Multimillion-dollar prizes, crowds of fans, fame, ring, training - all these words are united by boxing. Its popularity is growing every day.

The best boxers in the world enter the ring for money or fame and arrange a real show. People always wanted two things - bread and circuses. As long as there are athletes who can provide the latter, this sport will live on.

In order to become the best, they worked for a long time and worked on themselves, improving themselves every day. Before presenting the rating of boxers of the world, it is necessary to understand "where the legs grow from."

Boxing history

Officially, a sport such as boxing was recognized only in 1719 in England. An interesting fact is that from that moment, this country still counts all its tournaments and championships, consistently printing newspaper reports.

Unofficially, we can say that boxing is at least 5 thousand years old. This is exactly what archaeologists confirm, who found 2 tablets in the vicinity of Baghdad, where boxers with wrestlers were depicted.

In the Olympic program, such competitions appeared only in 23 games. Many years have passed since that time and boxing underwent constant changes until it acquired its final form, which we can observe at the moment.

How to choose the best boxers in the world?

To have an idea of \u200b\u200bhow the best boxers of the world are selected, it is necessary to consider the criteria by which an athlete is determined.

Of course, the number of fights taken into account is taken into account, victories in relation to defeats, draws and fights won ahead of schedule are analyzed. In addition to this, not only style is important, but also the manner of warfare, together with the average number of points. Despite this, many boxers - world champions - were not included in this list, but those who were stripped of their belts and titles (for example, head it. This is due to the fact that as such a specific list of requirements does not exist, but the best one is selected, relatively one or another unapproachable associations by popular vote.

Top boxers of the world of all time

Willie Pep is ranked 10th. He showed himself excellently during his career (1940-1966), having a large number of victories and a minimum number of defeats. Performing in lightweight, he set a kind of record, having spent 69 fights in a row without defeat.

Henry Armstrong - 9th place. This boxer is famous not only for starting his lightweight career, but for finishing on average. Twenty-seven knockouts in a row, 3 champion awards in different weight categories. He was recognized as a great boxer not only by his fans and experts, but also by other athletes with famous names.

Rocky Marciano - 8th place. I have not received a single defeat. He performed in heavy weight and gained fame due to his daring character and cruelty.

Julio Cesar Chavez - 7th place. One of the most famous boxers in Mexico, who participated in competitions according to 3 weight criteria. He defeated a large number of eminent boxers. He became famous due to the fact that he constantly controlled all the actions of his opponent and managed to defeat them using his power.

Jack Dempsey - 6th place. His fights were always attended by a large number of people. This athlete can even be called a favorite of all America. The most famous boxer made him aggressiveness and power. For 7 years he was the undisputed champion.

The famous Mike Tyson in 5th place. There are probably no people who do not know his name. No one doubts his fame, but all thanks to his phenomenal aggression during the battle, which allowed to win fights either in the first seconds, after the strike of the gong, or in the first 2-3 rounds. Bets on fights with Mike were only for how much time he sent his opponent to the knockout. There is a line about him in the Guinness Book of Records.

Jack Johnson and honorary fourth place. For 10 years, he was the undisputed heavyweight champion. He was not loved not only by boxers, but also by the audience, but all because of the technique and style of warfare. Despite all the negativity, he emerged victorious from almost every battle.

Three leaders

Sugar Ray Robinson - bronze in the ranking. It was a boxer with a capital letter. He combined the best qualities that allowed him to perform in seven weight categories. Despite its large dimensions, it possessed amazing stamina and invested in every blow.

Muhammad Ali - silver. Of all the famous boxers, this is perhaps the most famous. Five times in a row was recognized as a boxer of the decade. Olympic Heavyweight Champion weight category. The scandalous boxer was the de facto world champion, but de jure he was deprived of these titles because of his character, and most importantly, because he went to war in Vietnam. He was invincible. Neither society, nor country, nor rivals could break it.

Joe Louis takes the first place in the ranking of boxers of all time, not because he was the best heavyweight boxer, but because he set a record that has not yet been beaten by anyone. The champion title belonged to him for 11 years, eight months and seven days.

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In fact, the strongest boxer in the world cannot be determined if it is about the strength of his blow. This is due to the fact that no one has ever measured the impact power of all athletes in order to compile some kind of more or less acceptable statistics. It should be understood that during the striking, not only muscle strength is important, but also its knockout component. It is because of this that it is very difficult to make specific calculations. At the same time, jerky and sharp punches can be exactly the same in strength, but their knockout components are completely different.

The impact force of an average man is in the region of 200-1000 kg. Moreover, the lower indicator is a good blow for a boxer of 60 kg, while the upper one is for a heavyweight. Only 15 kg to the chin area is enough for a knockout.

Despite this, in the world there is an opinion that the most bounce  Of all the former boxers that existed, it was Mike Tyson.

The strongest blows

Many boxers dream of a crushing blow. World champions and applicants for this title in all weight categories always hope to finish the match ahead of schedule, but unfortunately not everyone has the blow of the required strength. Despite the fact that Mike Tyson's right cross is considered to be the strongest blow, in fact there are several other boxers who had, if not stronger, then clearly not weaker blow.

1. George Foreman is a right uppercut.
2. Ernie Shavers - Right Cross.
3. Max Baer (rumored to knock out a real bull).
4. Joe Fraser is a left hook.

Strength is not important

Even the boxer who has a crushing blow cannot win without having the necessary tactical plans for every fight. All opponents are different and have their own style and strategy, and where the counterattack takes place, the force stop can not always pass. Famous boxers become such not only due to their impeccable which, of course, is also important. But also a boxer can not do without a coach and a special psychological attitude before the fight. It is important to beat an opponent already at the weighing stage.

Modern boxing

Despite the fact that the best boxers of the world of all time have been announced, modern boxing dictates its own rules. If we talk about the achievement of an athlete, regardless of his weight category, then at the moment it is worth noting Floyd Mayweather. He holds the world welterweight boxing champion title.

The rating of eminent fighters is headed by this particular American boxer, and immediately followed by Ukrainian Vladimir Klitschko. Further, the rating of the best modern boxers, regardless of their weight category, is as follows:

• Manny Pacquiao.
• Juan Manuel Marquez.
• Saul Alvarez.
• Carl Froch.
• Danny Garcia
• Adonis Stevenson.
• Sergey Kovalev.

Grand meeting

Despite the achievements of boxers of the last century, speaking of the best, one cannot ignore the 2015 meeting, where Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather will meet. There is probably no lover of this sport who would not talk about a future match. Truly great boxers of the world meet in a full-time fight, the rate of which will be respect and an unprecedented until this time fee in a nine-digit figure. In addition, the athletes will finally decide who is the great fighter of our time and take away three titles.

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This article presents a dozen the best boxers in the world  from all over the world. They became the best at different times. They are collected from various weight categories. This top was compiled on the recommendation of fans, as well as various boxing magazines. To become great boxers, they worked hard on themselves, improved every day. Now, let's start from the tenth place of our top 10 The best and greatest boxers in the world in history .

Number 10. Willy Pep

Speaker: 1940-1966 Total Battles: 241 Wins: 229 Wins by KO: 65 Losses: 11 Draw: 0

Willie Pep takes this honorable tenth place. Boxer can be attributed to the Italian American boxer, who fought in the ring for twenty-six years. On his account a lot of victories and a minimum of defeats, this is probably the most incredible record of all time. Pep belonged to the category of light weight, he fought all the time without defeat until 1944, and also on his account 61 victories, this is impressive. Some time passed, and he still inflicted the first defeat in his career from the world champion Sammy Angott. Soon, Willy won this year in all his fights, and the next year this boxer did not suffer a single defeat. Pep moved on in this sport without any defeats, thereby emphasizing that he is the strongest fighter in the whole boxing world. He won in 73 battles. This is an amazing record that exists in this sport. Pep is undoubtedly rightfully great boxer  of the twentieth century, for which he was brought to the boxers' hall of fame in 1990, he was given first place in a very light weight, according to the magazine Associated Press.

No. 9. Henry Armstrong

Speaker: 1931-1945 Total Fights: 181 Wins: 150 Wins by KO: 101 Losses: 21 Draw: 10

Henry Armstrong is ranked ninth on this list. This boxer started with the lightweight category and ended his career on average. Only Henry was able to win 3 champion awards in three different weight categories. An impressive result. It is believed that he won four titles, but in a fight with Ceferino Garcia a draw was recognized, although it is controversial. However, everyone thinks that it was Armstrong who won. He won 27 times in a row with only knockouts. This is perhaps the best statistics in boxing. Armstrong was recognized great boxer, so decided other boxers no less famous than Henry himself. Boxing magazine The Ring, in 2007, awarded Armstrong the title the best boxer in the world  for 80 years.

Number 8. Rocky Marciano

Speaker: 1948-1955 Total Battles: 49 Wins: 49 Wins by KO: 43 Losses: 0 Draw: 0 (Remained undefeated)

Rocky Marciano worthily gets eighth place. This boxer belonged to the heavyweights, became famous for his cruelty to rivals. The only boxer who has not lost anyone his heavyweight championship. Defended this title six times. He is considered greatest boxer in historyHowever, many also think that he simply could not compete with him. Despite such critics in his direction, Morciano everyone will be able to remember as an undefeated boxer of all time, and also take him into account in various ratings for a long time to come.

No. 7. Julio Cesar Chavez

Speaker: 1980-2005 Total Battles: 116 Wins: 108 Wins by KO: 87 Losses: 6 Draw: 2

He is the most famous and great boxer in Mexico, because it was Chavez who participated already in five categories, this is a six-time winner in 3 weight criteria, he was recognizedthe best boxer in the world  for 10 years. Julio Cesar Chavez was famous for his power, the destructiveness of rivals, a strong chin, as well as constant control of the enemy. In the ESPN ranking among the 50 great boxers, he takes an honorable 24th place. He spent as many as 88 fights without losing, until he was defeated by Frank Randall, then Chavez inflicted 2 defeats on him. Chavez defeated such boxers as Roger Mayweather, Hector Camacho, Sammy Fuentes and many others.

No. 6. Jack Dempsey

Speaker: 1914-1927 Total Fights: 83 Wins: 65 Wins by KO: 51 Losses: 6 Draw: 11

He can be safely called one of the greatest American boxers in history. A lot of people were present at his fights, the first million dollars was earned here. Aggression and the real power of this boxer turned him into the most famous boxer. He has been the undisputed heavyweight champion for seven years now. All these years, he mercilessly dealt with those who wanted to appropriate the title of champion. But after some time, Dempsey still loses him in the battle with Gene Tani, but a year later he defeated him in a new fierce battle. In The Ring’s magazines, Dempsey found himself in tenth place on the list of heavyweights.

No. 5. Mike Tyson

Speaker: 1985-2005 Total Battles: 58 Wins: 50 Wins by KO: 44 Losses: 6 Draw: 0

This greatest boxer takes the fifth line. Everyone has heard that name. This is a world famous boxer, he was famous for defeating absolutely any rivals in a few seconds or during only the first round. They constantly bet on him and only thought about how many minutes the enemy could stand against him. Mike Tyson is considered the most brutal knockout in history. He also found a place in the Guinness Book of Records, for the most powerful and fastest knockouts of all time. (on his account there are 9 knockouts that he did in less than one minute) as well as his record in that he is the youngest winner in heavyweight scales.

No. 4. Jack Johnson

Speaker: 1894-1938 Total Battles: 114 Wins: 80 Wins by KO: 45 Losses: 13 Draw: 12

This is a pretty famous African American boxer. Jack was the undisputed heavyweight champion all the time for ten years! No one ever managed to defeat him. Got into all possible boxing ratings. He always emerged victorious from every battle, despite screams and insults at him. Nobody could beat him for a long time and could not beat him, for this many boxers disliked him. Jack Johnson is an incredible boxer, he had his own fighting style, which opponents could not guess at all, he is also known for his excellent ability to dodge enemy attacks.

No. 3. Sugar Ray Robinson

Speaker: 1940-1965 Total Battles: 200 Wins: 173 Wins by KO: 108 Losses: 19 Draw: 6

Almost everyone considers him the best boxer  of a kind. Robinson took part in 7 weight categories, all the best qualities of a real boxer were formed in it. He was very strong, had increased stamina, he had a very firm chin. He also received his middle and welterweight titles. He proved to everyone that he deserves to be the greatest boxer in history. And many reputable publications give him the first line in such a rating.

No. 2. Muhammad Ali

Speaker: 1960-1981 Total Battles: 61 Wins: 56 Wins by KO: 37 Losses: 5 Draw: 0

This is perhaps the most famous and famous boxer in the world. The title "Boxer of the Year" was with him 5 times, he is recognized best boxer past decade. Ali became the Olympic heavyweight champion. He possessed the title of world champion in this weight, but was deprived of these ranks due to the fact that he did not go to fight in Vietnam. Muhammad was considered invincible. The country tried to humiliate him, but that did not stop him from rising to his feet and reaching such heights. After some time, he made a return to the ring and continued his glorious path.

No. 1. Joe Louis

Speaker: 1934-1951 Total Fights: 72 Wins: 69 Wins by KO: 57 Losses: 3 Draw: 0

The greatest and best boxer in the world  in history. Louis had a very large growth and everyone believed that it was impossible to defeat him, but still he had one defeat from the German Max Schmeling, although the German was not happy about this for a while, after a while, Louis took a sensational revenge, defeating Max in just 1 round. Then he suffered 2 more defeats, but this happened only due to the fact that he was not in the best shape, as well as he had problems with finances and could not maintain constant training. For all, Louis has become an American symbol. Especially Louis was present in the hearts of people just when the Second World War was. As far as we know, during the war there would simply be no one else who could become a politically significant boxer, like Joe Louis. Everywhere a bunch of people crowded around the ring and the radio to find out about his fights with opponents and this gave people at least some, but hope for the future and the belief that everything will be fine in life. Joe Louis was the only boxer to be recognized as the best of the best among any nationality.

We present you the TOP 10 of the Greatest Boxers in the World. They lived and boxed at different times. They have different styles, different characters, but they all loved dangerous and spectacular boxing. All these athletes are physically strong and strong-willed individuals who had to go through a lot to be a winner in the ring. They succeeded, and each came to him in his own way.

So, opens our ten

He boxed in 1940 - 1966, during which time he spent 241 fights. He scored 229 victories, knocked out 65, lost 11 fights, and 0 lost.
The famous and talented boxer fought in the ring a little more than a quarter century. Probably, he holds the record for the ratio of victories and defeats. Pep performed in lightweight and performed without defeat for almost four years. Only in 1944, Willie suffered his first defeat, but soon the boxer won again. A continuous winning series brought him to super-indicators - 107 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, also in 1945, Willy was recognized as the magazine “Ring of the Fighter of the Year”. “Having survived his death” - after a plane crash, by mistake of journalists, newspapers reported the death of an athlete, Willy was able to return to the ring. And the fantastic series of victories continued. Willy possessed high mobility, technology, maneuverability and tactical skill. He divinely moved in the ring, was an example of a game contacting style. At the peak of his career, he was simply elusive. It is considered one of the most agile and speedy boxers of the 20th century.

- ninth place

He performed 1931 - 1945.
“California rocket”, “Perpetual motion machine” was so called Armstrong for a tough, aggressive and rapid manner of battle. He was an extremely strong and hardy boxer. Only he could become a champion in three different weight categories and owned three champion belts at one time. The longest series of his victories was 27 fights, all with a knockout. Ring Magazine in 2007 named Henry the second greatest athlete of the past eighty years. He fought 181, won in 150, and 21 were defeated. After his vibrant sports career, the great boxer became a priest and worked with the poor. In 1988, the celebrated champion passed away.

on the eighth line

Brave, bold and strong-willed athlete. Ruthless to rivals. He performed from 1947 to 1956. He spent 49 fights, of which only six meetings, the enemy could hold out until the end, in the remaining forty-three Rocky won by knockout. Marciano is the only heavyweight athlete to match his champion title to anyone. Often Marciani was injured in battles, his eyes suffered, but Rocky always turned the fight in his favor. He remained undefeated! And for a long time he will take a place in the ratings of the greatest boxers of the planet. It is generally believed that it was Rocky Marciano who became the prototype of the protagonist of the films "Rocky".

in seventh place

A native of Mexico was recognized as the best boxer in the world. 115 fights took place with his participation, in 107 of which he won, 86 wins by knockout, but there were also defeats - 6 and two draws. He performed in eight weight categories. For ten years (1980-1990) was considered one of the strongest boxers in the world. Chavez had a strong chin, was a powerful and strong athlete.

- sixth place

Powerful and aggressive American boxer. For these qualities he was nicknamed Kostol from Manas. He performed in heavyweight. He spent 83 battles, won 65 victories, knocking out opponents - 51, there were 6 defeats and 11 draws. He performed from 1914 to 1927. One of Jack’s tricks - the response to a direct hit by an opponent is still relevant, it is called “Sunny Dempsey”. For seven years he was an unrivaled winner in his weight.

in fifth place

The youngest champion in boxing history. Powerful, strong, confident, aggressive and angry - these are the qualities that helped Tyson to win the champion title. 21 years old, and he is already the absolute world champion. Mike Tyson holds world records, unbroken so far. For example, he is the only absolute champion who has won 3 main titles one after another. He also became famous for the number (9) of the fastest knockouts (from 8 seconds to 1 minute). He is considered the toughest knockout in the world. For his powerful and fast knockouts, he is listed in the Guinness Book of Records. From 1985 to 2005, he spent 58 fights, defeating 50 of them, knocking out his opponents 44 times, and Mike lost the battle 6 times. Often was involved in dark and scandalous stories, has a criminal record.

- fourth place

The black boxer became the first world heavyweight champion. He boxed in the period from 1894 to 1938. He won 114 fights, knocked out 45 times, there were 13 defeats, and 12 draws. For a long time he was invincible, so he often had to endure insults and hatred of others. But Jack always triumphed. He had his own style, which is impossible to guess. Johnson made a great contribution to the development of boxing as a culture, as well as to the development of tactics of warfare.

- third place

In 2002, the Ring recognized him as the best boxer of all time, regardless of weight category. This athlete boxed in several weight categories. Sugar delivered swift and accurate strikes, instantly switched from defense to attack, which confused his opponents. A professional career began in 1940 and continued until 1965. He spent two hundred fights, in 173 he won (108 by knockout), there were 19 defeats and 6 draws. The athlete was very hardy, strong, combined the best qualities of a boxer. Many reputable sports publications give him the top lines of their ratings.

Mohammed Ali

- second line

Champion of the 1960 Summer Olympics Light Heavyweight. Five times received the title “Boxer of the Year”, in 1970 “Boxer of the Decade”. He had a perfect athletic build. Since childhood, he loved boxing, fanatically practiced. Repeatedly won the title of world champion. With his weight and height, he easily moved in the ring. It was he who owned the phrase: "Fluttering like a butterfly, sorry like a bee." In 1960, his professional career began, and last Stand  was in December 1981 61 times he entered the ring, won 56 times, by KO 37. Ali made a huge contribution to the country's sports and political life. He opposed the government, fought for the rights of blacks, refused to participate in hostilities against Vietnam. For this, he was stripped of his well-deserved titles and suspended from competition for three years. After leaving sports, he was engaged in social activities.

The black athlete for the first time won the title of world heavyweight champion. And he owned this title for almost twelve years, during which time he spent 25 brilliant defenses. This record holds so far. The magazine “Ring” four times recognized him as “Boxer of the Year”, and in 2003 his name topped the list of the greatest punchers of all time. During the period from 1934 to 1951 he spent 69 fights, in which 66 won, of which 52 by knockout, three times lost. Joe Louis was a real symbol of the United States. Many polls consider Louis the best knockout in history. For eleven years he held the title of the most powerful boxer in the world.

Most recently, I decided to look on the Internet for the top 10 best boxers, however, I did not find a single article that resembled my opinion. So I decided to write an article about the best boxers of all time. This rating is based on the most respected boxing magazine Ring, my personal impressions, statistics of boxers, as well as the opinions of people who are fond and engaged in boxing. Honestly, any rating of great boxers will be very subjective, but let's get started.

Statistics: 173 wins, 109 (KO) 19 losses, 6 draws

He boxed in 1940-1965.

Many boxing fans consider Robinson the best boxer of all time. He is perhaps the most talented fighter in the world. His incredible strength, lightning attacks and a solid chin helped him defeat the strongest opponents. Robinson was also easy to remember by his appearance. Sugar Ray owned the famous night club in Haarlem, and also sang and danced beautifully. Both in the ring and outside it, Robinson was a very important figure in the life of people and the country. He really possessed incredible abilities and iron will. Of course, there are boxers with statistics better than Robinson, but, as a rule, they fought with weak opponents. Ray, on the other hand, chose only the most worthy and powerful, defeating them one by one in his “beautiful” manner.

2. Mohammed Ali

Statistics: 56 wins, 37 (KO), 5 losses

Boxed in 1960-1981.

Mohammed Ali  - the greatest boxer who has contributed not only to sports, but also to the political life of the country. Being the world champion in heavyweight, he refused to go to Vietnam and held anti-government speeches for which he was imprisoned. Ali returned three years later and was ready to take himself to the top of boxing again. He fought such great boxers as Joe Fraser, George Foreman, Ken Norton and many others. At the same time, he defeated them, showing his incredible talent and amazing will. Many of his main fights became legendary and got the name, "Thriller in Manilla", "Rumble in the Jungle." still one of the most recognizable people on the planet. Whenever one remembers him when compiling any ratings of boxers, Ali will always be in the top ten.

Statistics: 150 wins, (100 KO) 21 losses and 9 draws

Boxing in 1931-1945

Henry Armstrong was the first boxer to own three championship belts at the same time. He would have got a fourth, if not for a draw with Garcia, which many consider unfair. Despite this, he defended the title of champion in the welterweight title more than anyone else in the world. He began his career very poorly, however, then an incredible series of victories went. Many times during his career, Armstrong has responded to defeat with ten victories. His best series of victories lasted 27 fights, and he defeated every fight by knockout. This is the best series of victories in the history of boxing. No one else did. Nowadays Pacquiao and Mayweather are the best in this weight, but they are far from Armstrong. In 2007, Ring Magazine named Armstrong the 2nd greatest boxer in 80 years. Despite this, I put him in third place. After he “hung the gloves,” Armstrong became a coach and preached Baptism.

Statistics: 66 wins, 52 (KOs), 3 losses

Boxing in 1934-1951

Joe Louis was a true symbol of America. He instilled hope in the hearts of people, Louis just could not lose. He became the pride of African Americans. During World War II and racial harassment in America, Joe Louis became more than a boxer. Many of Louis’s fights have become very significant for politics, international relations and people. Across the country, people turned on the radio and listened to the victories of this greatest boxer. Such an important boxer will never be again, partly due to the political atmosphere of that time. Joe Louis was the first African American boxer to become an idol for all people in America, regardless of their skin color. His three defeats came to the end of his career, when Louis was not at all in his best shape. After his great past, he was mired in debt for tax evasion. No one remembered how much money and support he gave to his country during the war. He was forced to fight even in retirement. Although he was very old, thanks to his technique, he managed to defeat many opponents.

Statistics: 103 wins, 70 (KOs), 16 losses

Boxed in 1968-2001

Roberto Duran has been at the top of boxing for over thirty years. For all true boxing enthusiasts, Roberto ranks in the top ten. He is a fighter to all fighters. If you look at his fights, you can understand how gifted this man is. Durant is the only boxer who has won battles for 5 decades. Roberto Duran had all the makings of the greatest boxer. He had an aggressive fighting style, strength, speed and iron will. He was able to rise from the ashes, like a phoenix, when no one thought that he could fight. And not just rebel, but rebellion defeating young boxing star Sugar Ray Leonard. Thanks to all this, he can be confidently given 5th place in my ranking.

Statistics: 36 wins, 25 (KOs), 3 losses, 1 draw

Boxed in 1977-1997

Anyone who is fond of boxing knows Leonard. He alone was able to fill the void in boxing after Mohammed Ali. He was awarded the title Boxer of the Decade in the 1980s. He fought the best of the best and defeated boxers such as Roberto Duran, Marvin Hagler and Wilfred Benitez. Sugar Ray Leonard very quickly became the greatest boxer, as he possessed all the qualities of a fighter: excellent technique, intelligence, attractive appearance, charm, speed and reaction. He received a gold medal at the Olympics and won many championships for juniors. After the Olympics, Leonard was going to go to business school. However, his girlfriend ruined everything. She wanted to get help for the child without telling Leonard about it. The press immediately found out about this and attacked him, because of this he had to become a professional. His most famous fights against Marvin Hagler, Tommy Hearns and Roberto Duran made a huge impression on all boxers and put Leonard on the list of the greatest. Thanks to his magnificent battles with strongest rivals, his charisma and charm, I firmly put him in 6th place in my ranking.

Statistics: 87 wins, 59 (KOs), 3 losses, 9 draws

Boxing in 1963-1977

Carlos Monzon is an Argentinean boxer whose career is full of boxing, drama and tragedy. Carlos Monzon has one of the longest series of victories in our time. At first, it seemed that his fighting style was not something special. Having lost 3 times in points in the first twenty fights, he began to show incredible power of blows. In the end, he showed himself on the stage of world boxing and won more than 60 times in a row! After defeating the world middleweight champion, it immediately became clear that Monzon would be the best. Monzon defeated Griffith world champion three times. Before their 2 fight, Monzon ran 3 miles to lose weight, and then defeated him. Having become a champion, he defeated the most powerful opponents, and no one else could stop him. In 1995, he died in a car accident, immediately after 11 years in prison. Many boxing magazines are sure to make it into the TOP 10 greatest boxers.

Statistics: 62 wins, 52 (KO), 3 losses, 2 draws

Boxed in 1973-1987

Amazing Marvin Hagler is the idol of so many boxing fans. He was a beast who defeated all his rivals. He has the highest average knockout wins. The amazing Marvin Hagler also won the most spectacular fight in the history of boxing. Before the fight with Sugar Ray Leonard, Hagler had 2 defeats. Despite the fact that he lost by a very controversial decision of the judges, he was able to avenge all his failed fights and defeated all rivals by knockout. And also completely dominated the middleweight. His best fights were against Thomas Hearns, Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard, in which Hagler was able to defeat with incredible willpower.

Statistics: 44 wins, 29 (KOs), 10 losses, 2 draws

Boxing since 1989

Evander Holyfield - the greatest American professional boxer, who possessed an iron will, incredible strength and strongest character. Defeating Mike Tyson, he truly dominated the heavyweight division. So far, at 51, he is going to box for the third time with his opponent Mike Tyson. In general, you can talk a lot about this person (we read the biography on the site), but every person who is fond of boxing knows and respects this boxer for sure. This man, like no one else deserves to be in the TOP 10 of the best boxers in the world. For me, he is the best heavyweight after Mohammed Ali.

Statistics: 55 wins, 40 (KOs), 8 losses

Boxed in 1989-2011

Roy Jones the Younger has really impressive light heavyweight stats: he had 7 belts at the same time. Roy was also the only boxer who started in middleweight, being a junior, and reached the heavy. He was the first in 106 years to become the world champion, both in middleweight and heavyweight. In the 1990s, he was the "Fighter of the Decade." Roy so dominated the middleweight, and then became the champion in the second middleweight, light heavy and heavyweight. At the same time, all his fights were incredibly exciting and spectacular. No wonder they say that Roy Jones is one of the most gifted boxers in history. Now he is commenting on the fights. Thanks to all his merits, statistics and quality, I confidently put him in 10th place in my ranking.