Who is the best boxer in our time?
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Muhammond Ali...the Greatest
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Pernell Whitaker, Add it all up: undisputed lightweight champ, with eight title defenses at 135. Won a higher percentage of title fight rounds than any dominant lightweight champion in history\n\nRunner up here is Roberto Duran. Tough to argue against Duran, but I think Whitaker was a little more dominant at his best. Duran beat everyone at lightweight, but often struggled more to do it than Whitaker did.\n\nSecond runner-up is Benny Leonard (1911-1932).  Leonard was considered by most the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world during his championship reign (1917-1923). \n\nLeonard beat every lightweight in the greatest-ever lightweight era (though he struggled at times). He also beat the leading featherweight and welterweights of his day. Had Leonard beaten Mickey Walker at 147, he might be number one on my lightweight list.  \n\nDitto Joe Gans, the lightweight champ on and off, between 1902 and 1908. Up until the emergence of Ray Robinson, whenever the topic of the greatest fighter ever was discussed, the three names that were perhaps most often bandied about were Benny Leonard, Sam Langford and Joe Gans. \n\nWhitaker-Duran-Leonard-Gans at lightweight is almost too close to call. If forced though, that is my order - Whitaker 1, Duran 2, Leonard 3, and Gans 4.
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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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I'm not sure about best. I have a hard time comparing fighters from different weight classes and different eras. But Julio Cesar Chavez is my favorite and definitely one of the all-time greats.\n\nChavez wasn't at lightweight very long, but it would have been great to see him from '89 fighting a Roberto Duran from '78. That would have been an exciting fight - two guys free with their fists and with great chins. Personally, I think Chavez would have won by decision with his more refined subtle defense, but there's no way of knowing for sure.
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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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I think that the best possible matchup that could be put together right now is Nikolay Valuev vs Wladimir Klitschko. I realize that this may not be the most interesting fight for the American boxing fans but the truth of the matter is these two men are dominating heavyweight division at the moment and it would be great to find out  who is the best. \n\nIt may also be interesting to see a rematch between Lamon Brewster and Wladimir Klitschko but given the shape of the both fighters in recent matches I seriously doubt that there's any chance that Lamon could pull another suprise. He would most likely be dominated and completely controlled and in the end get knocked out just like Chris Byrd.\n\nI can think of one more matchup that wouldn't perhaps get so much media attention but it would be really great to see; sort of a match of the future champions and that's Samuel Peter vs Alexander Dimitrenko. Peter is one of the most powerful boxers and hardest hitters in boxing today and Dimitrenko is a very talented young Ukrainian fighter who lives and trains in Hamburg (he's trained by Fritz Sdunek). He's 6' 7 tall, very athletical and has style almost identical to Klitschko brothers. Dimitrenko is undefeated in 21 professional matches while Peter has only one loss (to W. Klitschko) in 27 fights. This would in my opinion be an outstanding matchup.
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Muhammad Ali (Cashes Clay).  That was an easy question.
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Honestly...I think that it will not happen until a young up-and-comer named Daniel Marchica gets a few more wins. He is going to be the next big thing, and the person to bring back boxing's popularity.
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Actually I saw Audlee Harrison get beat by a no name on BFC and he has yet to fight any BIG names in the U.S. to prove himself. If you are judging by best English heavyweight he may be the one but I would have to go with Vladimir Klitchko for current best heavyweight over all. He proved this by beating Sam Peter, an undefeated hopeful, and dominating Cris Byrd. He is taking on the best of the best. His critics point to his lost to Brewster where he wore himself out but you have to remember he dominated every minute of the fight before that and there was no rematch. I think he just had a bad night.
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The best "boxer" is Pretty Boy Floyd Mayweather, Undefeated and already attained the status of champion in 4 different weight classes, more to come stay tuned. I assumed you meant the "world" as in guys that are still fighting and still alive. If that was wrong, my apologies.\n\nIce Ice (let me guess Your Vote for Greatest Rap Artist Ever would go to Vanilla??) \n\nThe question states "the world's best" which should lead one to believe a fighter who is currently fighting. But then you get critical and say PBF doesn't match up to the greats like Sanchez, Leonard, Chavez etc The question isn't asking for comparison to legends. \n\nNow here is the tricky part why do you compare PBF to legends from boxing history, then turn around and pick PacMan. Do you mean to say that PacMan is on par with all those guys you mentioned?? It sure looks that way to me. PacMan is one of my favorites but not that great. I noticed that all you do is go around trying to put others opinions down. But its only a sign of your own inability to give props to your choices or your opinions that leads you to chastise others who don't share your views. \n\nAn opinion is unique to each person, it can't be judged as "right" or "wrong". If I asked, What's the best tasting ice cream? I'd get 100s of answers but none are wrong BUT, ALL ARE RIGHT to that person.
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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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Damn!  You have Pernell Whitaker, Roy Jones Jr, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Sugar Ray Leonard, Sugar Ray Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Hector 'Macho' Camacho, Meldrik Taylor...  Vitor Belfor?  Choose one.  :)
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It's really hard to say I remember a fighter in the late 70's who was a light puncher yet he had a mishap outside the ring and broke a guys jaw, one of the Viuret brothers.  Then there is a guy who fought Emile Griffith and he said he hit him the hardest.  The same fighter who had a controversial fight with Joey Giardello.  Mike Tyson when he was hot could hit hard.  Roberto Duran in his prime, even years later, flooring Iran Barkley to win the middleweight title.  Thomas Hearns, Joe Louis, and even classy boxer punchers like Sugar Ray Robinson, Sugar Ray Leonard and Mohamed Ali.  I'm sorry i really have no favourites.  The rock doesn't take a backward step and George Foreman is up there.  There are so many great fighters its just very subjective and depends entirely on the individual and their opponents, and a personal preference.
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i'd have to give the nod to pretty boy floyd. his combanation of speed and the added power cannot be matched at this time. look at his destruction of got-ti, and he hurt his right hand in the baldomir fight. i even give him the win against golden boy in may. floyd has no competition. the only thing that can beat floyd is floyd
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He also defeated the great Azumah Nelson among some other very good fighters.  He was a great fighter and despite his untimely death will still go down in boxing history as an all time great.
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How about he fights a boxer his caliber or close to it? Not just pick opponents.
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I think in his prime,jones was one of the best fighters in history.In a sport that needs fighters.