The Greatest Boxers of All Time
The history of boxing has presented the world with many great fighters in the ring all through the ages.
These athletes have enthralled football lovers with their stunts, strength, and tenacity. But who are those that reigns in the hearts of millions as the best boxers of all time?
Deciding who was absolutely superlative is virtually impossible since fighters fought in different periods, with different weight categories and conditions of combat.
However, a pound for pound list that can take into account one’s dominance within a specific weight class as well as general talent provides an attractive mechanism for comparison of boxing legends.
In this article, Sports Buddy dissects and analyses the legacies of ten of the most renowned boxers, their accomplishments and what cemented their status in the annals of boxing.
10. Roy Jones Jr. (USA)
Another hero of the ring of the recent years, Roy Jones Jr, was dominating the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions in the Nineties and was awarded the ‘Fighter of the Decade’ title for the domination in the 1990s, and it was hard to argue with this decision as the man had impressive speed, footwork, and power.
Before the first knockout loss, Jones Jr had a record made of 52 bouts with 38 of them being Knock-Outs. He also has the record of being the first man who won the heavyweight title after being a middleweight champion in over 100 years and hence he is nicknamed as one of the greatest boxers of all ages.
| Roy Jones Jr. | Information |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | January 16, 1969 |
| Record | 76 fights, 66 wins, 10 losses |
| Titles Won | Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion, WBA Heavyweight Title, |
| IBF Middleweight Title, IBF Super Middleweight Title |
