who is the greatest boxer of all time?
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Rocky Marciano, hands down the best all-time fighter. 49-0 lifetime record and 43 were KO's. If that dosen't rank you as best all-time then what will ??? And don't try to say it was a different era of boxing because getting hit in the head never changes!!! Plus he KO the Bronx Boomer in 1951 another great boxer in my books. Sure Ali was great and Tyson in his prime was great but you wanted all-time great, not 70's or 90's great ...all-time great. His record will NEVER be touched by any fighter ever!!!!
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I think Jack Johnson is probably the best. \n\nThe guy fought longer fights. He was hated and they tried to find anyone to beat him, because he was black. I think he could have won in any era. \n\n\nBoxing has changed many times, but fighting 30 round fights is amazing
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I have to go with Drago. Klitschko would make it interesting for the first 3 rounds, but Drago's relentless power would soon overwhelm his opponent. I say Drago KOs Klitschko in Round 6.
574272
Although toney might be the best skilled hw boxer right now, and valuev may be the most physically imposing, i have to say my current favorite is lamon brewster. He has true heavyweight power (as evidenced by his comeback stoppage of klitchko and quick knock out of golota) and he clearly has a lot of heart (fighting sergei with a detached retina from round 1 and nearly pulling out a decision). The amazing thing is is even though he is an american heavy, he really has recieved very little pub and needed to win the fight he lost in part because of injury. Its pretty disappointing as he really could have launched if he won a few more fights consecutively.
415312
Tough question, Ali definetly had an Aura about him and broke some significant color barriers but in terms of the best fighter/boxer I would have to agree with the choice of Sugar Ray, his talent was unmatched.
808362
Great match up! Two all time greats. Arguello had that stand up style. He would get leverage by punching down at his opponents, as he was very tall for his weight class. Arguello also had heavy hands and could bang with the best of them. Duran in my opinion is one of the best ten boxers ever and an absolute animal, virtually unbeatable at lightweight. Duran would pressure Arguello as Pryor did. He would work Arguello's body, watch video of Duran while moving in he kept his upper body moving, making him hard to hit (a master at rolling with punches). As great as Arguello was I don't think he could deal with Duran's constant pressure. Duran wins by unanimous decision, due to his high work rate.
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The best pound per pound boxer is Manny "the PACMAN" Pacquiao..not that i am a Filipino but he has proven his worth!!!\n\nSince pacman out-punch M.A. Barrera, he was dazzled by manny's   combination of punches and unorthodox style, barrera was no match for Pacquiao skills, it is like beating your younger brother.\n\nAlso he made E. Morales kiss the canvas for the first time..morales was brutaly beaten,swollen face and bloody nose..another round would be a goodbye for morale's  boxing carrer. Another rematch for morales v.s pacquiao III is too much.\n\nThanks to his great Trainer "Fredie Roach" and his co-sparing team in Los Angeles California.\n\n"Manny is the BEST boxer in the league today...so watch out for great Manny..July 2, 2006 ---Oscar "CHOLOLO" Larios (Mexican) v.s. Manny "The Pacman"Pacquiao" at the Araneta Cubao, Manila, Philippines.\n\nMABUHAY ANG PINOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Man, that is a tough question, as a boxer enthusiast, and amateur boxer myself I am really excited about the Chris Byrd Wladimir Klitschko fight.  \n\nNow, about your question, I do think Klitschko is going to easily defeat Chris Byrd, by even more than he did their first fight, and I believe that James Toney will then be the Ring Magazine number one fighter, however I believe everyone will then consider Wladimir Klitschko the heavyweight to beat.  Klitschko looked great in his last fight, and will defeat Chris Byrd by unanimous decision.
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There will definitely be another great heavyweight champion.  The question is however, is there a champion around now who has the potential to become one, and the answer is yes.  Wladimir Klitschko has had his difficulties in the past, but right now he is in the perfect position to become the next great heavyweight.  If he were to go on and fight Hasim Rahman and win, he would have, in my opinion, no one around who could beat him.  He easily dismantled Chris Byrd, who was in the opinion of many for a while to be the best heavyweight.  So the answer is yes, their will be one, and Wladimir Klitschko has the ability to become one.    \nAlso, I am rather surprised that you didn't mention Lennox Lewis as one of the titans of boxing.
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This is a highly subjective way to rate a boxer. Since Boxers have different weight classes, there is no direct way of comparing champions or great fighters at their respective classes. Since Pacquiao can't trade punches with Klitschko, Boxing analysts rely on statistics, opinions, gut, and preferences to rate boxers! \n\nFor example, Pac-man for me is the #1 P4P boxer since he had KO'd good and great fighters in a sensational and dominationg manner in his super-featherweight weightclass. He looks invincible that it seems to me that nobody in his weight could defeat him! \n\nBut hey, this is just my opinion!!! Some would argue that Floyd is still #1 but some would also agree!!!
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I would have to go with Hulk Hogan...look at his longevity.\n\nOther greats (at least in my opinion) include:\nStone Cold, Ric Flair, Brett Hart, Macho Man, and Kurt Angle...to name a few.
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Although Duran is among my favorites, I would personally rate Julio Cesar Chavez as the best.\n\nIf you're looking for current fighters along the lines of Duran, though, you may also want to check out Jorge Arce and Juan Diaz. I don't think any of their fights would disappoint you. ;D
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Check out BoxRec.com. They have complete records for most fighters. Click on the ratings on the right side of the main page to find the best fighters.\n\nIf you need a biography, there will usually be something up on Wikipedia. Were you looking for information on any fighters in particular?
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definetly Ali, when you say in their prime, Ali is the man.  We forget that the majority of Ali opponents were also up and coming and in their prime and Ali went straight thru them. Sonny liston, Rocky Marciano, Frazier, and the Beast George Foreman, who was Undefeated and every single fight he won up to that point was by KO. Ali was able to adjust to everyone style of boxing and he used speed mixed with grace and power to win his matches. Tyson if you recall, all of his opponents were hand picked, and the fighters he fought with the exception of Spinks were well passed their best years, experience and tough fighters still but was clearly had their best years behind him.  Tyson struggled when he was met with an opponent that had youth and power, with the exception of Buster Douglas and Holyfield who just plain flat out whooped Tyson, lewis was a Beast of all Beast, I would like to think Lennox versus Ali would be a better matchup\n\n\nI think Ali was more ring smart and Tyson was a bruiser. Sort of like Clubber lang if he would have fought Apollo Creed
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1. Muhammad Ali- It was amazing that a man of his physical size can move with such swiftness and agility. \n\n2. Joe Louis- The Brown Bomber was a deadly technician in the ring. \n\n3. George Foreman- In his early career Big George Foreman was a fighter that had the heavyweight division in fear, with an aura of invinciblity comparable to Tysons and Listons big George would have adversaries shaking in thier boots at the mention of his name. \n\n4. Rocky Marciano - The Rock was known for his amazing stamina in the ring like the energizer bunny you can keep beating him down but he just kept on coming. \n\n5. Larry Holmes- The Easton Assassin was known for his lightning jab that was strong enough to knock you down. \n\n6. Joe Frazier- one word to describe him- relentless . \n\n7. Lennox Lewis- During his title reign the British lion fought and defeated all the top heavyweights of his day including Holyfield and Tyson. \n\n8.Evander Holyfield - Evander The Real Deal Holyfield is a man with incredible heart. \n\n9. Mike Tyson- Iron Mike Tyson's place in history is bittersweet to me because I feel had he stayed with trainer Kevin Rooney, Mike Tyson had the POTENTIAL to become the greatest Heavyweight Champ of all time. \n\n10. Jack Dempsey- the Monnassa Mauler- was a devestating force to be reckoned with back in his day.
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PBF is considered to be the No.1 by most "experts" at the moment. He has unequalled talent and skill of a true champion, but it seems that he is avoiding quality opposition and been doin' nothin' for the past 3 years now.\n\nSo i have to pick Manny "PACMAN" Pacquiao to be the best out there. Not only he is the top P4P boxer, but he is also the most exciting fighter to watch in the ring. he'd been fighting the best in his division and knocking them off too! and he does'nt just stop there, he seeks out for more! This guy is definitely the man to beat at 130!\n\nPACMAN rules!!!
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No I think Bill Russell was the greatest.\n\nCoach