthodox and southpaw and was switching between them to get a superior angle during the fight. Signature technique: Multiple hooks to the body. After he throws a jab, Klitschko often stuck his hand in his opponents face, blocking their vision with his glove. Liston wasnt the tallest or the biggest boxer. This site also participates in other affiliate programs and is compensated for referring traffic and business to these companies. Ferocious. Many . 3. Joseph Louis Barrow (May 13, 1914 - April 12, 1981), best known as Joe Louis was an American professional boxer who competed from 1934 to 1951. This is the website where I share everything Ive learned. A former champion in PRIDE and the UFC, he had an extremely impressive run from 1996 to 2006, where he went 28-3-1. The first boxer to set a million-dollar gate, Dempsey was the US superstar attraction of the 1920s with his savage fighting style, devastating power and rugged good looks. Biggest Boxing Knockouts in the heavyweight division? For this combo Vitaly used his left hook, not to hurt his opponents but just to push their head to his right, where he can catch them with his devastating right cross. Yeah, Holmes lost twice to Michael Spinks, while Tyson knocked out Spinks in 90 seconds. Many people think that Lennox Lewis was a boxer-puncher, but I think he was a combination between an out-boxer and a brawler. Marciano 4. Journeyman Leroy Caldwell fought many of the best heavyweights from the late 1960s to the early 1980s. This list is absolute dooodooo. Thats important because sometimes the greatest boxer doesnt necessarilyneed to be able to beat everybody else. But even if you take into account their overall careers, Id still give the edge to Foreman because of his comeback years. 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). During the whole fight, he stood his ground and waited for Myke to attack first so he can counter him. Twenty-five consecutive title defenses more than imprinted Louis as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. The only four-time heavyweight world champion in boxing history, Holyfields victory over Riddick Bowe and wins over Mike Tyson, in particular, more than illustrate his warrior footprint in the sport's lore. 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. A jab and a right hand. Oliver McCall (1985-2019, 59-14-0): 121.6, 40. Ali is a three-time heavyweight world champion and is widely considered the best boxer of all time. Who is the Greatest Boxer of All Time? Today's big question Where does Tyson Fury rank among the best heavyweight boxers of all time? In 1980, Holmes beat Ali in the 10th round by corner stoppage. So, without further ado, the best heavyweights of all-time. 4 Naoya Inoue. For your information, 38 isnt your prime, so yeah. Muhammad Ali is the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time according to major Sports publications like Sports Illustrated, NBCSports, BBC, and ESPN SportsCentury. Boxing legends Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis have all secured a place in the top 10 heavyweight boxers of all time. This group included Leonard himself and three others; Roberto Durn, Thomas Hearns, and Marvin Hagler. Any ranking also shouldnt be about which boxer beats which in some fantasy fight. That way he knocked some of his opponents out, with a quick lead hook, right after exiting the clinch. Evander also won their second fight after Tyson was disqualified after he bit Evanders ear several times but it was clear that Mike did that out of desperation. Joe Frazier: The man they called Smokin Joe doesnt get enough love on most ATG lists, but overlooked are two things: 1. They usually, stay at a mid-range, in position dangerous for both for them and for their opponents. The Fight of the Century in March 1971, when he handed Muhammad Ali his first loss, was proof of that. Tyson could never deal with adversity, which is why he doesnt belong on the list of ATGs. And he had a real power in his punches no matter what he was throwing. Cant overlook Holmes place in heavyweight history. Muhammad Ali 2. Power, toughness, and unsurpassed conditioning were Rockys calling-cards, along with a brutal relentlessness which no one in his era could withstand. Simple: no heavyweight in history faced, let alone defeated, a trio of deadly greats like Liston, Frazier and Foreman. Tyson never beat anyone great and he held the title for only three years. Jack Dempsey 7 5 Rocky Maricano, Riddick Bowe, Jersey Joe Walcott, Floyd Patterson, Wladimir Klitschko, Ken Norton, Chris Byrd, Archie Moore, and Ron Lyle. He also liked to put his gloves on his opponents gloves to trap their hands. Show some respect. 1 Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. (January 17, 1942 - June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer, activist, entertainer, poet, and philanthropist. 4 Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. 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. Joey. There are many great heavyweight boxers now like Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder but the names that made people fall in love with heavyweight boxing are the Tyson's and Ali's. This list consists of the greatest heavyweight boxing bouts in the history of the sport. But such punches are very easy to be seen because they require building huge momentum. Couldnt agree more. 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 gives up fast when he senses hes losing. And the shots you dont see hurt the most. He would have no chance if he fought from a distance against someone with a longer reach. What time is Shevchenko vs. Grasso tonight? 'Bones' hasn't fought since picking up a controversial decision win over Dominick Reyes in . That way he stopped the punches even before they were thrown. Date of Birth: 10 July 1988, Age: 34 years old. Lennox Lewis (1989-2003, 41-2-1): 547.9, 4. No iron Mike on top of the list? 6. Ingemar Johansson (1952-1963, 26-2-0): 293.6, 15. Table of Contents 1. Also, this is a ranking of the greatest boxers and not of the best ones. Holyfield , Lewis , Douglas got the best of him yet Tyson never faced Foreman or either of the Klitscko brothers I believe these three fighters could have beat Tyson as well Also Riddick Bowe would have a Big advantage over Tyson. Because Joshua is much bigger and he is generations ahead of Ali. Mike tyson in his prime was unstoppable. Joe Louis won his first world heavyweight title in 1937 and held that title for . Actually, considering his height and reach disadvantage compared to his opponents (he was5ft1012tall, and has the shortest reach in the heavyweight history only68), that was the best style for him. No Holyfield? Beat every fighter he ever faced, avenging his two defeats plus the (ridiculous) draw he got in the first Holyfield fight. Sometimes Archie was using the crossguard to bait his opponents. He could do no more than beat them but, perhaps wisely, he didnt wait to face any up-and-coming boxers! 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.
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