Back in the day, Leonard was also part of "The Fabulous Four.". No way. Click Agree to accept our use of cookies or you can choose to opt out of our use of cookies by following the instructions in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Notice. 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. Another thing: Joe Frazier and Rocky Marciano would be light heavyweights today. Then he was quickly lifting it up while releasing the blow. Smokin Joedid most of his knockouts, with that punch, while he was walking his opponents down. Unless perhaps Tyson Fury has anything to say about that. His joint record of defeating 21 boxers for the world heavyweight championship and winning 14 championship bouts was unbeaten for 35 years. For example, Muhammad Ali is a much greater boxer than Anthony Joshua, because of his competition and the things he accomplished but I dont think that he is able to beat Joshua if they fought in their primes.
The top 10 heavyweights of all time - Boxing News TGT Tips! And Ali proved himself the best of them all. In his great boxing career, Jones has won several world titles, and he also won a Silver medal at the Olympics in 1988. But he was also the greatest boxers who ever lived, There are several reasons why: But Muhammad did the complete opposite he crossed his feet by moving his right foot behind his left one while moving to his left. Marcel Thil 68. Your email address will not be published. After beating Wilder, Fury is widely regarded as the lineal heavyweight champion. Listons Jab-Cross wasnt the normal 1-2 (jab-cross) combination with light but quick jab and powerful right hand. 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. He was poorly managed and handled. Twenty-five consecutive title defenses more than imprinted Louis as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. And both components of his fighting game have been on display in all three of his fights against Deontay Wilder one of boxings biggest punchers of all time and his unanimous decision points win over Wladimir Klitschko. Not a bad list, but a few observations: So he was a thought matchup for everyone. Zora Folley (1953-1970, 79-11-6): 134.3, 35. Look at Tyson get hammered (YOUNGER than Larry Holmes) in his last two fights against journeymen.
List of the 10 greatest heavyweight boxers of all time: Has - DAZN But when it came time for Tyson to fight top prime guys, Hes 0-6 in fights that actually matter. So for Holyfield, the only way to beat such a monster was to fight from the outside and to outpoint him. March 3, 2023 8:50 am ET. Muhammad Ali has been named the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time and the greatest athlete of the 20th century by the magazine 'Sports Illustrated'. If a new fan asked me what Johnsons best win was and why, Id have a hard time convincing them. Ali 2. The technique of that punch wasnt perfect at all, (every boxing coach will be shocked if he sees it), but that doesnt mean it wasnt effective.
'Greatest fighter ever': How Jon Jones envisions career after Ali finished his career with a 56-5 record with 37 KOs. Lennox Lewis made the cut and Iron Mike didnt..laughable. Definitely, George Foreman is one of the most intimidating and exciting boxers to watch. 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. Marciano never fought Joe Louis. This site is owned and operated by Dimitar Ivanov.
Boxing Legends - Who Are the Greatest Boxers of All Time? Greatest Boxers of All Time - Top Ten List - TheTopTens 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 . He was much bigger, stronger and athletic than most of his opponents. Very impressive. Mike Tyson was knocking people out! His fists were 14 inches around, which are the largest fists measured in the heavyweight boxing division. No Tyson in the list?
George Foreman names top ten heavyweights of all time, but there's no Holmes was 38 when he fought a 21-year-old, peak Tyson, same age as Ali was when he fought Holmes. His right overhand was a really had punch, because Luis was able to transfer the power from hisfeet, through the body, to the fist very efficiently with a crisp technique. At 18, he won a Gold medal in the 1960 Summer Olympics. Then show me a fight where Tyson did anything similar. Actually, considering his height and reach disadvantage compared to his opponents (he was5ft1012tall, and has the shortest reach in the heavyweight history only68), that was the best style for him. But by doing that they often left their head open, which was a perfect opportunity for Iron Myke to land the knockout blow. In his short prime, Tyson is a serious challenge for anyone. He fought a total of 81 fights with 76 stunning wins. 4. Mike Tyson was the best fighter I ever saw. And as we know, the sport never stops toevolves so Joshua has an unfair advantage over Ali. Holyfield had a trilogy with Riddick Bowe, beat Foreman, who, while old, had a serious comeback, earlier killed Frasier and Norton inside two rounds, then 5 for Frazier, beat Ron Lyle, and later beat Michael Moorer, half his age, whod BEATEN Holyfield. Jack Dempsey: Fast, aggressive and powerful, The Manassa Mauler revolutionized boxing with his swarming, all-action style. Rocky Marciano 12. Jersey Joe Walcott (1930-1953, 50-20-1): 261.7, 16. A prime Holmes would have battered Tyson into submission. Muhammad Ali: Why is Ali number one? Bob Baker (1949-1959, 51-16-1): 134.4, 34. Give me a break. Floyd Mayweather 6. Evander Holyfield should be top ten. Not his fault if he fought and beat old men as champ. Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images. Most athletic slugger I ever saw. He won the gold medal at the 1960 Olympics and went on to become the first boxer to win the heavyweight title three times. Foremans last 10 opponents were unbeaten or just had 1 loss. 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. Simply, he beat more great heavyweights than any fighter before or since. Lennox Lewis (1989-2003, 41-2-1): 547.9, 4. Signature technique: Jab->Left hook to the body->Left hook to the head. *golf clap*. 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. Tyson had little heart but plenty quit in him. When you think of how hard it is to be a successful heavyweight boxer, (or even an unsuccessful one) it is amazing to consider that Mrs. Klitschko gave birth to two, who made it all the way. Crazy to think Mike Tyson was not part of that list. They werent expecting him to generate such power from such short-range, which caught them unprepared. Before he went to jail, everyone ducked him. Another interesting fact about him is that he made an unexpected return after 10 years away from the right to become the oldest man who won the heavyweight title.
The greatest heavyweight boxers of the past 50 years: Where do Muhammad This group included Leonard himself and three others; Roberto Durn, Thomas Hearns, and Marvin Hagler. He should be considered as one of the best Lightweights of all time. Obviously, Liston has, by far, the longest reach in the heavyweight class back then. Literally knocking over tomato cans. Picking just 10 great heavyweights from 100+ years means some elite champions have to miss out. Langford was tiny when he fought Johnson. Thats a boxer who likes to exchange. 10 Best Undefeated Boxers in the History Ranked. And each of these incredible heavyweights did that: from titanic punchers to dazzling boxers. He knew that Foreman was bigger and stronger than him and also that he deals pretty handily with infighters (as you can see in his fight with Joe Frazier). Joe Louis The brown bomber, was a mix of several boxing styles. When he was fighting with infighters, he just pushed them away as they tried to close the distance. MF & DAZN: X Series 005 Jay Swingler v NichLmao, Who won the PFL Challenger Series last night?
The fans' top 5 greatest boxers of all time | NBC Sports When Louis first retired in 1948, he did so as champion with a 58-1 win-loss record. And those are things you cant see very often back then. Didnt he get beaten by a fat man? He was a bully and a quitter. 10. Because Joshua is much bigger and he is generations ahead of Ali. He was good everywhere, no matter if he was fighting from the inside, or from a long distance. Second, since we have chosen to rank fighters in one division only so we can spread the glory around, you will not see Gene Tunney, Ezzard Charles orSam Langford here, as they are on our list of the all-time best light heavyweights. Muhammad Ali (1960-1981, 56-5-0): 757.9. In an era when segregation was still legal, Louis' athleticism made him one of the few African-American celebrities of his time. In boxing history, Gerald Arthur Cooney came as the one who gave contenders the most powerful punches. Does tag team boxing have a future in the sport? In more recent times, Deontay Wilder and his 10 consecutive title defenses demonstrated his own feared punching power and greatness that shouldn't be overlooked, either. Ken Norton should get at least an honorable mention. Sonny Liston (1953-1970, 50-4-0): 625.7, 3. Best pure puncher who ever got in a ring. The only other heavyweights who have held The Ring magazine title twice are Floyd Patterson and Muhammad Ali. Johnsons defense should rank him number one. Big George knocked the hell out of Frazier twice and Smoking Joe is ranked over Foreman? Smokin Joe was an absolute buzzsaw. No one better to learn from. Lennox Lewis is too low. Both fighters liked to jab their opponent while circling to their left. Cruiserweights May 1994 Issue Evander Holyfield Dwight Qawi Carlos DeLeon Ossie Ocasio Orlin Norris Super Middleweights May 1994 Issue Chong-Pal Park Sugar Ray Leonard Thomas Hearns James Toney Michael Nunn Jr Middleweights May 1994 Issue His style relied mostly on footwork, speed and timing. Using this technique Klitschko made many of his KOs. 1. Tyson would never beat Sonny Liston or Joe Frazier or Deontay Wilder for that matter. Antonio Cervantes 69. 27 Abe Attell. Ranking Explanation . The boy from Catsville New York is the second greatest.
Ring Magazine's 80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years - LiveAbout 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. Deontay Wilder (2008 - present, 42-1-1): 122.8, 39. Ali is a three-time heavyweight world champion and is widely considered the best boxer of all time. Top 100 greatest boxers of all time: 70-61 70. Foreman was also very tough and has a great punching power which makes it really hard to exchange with him. Muhammad Ali The Greatest was not only one of the best heavyweights of all time, he was also one of the most colorful. 17 Reasons why Jordan is greater than Lebron. It was avenged in devastating style: two minutes and four seconds of violence that left Schmeling with broken bones in his back. In more recent times, Deontay Wilder and his 10 consecutive title defenses demonstrated his own feared punching power and greatness that shouldn't be overlooked, either. George Foreman (1969-1997, 76-5-0): 233.3, 19. Amazingly, he defended his title on 14 different occasions against 13 different boxers from the year he won it until 1974. Liston was nearly knocked out by Cleveland Williams, and also had trouble from Amos Lincoln, but he beat both of them. Zurcher vs. Evans full card results. He was also fightingcomfortably in both boxing stances orthodox and southpaw and was switching between them to get a superior angle during the fight. Archie Moore, Louis, Walcott are all better, and win over Rocky if younger. Instead, Lennox Lewis represents their era as an all time great, and the 11th best ever? And they enabled him to vanquish, among others, Ken Norton, Earnie Shavers, Gerry Cooney,Tim Witherspoon, Mike Weaver and Trevor Berbick. Salesmanship? Dempsey was also developed great head movement, footwork and he was able to fight in both stances. What time is the Jay Swingler vs. NichLMAO fight tonight. But then he threw an uppercut making his opponents fall right into the punch. Feel free to add your thoughts and comments! Gene Tunney (1915-1928, 79-1-4): 464.7, 6. 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. That means this isn't a ranking from 1 to 10; rather the ten who, in this writer's opinion, make the cut. Bonecrusher Smith happened WAY too early. You can check out the heavyweights that finished outside of the top 50 over at BoxRec. Fraziers iconic and convincing victory over Muhammad Ali, and 2. the fact he is second only to Ali in terms of the best boxers competing in the strongest era in division history. Muhammad Ali-56-5--(37): In terms of social and historical impact no one even comes close. Mike Tyson was in an awfully weak era. Rocky Marciano (1947-1955, 49-0-0): 692.2, 2. Many fans think his style was boring, calling it jab and grab. Holyfield was a boxer-puncher. Amen!!
Boxing's 50 Greatest Heavyweight Fighters Of All Time Have - SPORTbible Eventually he would be being hit with pinpoint left hooks and right crosses. Top 19 Heavyweights of all time - The Grueling Truth Today we rank the 20 greatest Heavyweights of all time, some on this list may surprise you while others may not. Sorry. That means this isn't a ranking from 1 to 10; rather the ten who, in this writer's opinion, make the cut. The Youngest Heavyweight Champion ever, a record that will never be broken, is the only true accolade Mike has to his name. No Holyfield? 18.. He also kept his hands low and his chin up, which are common mistakes according to many coaches. Archie Moore deserves to be in this list, not only because of the fact that he held the heavyweight title for 10 years but also because of his unique style. Joe Louis 4. That way it was really hard for them to catch him. Current heavyweight superstars Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder also made the top 50. He spent five years of his prime in jail and then people fought him. Tyson is completely overrated. 'Big' George, 71, won the world heavyweight championship repeatedly. Both ruined the division for a decade. Robinson cannot beat a heavyweight. He was a longtime contender who fought ranked fighters regularly beginning in the mid-1970s. Final record: 66-3, with 52 knockouts. Tyson, maybe, but I have no issue with him being left off. Couldnt be hurt.
Greatest Heavyweight Boxers of All Time - TheTopTens The difference? Except that he was a fighter who occasionally, frustratingly, came in unprepared and fought below his level. His 68 knockouts speak for themselves. The idea is to distract your opponents attention with the jab. Three time champ and he was the king of the 90s, which was a very good generation for heavyweights. Is it the toys? Mike Tyson started every fight by putting pressure on his opponents. More athletic and aggressive than Liston. The 10 Best Heavyweight Boxers In The World Right Now, Named And Ranked. I take Lennox Lewis by knockout in later rounds. He is an out-boxer (someone who maintain a distance from their opponent and throws fast and long punches) but unlike the most out-boxers, he has knockout power in both his hands. It is a city of fights and fighters, of hockey and heroes, of broken dreams and immortal glory, a city unlike any other. Cunning and clever, The Galveston Giant didnt just defeat his opponents, but often humiliated them with his skill, smarts and unceasing control of the ring. He is like Morrison, as Stevey below says. Tyson was not even the best of his era - Lost to Douglas, Holyfield TWICE, Lennox Lewis,Danny Williams and McBride.. Tyson NEVER beat anyone who beat him and Never came back when he was down in a fight . 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. Top 15 All-Time Greatest Heavyweight Boxers (Style Breakdown). For example against Sonny Liston, he was moving a lot, making him miss and countering him. And as the other boxers tried to close the distance, Wladimir got into a clinch or headlocked them (which is much easier when fighting with shorter boxers). So Marciano was always trying to close the gap and start an infight. #3 Cain Velasquez (UFC record: 12-3, MMA record: 14-3) At his best, Cain . Tyson 10. The Brockton Blockbuster owns the most famous heavyweight record: 49-0. Louis too, though I think Louis courage would put him over Tyson. Youre the only one with sense. He was also a very intelligent boxer, who was able to adjust his style according to the different opponents. Lennox has to be top five easy! At 31-0-1, all thats left for the reigning WBC and lineal world heavyweight champion and former unified world champ is to snatch undisputed glory as the cherry on top. Tyson is in the top 5, hands down. Essentially, had he entered the UFC at his best, he'd probably be considered their greatest Heavyweight of all time. Really? The greatest heavyweight is the best boxer by default, as they beat everyone across ALL divisions. There is no way Frazier can be ranked above Foreman. Primo Carnera (1928-1946, 89-14-0): 111.2 48. When Ali first retired, in 1978, he was a three-time heavyweight champ whod avenged every defeat. He is where he belongs: Honorable Mention, with a lot of other very good but not great heavyweights. Frazier was able to knock everyone out with it. Walcott. Well, at least Foremans hands. Do people not know that Lewis beat Tyson in 8 rounds?
Who is the Greatest Boxer of All Time? - YouTube 10 Best Undefeated Boxers in the History - Way of Martial Arts He had one of the best jabs in boxing history. Topics:.css-wpf514{color:#72B97D;}Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Erik ten Hag and Jurgen Klopp have called for an end to tragedy chanting in football, Chelsea set for mass summer clearout with 14 players including Mason Mount and Mateo Kovacic on exit list, Cristiano Ronaldo claims Al Nassr win was 'easy game' despite not scoring, fans don't believe him, Fans cant believe this South Sudan goalkeeper is only 18 years old, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has not changed his clothes on touchline since mid-February, Oleksandr Zinchenko tipped to win Premier League 'Player of the Season' award, Fans claim Saudi Pro League is 'scripted' after Cristiano Ronaldo and Martin Campana's 'bizarre' one-on-one encounter, The Result Of The Greatest Boxer Of All Time Has Been Revealed, DAZN Name Top 10 Heavyweight Boxers Of All Time, Eddie Hearn Branded A 'Casual' By Oscar De La Hoya After He Names His Top Heavyweights Of All-Time, The 10 Best NRL Grand Final Moments Of All-Time, Named And Ranked. With his 25 title defenses,Klitschko has one of the longest title reigns in the heavyweight division. Ali was definitely the most famous but also the most successful out-boxer. Cleveland Williams (1951-1972, 80-13-1): 186.6, 21. The similaritiesheavyweight champion, jail sentence, exotic lifestyle and signature voiceare. No iron Mike on top of the list?
Ranking top 10 greatest heavyweight boxers of all time Antoni Nogueira is one of the most accomplished fighters in the history of the heavyweight division. Signature technique: Right cross counter over the jab. 7. 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.
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Division-By-Division - The Greatest Fighters of All-Time - BoxRec Also, both loses clearly because he didnt take the fights as seriously as he should have, but when he did, he made quick work of both. A former champion in PRIDE and the UFC, he had an extremely impressive run from 1996 to 2006, where he went 28-3-1. However there is no denying that the current crop a field that includes Wilder,Anthony Joshua, Oleksandr Usyk and more with WBC and The Ring champ Fury sitting top of the heap have produced the most exciting spell for the 200lbs+ realm in a long time. Wheres mike Tyson? But strictly off resume, he belongs closer to the bottom of this list than to the top. Louis is the prime example of what it means to be a boxing legend. I think he is one of the greatest because of how better he was than his competition. Cus was more than just his coach he was Tysons everything and guided him. When talking The Greatest heavyweights, Alis name reigns supreme. Another boxings greatest robberies. The next time he changed levels like he is going to throw a body shot, but then he sprang up with a hook to the head. They were both under six feet and 200 pounds. Famous fight:Sonny Liston vs Cassius Clay. 6. Today's big question Where does Tyson Fury rank among the best heavyweight boxers of all time? A boxing enthusiast who is always eager to learn something new about boxing and share it! That way he was nullifying the reach and height advantages of his opponents. But they, too, are among the greatest of all time, so thats not too shabby. Of course, he has a great strategy for every different opponent. He reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949, and is considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. A more intelligent fighter and harder puncher than Ali. Ernie Terrell (1957-1973, 46-9-0): 117.5, 43. Roberto Duran 8. Does tag team boxing have a future in the sport? Terence Crawford 63.
Top 10 Boxing Heavyweights of All Time - YouTube So, without further ado, the best heavyweights of all-time. He also liked to put his gloves on his opponents gloves to trap their hands. Gypsy King retained his WBC crown with a stunning KO of Deontay Wilder The Week Staff 11 Oct. There was never a Plan B, and theres a point in every boxers career when hes going to need one. Signature technique:Bait a cross -> Counter with a check lead hook. But can we put him up there with the absolute all-time greats just yet? Ken Norton. Naturally, heavyweights of the 1950s couldnt compete in-ring with giants like the Klitschko brothers. They usually, stay at a mid-range, in position dangerous for both for them and for their opponents. Joe Frazier (32-4-1, 27 KO) Joe Frazier had beaten many great opponents including Buster Mathis, Doug Jones and Muhammad Ali (once). All the people who claim he never beat anyone forget that he won the title in a tournament. No Mike Tyson is a shame!! Holmes threw that combo usually while he was circling around his opponents. Bob Pastor (1935-1942, 53-7-5): 259.8, 17. 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. He was a very patient fighter who wasnt always taking the risk to finish his opponents off. Roscoe Toles (1931-1950, 45-10-6): 140.1, 31. Famous fight:Jack Johnson vs Frank Moran. And not only that but also his hands were huge. Today I saw alacrity used correctly (perfectly, for that matter). Dominant wins over Eddie Machen, George Chuvalo, Jimmy Ellis, Oscar Bonavena, Doug Jones, Bob Foster, Buster Mathis, Jerry Quarry and Joe Bugner prove the point. 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. Granted you can say in his era there was a lack of talent, but this is beyond his control. Mike Tyson 5. Famous fight: Vitali Klitschko vs Corrie Sanders. Throw in Norton, Quarry, Patterson, Lyle and Bonavena too. A young Holmes most likely beats Tyson, but apart from that, Holmes is without a doubt in the top ten all-time, while Tyson, to the surprise of many, is not. PowerfulJRE 14.1M subscribers Subscribe 543K views 1 year ago #101 This clip is taken from the Joe Rogan Experience MMA Show #101 with Kevin Holland &.
Top 19 Heavyweights of all time - The Grueling Truth Go back and watch the Norton fight, even just round 15 if you dont have the time. As one of the world's greatest boxers of all time, Roberto Duran had 31 consecutive wins before he stepped into the ring with Ken Buchanan in 1972 for his first shot at the title. The style he developed required goodhead movement and timing. His fight against Gane for the vacant heavyweight title is the headline event of UFC . His defense was just as impressive as his offensive skills. Dempsey 14. Holmes 8.
Best Light Heavyweight Boxers Of All Time - Punch Prime Biggest Boxing Knockouts in the heavyweight division? Very surprising. For example, they both had knockout power and they both used their size and strength to control their opponents in the clinch. But in 2021, he made a comeback with BKFC, then had a boxing . The Jeffries fight was a huge event, but I didnt think this a popularity contest and I dont know how to explain that a 6-year retired ex-champion could be considered one of a guys best wins. We saw the skill but we were ROBBED of the will, his future, and his full potential. But of course, there are some differences between both fighters. There couldnt be two more diametrically opposed fighters, in terms of surviving being hurt. Because if you want to walk somebody down, youre probably going to get some punches in the face, so you need to know how to deal with them. Fury has combined pure boxing skills with underrated punching power to a supreme level amidst his growing dominance. Simple yet effective. 1. Tyson could never deal with adversity, which is why he doesnt belong on the list of ATGs. Sonny Liston, Floyd Paterson (twice), Foreman, Frazier (twice), Norton (twice) and many more hall of famers around that. He had a record of 56-5 and his fights were always highly-anticipated . And inane. Wins over Jess Willard, Georges Carpentier, Jim Flynn, Big Bill Tate, Billy Miske, Luis Firpo, Gunboat Smith and Jack Sharkey. Melio Bettina (1934-1948, 83-14-3): 189.5, 20. The list obviously includes the likes of Iron Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali but where do they fall on this boxing heavy Show chat replay. Elmer Ray (1933-1949, 99-23-11): 170.8, 24. Great fighter but mentally and emotionally not in the same class with the ones you listed. Peak Big George demolished unbeaten Frazier inside two rounds, then did the same to tough Ken Norton. Max Baer, Max Schmeling, James J. Braddock and Jersey Joe Walcott all felt Louis wrath. Posted below are the top 50 heavyweight boxers of all time. The fighters, listed chronologically, are John L. Sulllivan, James Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons, James Jeffries, Jack Johnson, Jack Dempsey, Gene Tunney, Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano, Sonny Liston, Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Larry Holmes, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Riddick Bowe, Lennox Lewis, Vitali Klitschko and Wladimir Klitschko.