Top 10 Heavyweights of all time

FROST · Mar 31, 2009

good list

Boxing Gloves · Mar 31, 2009

1 Ali
2 Louis
3 Holmes
4 Lewis
5 Foreman
6 Holyfield
7 Dempsey
8 Maricano
9 Frazier
10 Tyson

mckay_89 · Mar 31, 2009

nice lists

i would put willis above tyson. also i'll put dempsey a little bit higher
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EireFightFan · Mar 31, 2009

Ali,
Louis,
Johnson,
Dempsey,
Marciano,
Fraizer,
Holmes,
Foreman,

Then take your pick from Lewis, Willis, Sullivan, Holyfield, Tunney, Jackson, Liston & Tyson.

Carnage · Mar 31, 2009

Kyroguy said: ↑

Everyone has their list of top ten heavyweights of all time here is mine. feel free to share yours also. I found this article and changed the order a bit to suit my opinions some.

1)Muhammad Ali- It was amazing that a man of his physical size can move with such swiftness and agility. Was undefeated (30-0)when the title was wrongfully stripped from him in '67. Forced to stay out of boxing for three years, he went through ups and downs and 2 defeats to finally get another title shot at the age of 32 in 1974 and shocked the whole world by defeating the invincinble Big George Foreman. Two amazing title reigns and Ali was also the first man to win the Championship 3 times.

2. Larry Holmes- The Easton Assassin was known for his lightning jab that was strong enough to knock you down. Holmes never got respect because unlike Ali he lacked an arch nemesis liek Ali had with Frazier, and he also ruled during a bleak period in heavyweight history. Spent 8 years as heavywieght Champ and went 48-0 before losing to Spinks almost tying Marciano's 49-0 record.

3)Joe Louis- The Brown Bomber was a deadly technician in the ring. During his title reign he faced anyone and anything that was put in front of him. Amazing number of title defenses(25!) and length of title reign.

4)George Foreman- In his early career Big George Foreman was a fighter that had the heavyweight division in fear, with an aura of invinciblity comparable to Tysons and Listons big George would have adversaries shaking in thier boots at the mention of his name. That is until he met Ali in '74. Big George was 42-0 when he lost to Ali. After the loss he went into a downward spiral that caused him to retire from boxing and becoming a preacher, didnt box for ten years. In 1988 Foreman came back with a drive to regain the heavyweight title again. And going through ups and downs he finally won back the title at the age of 45 in 1994 by KO against Michael Moorer. Amazingly regaining the title 20 years after losing it to Ali. Foreman is in the record books for the oldest man ever to win the championship at 45 years old, and also for having the 2nd highest knockout percentage in heavyweight history.

5. Rocky Marciano - The Rock was known for his amazing stamina in the ring like the energizer bunny you can keep beating him down but he just kept on coming. Incredible stamina, iron chin, unbeatable will to win, ability to knock you out with both hands, deadly body shots. What more can you ask for in a fighter. His 49-0 record still stands to this day.

6. Joe Frazier- one word to describe him- relentless . Like Marciano you can throw everything at this guy and he'd still keep on coming. Owner of one of the deadliest left hooks in heavyweight history. The first man to beat Ali. His 3 dramatic fights with Ali made Smokin Joe Frazier a legend.

7. Lennox Lewis- During his title reign the British lion fought and defeated all the top heavyweights of his day including Holyfield and Tyson. Look at the list of all the fighters The British Lion has defeated and you'll see his place in history cannot be denied. Possessed one of the deadliest right hands in heavyweight history.

8.Evander Holyfield - Evander The Real Deal Holyfield is a man with incredible heart. Possesses one of the greatest chins of all time , this man didnt know the meaning of the word -quit. Proved the critics wrong time after time. Saying he wasnt big enough to be a Heavyweight he went on to win the title a record 4 times. His most dramtic win was when he defeated Iron Mike Tyson for the Title in 1996 when everyone wrote Holyfield off as a hasbeen.

9. Mike Tyson- Iron Mike Tyson's place in history is bittersweet to me because I feel had he stayed with trainer Kevin Rooney, Mike Tyson had the POTENTIAL to become the greatest Heavyweight Champ of all time. Everyone knows Tysons story. Tyson had incredible speed, incredible KO power, great finisher, a violent blood lust to destroy his opponent. Many of Tysons fight would not go past the 2nd round. During Tyson's 3 year reign of terror opponents feared Tyson so much that they would forget to fight back. With his black shoes no socks, black trunks, fade haircut and gym towel draped on his shoulders he had an aura of invincibility that the ring had never seen before or since. In 1988 this man was frightening, his 90 second annihilation of Michael Spinks and 4 round destruction of Larry Holmes truly made him the "Baddest man on the planet".

10. Jack Dempsey- the Monnassa Mauler- was a devestating force to be reckoned with back in his day. Knocked out Jess willard in violent fashion knocking Willards teeth out literally to win the Heavyweight Title,,,,and Dempsey was outweighed by Willard by more than 50 lbs!!!. Dempsey style was the prototype to Tyson, Tyson even borrowed Dempseys style of wearing black shoes, black shorts, fade haircut from Dempsey. Going for the knock out Dempsey could knock you out with either hand. Pure assassin
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Nice list there!But I don't think I'd have Tyson in it, potentially he had it, but didn't quite achieve it. He is quite high but not quite in the Top 10. I'd probably replace him with Sonny Liston. And Foreman should definatly be that high on the list.

ocelot · Mar 31, 2009

1. Ali
2. Louis
3. Foreman
4. Marciano (though today he'd be the greatest CW of all time)
5. Frazier
6. Holmes
7. Liston
8. Dempsey
9. Johnson
10. I'll stick at 9

billyk · Mar 31, 2009

I'm surprised so many people rate Holmes as highly when he was champ in such a weak era.

1. Ali
2. Louis
3. Lewis
4. Foreman
5. Frazier
6. Floyd Patterson
7. Marciano
8. Holyfield
9. Tyson
10. Larry Holmes

ocelot · Mar 31, 2009

billyk said: ↑

I'm surprised so many people rate Holmes as highly when he was champ in such a weak era.

1. Ali
2. Louis
3. Lewis
4. Foreman
5. Frazier
6. Floyd Patterson
7. Marciano
8. Holyfield
9. Tyson
10. Larry Holmes
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Actually, come to think of it, I'd rate Norton over Holmes. Prime Norton (ie., before being robbed against Ali) would have beaten Holmes. imho.

Kid Cuba · Mar 31, 2009

1) Muhammad Ali
2. Larry Holmes
3) Joe Louis
4) George Foreman
5. Rocky Marciano
6. Joe Frazier
7. Lennox Lewis
8. Mike Tyson
9. Ezzard Charles
10. Sonny Liston

billyk · Mar 31, 2009

ocelot said: ↑

Actually, come to think of it, I'd rate Norton over Holmes. Prime Norton (ie., before being robbed against Ali) would have beaten Holmes. imho.
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A lot of people felt that even the aged Norton beat Holmes. He only won a SD and it could easily have went to Norton.

Norton was another top fighter but the way some people trumpet Holmes win over him as one of his marquee wins you would think it was more comprehensive than it was.

It's a fair shout putting Norton above Holmes.

Rico Spadafora · Mar 31, 2009

#1. Louis
#2. Ali
#3. Marciano
#4. Dempsey
#5. Foreman
#6. Frazier
#7. Lewis
#8. Holmes
#9. Holyfield
#10. Tunney

Liston, Tyson, Johnson, Jeffries, and Sullivan all fall in the #11 to #15 spots and not in that order.

Kaki · Mar 31, 2009

ocelot said: ↑

1. Ali
2. Louis
3. Foreman
4. Marciano (though today he'd be the greatest CW of all time)
5. Frazier
6. Holmes
7. Liston
8. Dempsey
9. Johnson
10. I'll stick at 9
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no... Holyfield is by far the greatest CW of all time

Jetset78 · Mar 31, 2009

It depends how the 'Top 10 Heavyweights' is defined. Is it judging their reign at the top with longevity being a factor or is it how good they were in their prime?

If it was how good they were in their prime then Tyson should be in everyone's top 5

Bill Butcher · Mar 31, 2009

1. Ali
2. Louis
3. Holmes
4. Tyson
5. Foreman

sdsfinest22 · Mar 31, 2009

Where all the Klitchko fans??? haha they put Wlad and Vitali around 8 n 9!! **** makes me laugh too

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