Who Was The Greatest Heavyweight Champ, After Larry Holmes?

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  1. DS Phil Hunter

    DS Phil Hunter Active Member Full Member

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    That's what edges him out of my top 5 for those reasons.
     
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  2. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I give him alot of credit for fighting everyone, but unfortunately that doesn't add to his credentials regarding ranking. Because as you know it's all about the W.
     
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  3. janitor

    janitor VIP Member

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    I will go with Lewis, but you could make a case for others.
     
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  4. JunlongXiFan

    JunlongXiFan Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wladimir Klitschko, by a mile. Although if you don't count fighters greater than Holmes, perhaps it is Lewis
     
  5. RulesMakeItInteresting

    RulesMakeItInteresting Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  6. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I have to go with the majority and say Lewis
     
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  7. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I don’t personally rate Wladimir Klitschko higher than Lennox Lewis but I can understand some arguments which may place him there. The man ruled the heavyweight division longer than anyone in history and has a practically endless list of wins over ranked opposition, fellow belt holder, past and present champions, etc, etc. his fighting style was painful to watch and he has some bad unavenged losses but he’s earned the right to call himself a great
     
  8. Storm-Chaser

    Storm-Chaser Well-Known Member Full Member

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    George Foreman.
     
  9. Levook

    Levook Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Brave man! I want so much to say Evander, but just can't. Even though Holy would beat Lewis in their primes, LL did so much more consistent work, apart from getting leveled those couple of times. He came back admirably though, and exacted his revenge in the manner of a true ATG champ.
     
  10. White Bomber

    White Bomber Boxing Addict Full Member

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    In terms of peak form, Tyson.
    In terms of achievements, it's Lewis. Wlad closely follows him and Fury might be in the discussion also in the future, depending on what he does vs Usyk and/or AJ.
     
  11. djanders

    djanders Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Evander Holyfield, at his best, is my solid #3 all time, so I have Holyfield as the best since, and including, Holmes..
     
  12. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Well he was the lineal champ for a couple of years, so long as your happy with your pick, then who are we to argue?!?
     
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  13. DS Phil Hunter

    DS Phil Hunter Active Member Full Member

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    Larry Holmes, Lennox Lewis and Wladimir Klitschko all have one thing in common and that is an outstanding jab.
     
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  14. DS Phil Hunter

    DS Phil Hunter Active Member Full Member

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    George Foreman did what none of the other men have which makes him remarkable.
     
  15. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    That's what a good heavyweight needs now to be successful, a good jab.