5)”Smokin” Joe Frazier – 32-4(27 KO) – Joseph William Frazier, born January 12th, 1944, in Beaufort South Carolina. Joe Frazier was one of the greatest boxers of all time. Joe Frazier won a gold medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics as an amateur. From his durability, formidable left hand, head movement, to his relentless pressure fighting style, Frazier was one of the most technical heavyweight boxers of his time. In fact, Joe Frazier was the first boxer to defeat Muhammad Ali. Frazier emerged as the top contender in the late 1960s, defeating opponents that included Jerry Quarry, Oscar Bonavena, Buster Mathis, Eddie Machen, Doug Jones, George Chuvalo, and Jimmy Ellis en route to becoming an undisputed heavyweight champion in 1970. The Ring magazine named him “Fighter of the Year” in 1967, 1970, and 1971. The ring ranked him to the eighth greatest heavyweight. He is an inductee of both the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame. In my opinion, Joe Frazier was one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time due to his boxing techniques from his pressure style, to his bobbing and weaving, and his devastating left hand. He also fought great competition during his time. 4) Lennox Lewis – “The Lion” 41-2(32 KO) – The only non-American on the list, Lennox Claudius Lewis was born September 2, 1965 in West Ham, London, England. Lewis is a three time boxing world heavyweight champion, a two time lineal champion, and he remains the last heavyweight to hold the title of “Undisputed Champion”. Lewis defeated popular boxers such as Mike Tyson, Donovon Ruddock, Frank Bruno, Shannon Briggs, and Vitali Klitschko. In my opinion, Lewis had great power and great boxing against his opponents. He’s fought a lot of the top dogs and he rightfully deserves his spot on this list. 3) Larry Holmes – “Easton Assassin” 69-6(44 KO) – Larry Holmes was born November 3rd, 1949 in Easton Pennsylvania. With a sharp left jab, and great technical movements, Larry Holmes had a very successful career. Larry Holmes held the WBC heavyweight title from 1978-1983, the Ring magazine and lineal heavyweight title from 1980-1985, and the inaugural IBF heavyweight title from 1983-1985. Holmes won over 48 professional fights, including victories over Ken Norton(WBC Champion), Muhammad Ali, Earnie Shavers, Mike Weaver, Gerry Cooney, Tim Witherspoon, Carl Williams, and Marvis Frazier. Larry Holmes was inducted into both the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame. Larry Holmes is the only boxer to defeat boxer Muhammad Ali by a stoppage and is the last living boxer to have defeated Ali. In my opinion, Larry Holmes was one of the best technical heavyweight boxers to ever grace a ring. Holmes had a unique boxing style. Everything from his footwork, to defense, to his sharp jab. 2) Mike Tyson “Kid Dynamite/Iron Mike” 50-6(44 KO) – Michael Gerad Tyson was born June 30th, 1966 in Brooklyn, New York. With his devastating knockout power, Mike Tyson is one of most powerful and feared heavyweights of all time At only the age of 15, Mike Tyson knocked out his opponent in the 1981 Junior Olympics in only 8 seconds. With lots of potential, Mike began his career and went professional early and became the youngest heavyweight champion of the world at 20 years old defeating Trevor Berbick. Mike Tyson was ranked #5 hardest puncher in the heavyweight division of all time. Mike Tyson retired with an outstanding record of 50-6(44 KO). In my opinion Mike Tyson was a talented boxer with power you can’t teach. He had slick head movement, good footwork and shifts, and amazing uppercuts. 1) Muhammed Ali “The Greatest” 56-5(37 KO) – Who else could get the number one spot? Cassius Marcellus Clay, was born January 17th, 1942 in Louisville Kentucky. Muhammed Ali is not only one of the most well known boxers ever, but arguably one of the most well known athletes and celebrities ever. At only the age of 18, he won a gold medal in the light heavyweight division at the 1960’s Summer Olympics. At the age of 22, Cassius Clay won the world heavyweight championship title defeating a highly favored Sonny Liston. After having a record of 56 fights, 5 losses, and 37 KO wins, Muhammed Ali was named the second greatest boxer in history, pound for pound by ESPN. In my personal opinion, Muhammed Ali was a uniquely talented boxer, being technically sound, having a great jab, great defense, and phenomenal footwork–not to mention charisma and flair that doesn’t come around often.
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