Which boxer was best in their prime?
The fans’ top 5 greatest boxers of all time
- Muhammad Ali. The Greatest was not only one of the best heavyweights of all time, he was also one of the most colorful.
- Sugar Ray Robinson.
- Rocky Marciano.
- Joe Louis.
- Mike Tyson.
Is Mayweather better than Sugar Ray Robinson?
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is great, but Sugar Ray Robinson is the greatest ever and would beat Mayweather if we could somehow make the fight happen. He would easily match Mayweather skillwise. Remember, Robinson was undefeated as an amateur, and, at one point as a pro, he was 128-4 and had a 91-fight unbeaten stretch.
Is Sugar Ray Robinson Sugar Ray Leonard?
Sugar Ray Leonard, who took Robinson’s name, said, “Someone once said there was a comparison between Sugar Ray Leonard and Sugar Ray Robinson. Believe me, there’s no comparison. Sugar Ray Robinson was the greatest.”
Who is the greatest flyweight boxer of all time?
One of the smallest yet most destructive fighters ever, Jimmy Wilde was the first world flyweight champion in the history of boxing. He’s one of the greatest fighters to ever come out of Europe and is considered by many to be the greatest flyweight boxer ever. (Photo by Library of Congress/Wikimedia Commons)
Who is the most accurate puncher in boxing history?
Mayweather Jr. has the highest plus-minus ratio in recorded boxing history, making him the most accurate puncher since the existence of CompuBox. He’s won eight championships in five different weight divisions.
Who is the greatest boxer of all time with 137 KOs?
30. Tony Canzoneri: 137-24-10 (44 KOs) In an era of great fighters, Tony Canzoneri was one of the best. The three-time world champion is one of only a select few of boxers to hold titles in three or more weight divisions at the same time. He won the world featherweight championship in February 1928 when he was just 19 years old.