He was doing that by keeping his lead hand low, making himself vulnerable for crosses. His numbers speak for themselves: he got to 48-0 and 20 title defences before finally tasting defeat - controversially - to Michael Spinks when Holmes was closing in on his 36th birthday. Thats true, Tyson was pretty much out of his prime. Thats because he has knockout power, especially with his right hand, but he wasnt effective at all when he needed to fight at a close range. There was never a Plan B, and theres a point in every boxers career when hes going to need one. 6. Dempsey 14. 4. woodrowmoses 1 yr. ago. Big heart, just would not be beaten. 1. He was good everywhere, no matter if he was fighting from the inside, or from a long distance. In a real fight with Smokin Joe, it was really hard to see the punch coming, because of the way he moved. Literally knocking over tomato cans. 10. Karel Sys (1932-1954, 117-15-10): 115.4, 45. Beat every fighter he ever faced, avenging his two defeats plus the (ridiculous) draw he got in the first Holyfield fight. He was parrying the jabs with his right glove, ducking under the hooks and right straights and usually countering with a left hook to the head or to the body. Alexander Povetkin (2005 - present, 35-2-1): 148.3, 28. Scoring a pair of second-round TKOs of Joe Frazier and Ken Norton are a sample size of how terrifying Foreman was in his era. That allowed him to jab his opponents from a distance without putting himself in danger. Well, at least Foremans hands. Johnson 12. This is supposed to be joke right? Frazier 6. Other Links > Boxing > Top Ranked Ranked Boxers by State Visit Our Patreon Page to Create Your Own All-Time Fantasy Teams and See Other Bonus Material . Prison? Dempsey was also developed great head movement, footwork and he was able to fight in both stances. Granted you can say in his era there was a lack of talent, but this is beyond his control. Henry Akinwande (1989-2008, 50-4-1): 126.7, 37. Mike Tyson started every fight by putting pressure on his opponents. Note: keep in mind that, like all of our rankings, this is not a who-beats-who list, but one that emphasizes individual accomplishment in each fighters time and the quality of the opposition they bested (which is why, for example, we rate Joe Frazier above George Foreman). Ketchel had no business at heavyweight. He destroyed Holmes. Go to YouTube and watch his comeback wins (after nearly being stopped) vs Mike Weaver, Earnie Shavers, Renaldo Snipes. Foremans last 10 opponents were unbeaten or just had 1 loss. Both ruined the division for a decade. It was avenged in devastating style: two minutes and four seconds of violence that left Schmeling with broken bones in his back. Marciano never fought Joe Louis. That way it was really hard for them to catch him. Cant overlook Holmes place in heavyweight history. Tyson never fought anyone in there prime or of any note before 1990. Worst list Ive ever seen A boxing enthusiast who is always eager to learn something new about boxing and share it! Liston was nearly knocked out by Cleveland Williams, and also had trouble from Amos Lincoln, but he beat both of them. His fight against Gane for the vacant heavyweight title is the headline event of UFC . But they were avenged and the degree to which Rahman and McCall were supposed to stand no chance is exaggerated. During the whole fight, he stood his ground and waited for Myke to attack first so he can counter him. That way he was nullifying the reach and height advantages of his opponents. That way he dropped Muhammad Ali in their first fight. Signature technique:Left hook -> Right Cross. I think he is one of the greatest because of how better he was than his competition. Holmes fought real fighters men like Earnie Shavers. He is where he belongs: Honorable Mention, with a lot of other very good but not great heavyweights. Listons Jab-Cross wasnt the normal 1-2 (jab-cross) combination with light but quick jab and powerful right hand. Thats how he knocked many of his opponents out thehard jab stunned them and the cross got the job done. Twenty-five consecutive title defenses more than imprinted Louis as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. Ted Kid Lewis 65. Ali finished his career with a 56-5 record with 37 KOs. A three-time world heavyweight champion, Lewis outpointed Evander Holyfield (essentially twice), laid Mike Tyson flat on his back via a devastating knockout and let Vitali Klitschko know that hes not to be messed with as part of his polished resume. Foreman 5. Another thing: Joe Frazier and Rocky Marciano would be light heavyweights today. Table of Contents 1. Lennox was feinting a right cross to make his opponents lower their head to dodge the shot. Joe Louis: Deadly power, astonishing timing and accuracy, and an amazing 25 defenses of the heavyweight crown make The Brown Bomber one of the greatest boxers who has ever lived, at any weight. This is a list of current professional boxing rankings, which includes the latest rankings by each one of the sport's four major sanctioning bodies, . Joey. All eyes will be on Jon Jones at UFC 285 as arguably the greatest MMA fighter in history makes his long-awaited return as a heavyweight after three years away.. Expectations are high as Jones, 35 . Most great boxers have done this and Lennox Lewis only lost twice and then won in the rematch. Of course, he has a great strategy for every different opponent. Thudding around the ring? Nearly none of his games lasted more than 15 rounds. Still, the fact he beat Holyfield, Tyson, Vitali Klitschko, David Tua, Razor Ruddock and more says it all. The difference? Holyfield held his own, 15 rounds, against a young Lennox Lewis (who destroyed Tyson), and, beat (not on the scorecards) Nikolai Valuev LATE in EVs career. Joe Louis 4. 10. After a standout amateur career, he turned pro in 1934. Back in the day, Leonard was also part of "The Fabulous Four.". He won the gold medal at the 1960 Olympics and went on to become the first boxer to win the heavyweight title three times. He was known for his deadly hitting power throughout his famous boxing career. Boxing legends Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis have all secured a place in the top 10 heavyweight boxers of all time. It may well be that the best defense is a good offense, and Tyson had been an unstoppable force when coming forward, but he was lost when things didnt go his way. Rocky Marciano: With the highest knockout percentage of all heavyweight champions and boasting wins over such greats as Archie Moore, Jersey Joe Walcott, Joe Louis and Ezzard Charles, the undefeated Brockton Blockbuster proved himself a remarkable warrior. The only four-time heavyweight world champion in boxing history, Holyfields victory over Riddick Bowe and wins over Mike Tyson, in particular, more than illustrate his warrior footprint in the sport's lore. He ducked Shavers, Lyle and even an old Sonny Liston. So in order to beat such fighter, Holyfield had to fight from the inside. I agree with you. And Kevin McBride TKOd Tyson is SIX. Ya uhm no. Signature technique:Bait a cross -> Counter with a check lead hook. 26 Eder Jofre. Often titled the greatest boxer of all time, Leonard was also regarded as "Boxer of the Decade" back in the 1980s. All-Time Greatest Heavyweight Champions is the title. Some were renowned for their speed while others were famous for being heavy hitters. He was always moving forward, fighting in aclose distance, pushing and bullying his opponents. Langford was tiny when he fought Johnson. Mike Tyson should be in the top 12! A jab and a right hand. Look at the fear Tyson compounded with ferocious punches for Trevor Berbick, Larry Holmes, Michael Spinks, Frank Bruno and Donovan Ruddock to name a few amidst his reign of terror during the mid to late 1980s and early 1990s. Pure sweet science, master class boxing skills on display from Lewis across his brilliant career. Famous fight:Jack Dempsey vs Jess Willard. Holyfield , Lewis , Douglas got the best of him yet Tyson never faced Foreman or either of the Klitscko brothers I believe these three fighters could have beat Tyson as well Also Riddick Bowe would have a Big advantage over Tyson. The Top 10 Boston Celtics of all Time. Joe Louis Knockouts - Best of Brown Bomber (Tribute) 2. Cant overlook Holmes place in heavyweight history. Signature technique: Uppercuts in the clinch. Kudos on not putting Tyson in the top 12. So, without further ado, the best heavyweights of all-time. Tyson ADMITS he bit EH (classy) out of frustration not knowing what to do when he knew hed lose). Amazing speed, unsurpassed ring intelligence, plus astonishing courage, durability, and will to win, not to mention longevity, make Ali a cut above the rest, the best big man of both the 1960s and 70s, and in truth, as he liked to say himself, The Greatest Of All-Times.. Lennox Lewis 11. He boasts solid wins over David Tua, Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson, Tommy Morrison, Ray Mercer and Vitali Klitschko. Essentially, had he entered the UFC at his best, he'd probably be considered their greatest Heavyweight of all time. However, Vitalis style was much more entertaining to watch and he was much more appreciated by the fans. No iron Mike on top of the list? Holmes threw that combo usually while he was circling around his opponents. Before he went to jail and before Cus DAmato died, he couldnt be touched. Muhammad Ali-56-5--(37): In terms of social and historical impact no one even comes close. And each of these incredible heavyweights did that: from titanic punchers to dazzling boxers. If only Cus would have lived ten more years I think Tyson would be top 5. Never knew defeat. Signature technique: Multiple hooks to the body. Fury has made a case to be considered one of the best heavyweights ever, but just how good is he? The first fight makes our list of the "25 Greatest Heavyweight Contests of the Last 100 years. Rocky Maricano, Riddick Bowe, Jersey Joe Walcott, Floyd Patterson, Wladimir Klitschko, Ken Norton, Chris Byrd, Archie Moore, and Ron Lyle. And he was able to use it really effectively. 6. The greatest heavyweight is the best boxer by default, as they beat everyone across ALL divisions. Many people think that Lennox Lewis was a boxer-puncher, but I think he was a combination between an out-boxer and a brawler. THATs reality, Tyson fans. Signature technique:Bob and weave->Left hook to the head. Liston wasnt the tallest or the biggest boxer. Sugar Ray Robinson 3. George Foreman has eclipsed boxing icon, Mike Tyson, as the all-time toughest heavyweight. Usually, its easier to counter the jab by slipping it inside (moving your head to your left) but Marciano was leaning to his right most of the time while he was fighting, so it was much natural for him to move his head to his right and slip the jab outside. Larry Holmes is the very definition of a warrior. Ferocious. Throw in Norton, Quarry, Patterson, Lyle and Bonavena too. Name: Naoya Inoue. But of course, there are some differences between both fighters. Rocky Marciano A staggering 49-0 record 43 of which by knockout and counting wins over the likes of Joe Louis, Ezzard Charles and Archie Moore, Marciano was among the most feared heavyweights of all time. He fought a total of 81 fights with 76 stunning wins. Unless perhaps Tyson Fury has anything to say about that. Simple: no heavyweight in history faced, let alone defeated, a trio of deadly greats like Liston, Frazier and Foreman. Since then Im always trying to improve my skills, by finding and testing new strategies, and training methods. Thats because he was much faster than them, and was also punching upwards which allowed him to generate more power in his blows. Three time champ and he was the king of the 90s, which was a very good generation for heavyweights. James J. Jeffries: The Boilermaker was revered for decades as one of the greatest ringman in the history of the sport as his combination of bone-crunching power, durability and amazing stamina allowed him to retire undefeated in 1904. Antonio Cervantes 69. 7. Ken Norton should get at least an honorable mention. His fists were 14 inches around, which are the largest fists measured in the heavyweight boxing division. Instead, Lennox Lewis represents their era as an all time great, and the 11th best ever? His strategy basically was to jab his opponents from a distance where they cant reach him andoccasionally land some powerful straight rights. Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman. Jack Johnson won the heavyweight belt in 1908 and become the first African American heavyweight boxing champion. Lennox was most dangerous at a long distance where he can throw his right cross or uppercut with devastating power. He was a pressuring fighter who wasnt afraid to exchange. He beat everyone and won all the belts. Not his fault if he fought and beat old men as champ. Evander also won their second fight after Tyson was disqualified after he bit Evanders ear several times but it was clear that Mike did that out of desperation. For example, in the fight with Myke Tyson, he fought from a close distance, because he knew that Myke is very good at slipping jabs and long punches. All a fighter can do is dominate their own era and prove their greatness in their own time. Signature technique:Lazy Jab -> Powerful cross to the head. 17 Reasons why Jordan is greater than Lebron. The boy from Catsville New York is the second greatest. He was usually much bigger and stronger than his opponents and he easily controlled them in the ring. This technique is risky and requires good speed. Oliver McCall (1985-2019, 59-14-0): 121.6, 40. Foreman destroyed Frazier on two occasions. Applause for not ranking Tyson. Bruce Woodcock (1942-1950, 35-4-0): 119.3, 41. Signature technique: Jab->Left hook to the body->Left hook to the head. He spent five years of his prime in jail and then people fought him. That allowed him to throw a powerful right cross without his opponents see it by moving his left glove off their eyes a split of the second before the cross lands. Famous fight:Sonny Liston vs Cassius Clay. Your email address will not be published. Picking just 10 great heavyweights from 100+ years means some elite champions have to miss out. He won the first one and was robbed by the judges in the third one. Deontay Wilder (2008 - present, 42-1-1): 122.8, 39. He could do no more than beat them but, perhaps wisely, he didnt wait to face any up-and-coming boxers! He was light on his feet, moving around George a lot, and using sharp body-head combinations. In boxing history, Gerald Arthur Cooney came as the one who gave contenders the most powerful punches. Tyson in his prime was unstoppable. He nearly lost twice to Ringo Bonevena and was bitch-slapped by Foreman. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-n1h13z{color:black;color:#fff;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-n1h13z{color:#fff;}}Published14:07,30 August 2020 BST.css-qdg7d1{color:#72B97D;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-qdg7d1{color:#72B97D;}}| Last updated15:48,12 August 2021 BST. Couldnt be hurt. 9. The Philadelphia icon couldnt cope with Big Georges otherworldly power - but he gave every other boxer he faced, including Ali, absolute hell. But such punches are very easy to be seen because they require building huge momentum. That way he stopped the punches even before they were thrown. Lennox Lewis (1989-2003, 41-2-1): 547.9, 4. Of course, there are somesimilarities in the styles of the two brothers. He was poorly managed and handled. Then show me a fight where Tyson did anything similar. Whos ranked an all time great? Tyson at 12 is good. Many cite this as a feat of Marciano. Floyd Mayweather 6. If a new fan asked me what Johnsons best win was and why, Id have a hard time convincing them. Tyson should definitely be in the top 10. Larry Holmes (1973-2002, 69-6-0): 330.3, 13. That shows how adaptive and smart fighter Holyfield was in his prime which is the reason why he is one of the greatest ever. He also kept his hands low and his chin up, which are common mistakes according to many coaches. Tyson is completely overrated. He reinvented himself over and over again. He had a record of 56-5 and his fights were always highly-anticipated . The strategy of Smokin Joe was simple to make his opponents step back using his constant pressure, feints, body shots and wrestling techniques (such as pushing the other boxers chest with his head). Melio Bettina (1934-1948, 83-14-3): 189.5, 20. Show some respect. Whether it was avenging his loss against Joe Frazier with two victories over his rival,taking the steam out of George Foreman at The Rumble in the Jungle or earning hard-fought wins over the rugged likes of Floyd Patterson and Ken Norton, Alis GOAT legacy resides on the heavyweight throne as the best. With respect you talk rubbish when you assert that a peak Tyson would obliterate a peak Lennox Lewis!!! Does tag team boxing have a future in the sport? Mike Tyson was in an awfully weak era. And its hard to say that someone that has the highest knock out percentage and never lost isnt at least top two, or more likely number one. 'Bones' hasn't fought since picking up a controversial decision win over Dominick Reyes in . A staggering 49-0 record 43 of which by knockout and counting wins over the likes of Joe Louis, Ezzard Charles and Archie Moore, Marciano was among the most feared heavyweights of all time. No. Jimmy Bivins (1940-1955, 86-25-1): 389, 7. He ended up beating the defending champion to clinch the world lightweight title. He was using his left hand, mainly to throw some fast but light jabs, to keep his opponents away or to measure the distance for his right crosses or uppercuts. With his, size, his punching power, and his chin, Foreman wasnt afraid to trade punch for punch no matter what type of opponent he was facing. Most of the times Johnson kept a distance from his opponents and fought from the outside but that doesnt mean he wasnt able to out grapple them in the clinches. A 1987 version of Mike would have demolished him. The reason why he is one of the greatest boxers is that he has wins over boxers fighting in all styles out-boxers, brawlers, other infighters. Feel free to add your thoughts and comments! March 3, 2023 8:50 am ET. That means this isn't a ranking from 1 to 10; rather the ten who, in this writer's opinion, make the cut. Look at the fear Tyson compounded with ferocious punches for Trevor Berbick, Larry Holmes, Michael Spinks, Frank Bruno and Donovan Ruddock to name a few amidst his reign of terror during the mid to late 1980s and early 1990s. This group included Leonard himself and three others; Roberto Durn, Thomas Hearns, and Marvin Hagler. Henry Cooper (1954-1971, 40-14-1): 118.8, 42. Unlike his brother (Wladimir), who was an out-boxer, Vitali was a brawler. Try to forget his social impact, good looks, quotes and even that unique fighting style that saw a 6ft 3in adonis float around the ring like a featherweight - his fists by his sides, daring you to hit him - what makes Ali the No 1 heavyweight ever is something far more concrete.
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