who is the greatest fighter of all times?

Answer 1

If vitali doesn't injure himself them him or otherwise wladimir klitschko

Answer 2

1. Sugar Ray Robinson 173-19-6 108 kayo's
2. Rocky Marciano 49-0-0 43 kayo's
3. Joe Louis 69-3-0 55 kayo's
4. Willie Pep 230-11-1 65 kayo's
5. Archie Moore 194-26-8 141 kayo's

Answer 3

A thesis submitted by the finest boxing writers would fail to conjure a definitive answer to the question posed here, and many have tried inconclusively. The evidence is so subjective and a case could be made for a number of combatants.

Firstly, the need to establish criteria is paramount. Defining on what principles greatness is based is the most logical step.

I opt for the pound for pound analysis, assessing fighters against one another on the slightly spurious notion of them competing at even weight, e.g. how does a heavyweight version of Duran fare against Ali, or would a featherweight Joe Louis be able to catch Willie Pep clean? To this flawed theory, I add their ring achievements, longevity and class of competition and further substantiate their respective credibility by studying their strengths and weaknesses. The sum total remains little more than opinion and evidential support for some of the earlier contenders, Dempsey, Johnson etc is harder to find and review, so the deck is immediately stacked.

However, despite the neurosis I feel contemplating the submission of an answer and the merits there of, I never find my own too hard to find.

Muhammad Ali is the greatest fighter because he fought and beat a list of exceptional heavyweights across two eras, did it with panache, guile and heart. Changed styles to prolong his career after the fleeting embrace of youth and the blessing of speed had passed and still found ways to beat his contemporaries.

To face and beat Sonny Liston, Floyd Patterson, Jerry Quarry, Joe Frazier, George Foreman and Ken Norton, not to mention Ron Lyall, Earnie Shavers and Ernie Terrell all fantastic punchers is an insurmountable body of work. However, it is within his role as boxing ambassador in which Ali moves beyond the fistic achievements of Sugar Ray, Duran, Pep, Moore, Charles and Monzon.

Without Ali, the wealth of modern day boxers, the elite echelon at least, wouldn't be possible - he transcended the sport and entered the consciousness of the global populous more than any other sportsman in history. Indeed only Pele and Mike Tyson could claim even comparable profile with Ali.

In his prime, before suspension, he was a sublime, bewitching sight. Immeasurably fast of foot, hand and thought, a savage finisher, possessor of an electrifying jab and a limitless ability to land mesmerising combinations.

Beyond his prime, and in battles with Frazier and Foreman, he was tough, durable and incessantly determined. Showing heart, chin and courage seemingly contrary to his reflex based style of the late sixties.

He was a phenomenon. Able to perform in premier class for more a decade against arguably the toughest level of competition the weight class has ever seen.

And against anyone else nominated for this prize, he would have found a way to win.

Answer 4

Just curious if anyone is taking a running tally on this (or similar questions) as well as, the Tyson vs Ali. I'd like to see if they're neck and neck. Greatest is Sugar Ray Robinson he holds the Top Spot on the All-Time Pound for Pound List.

Answer 5

1, Muhammad Ali, Boxing ability, speed, heart, stamina and durability imo makes him second to none.

2, Sugar Ray Robinson, as above but I give it to Ali as he was the heavier man and equally as quick, if not slightly quicker.

3, Oscar De La Hoya, He won 7 gold amateur titles between 1990 and 1992. As a pro he has won world titles in 6 different weights.

Answer 6

Sugar Ray Robinson

Answer 7

Muhammad Ali

Answer 8

Ali, Robinson, Pep, Louis, Johnson

Answer 9

Muhammed Ali

Answer 10

Well there were two outstanding fighters in my lifetime one being Muhammed Ali and the other Mike Tyson

Answer 11

1. Sugar ray robinson. speed, balance ,chin ,punch, style

2 Ali, as above but came along after the master

3 Roberto Duran. fought from lightweight to super middle, all comers, always game, always going forward. Fought all the greats at the weights, leonard, herns, hagler.pure warrior.

4.Jack Johnson, best of his time by 3 streets, used to play with world champions.