Who is the most popular fighter in the history of boxing?

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  1. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

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    Ali is the most famous, but fame isn't popularity.
     
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  2. The13thRound

    The13thRound Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ali of course
     
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  3. dhenzrae

    dhenzrae A Proud Noypi Full Member

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    Ali
    Tyson
    Dela Hoya
    Trinidad
     
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  4. Olander

    Olander Active Member Full Member

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    Ali
    Robinson
    Tyson
     
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  5. Silver

    Silver The Champ is Here Full Member

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    ali and tyson by a mile
     
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  6. KayEpps

    KayEpps Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ali - boom ba yah!!!!!!
    Ali - boom ba yah!!!!!
     
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  7. The Mighty One

    The Mighty One Well-Known Member Full Member

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    The most popular boxer ever was Jack Dempsey.
     
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  8. MagnificentMatt

    MagnificentMatt Beterbiev literally kills Plant and McCumby 2v1 Full Member

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    In America, Id say Ali, Tyson, De la Hoya, Roy Jones, than probably Leonard.
     
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  9. kukoy

    kukoy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    No Ali in your list?
     
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  10. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    Hamed really was ****ing popular at this peak. In fact his popularity is the reason I'm a fan today
     
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  11. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

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    They were just suggestions to get the ball rolling.

    I'm still not convinced that Ali was the most popular. Well known and famous - yes. Popular? - hmmmm.
     
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  12. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

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    Are you British?
     
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  13. slip&counter

    slip&counter Gimme some X's and O's Full Member

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    without doubt its Ali and its not even close, more front covers on sports illustrated then any athlete, voted the greatest sportsman/sporting personality ever and in his prime was the most recognised face on earth
     
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  14. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

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    Fame is different to popularity.

    Hitler has made a lot of magazine covers as well, doesn't make him popular.
     
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  15. Jimbob

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    Ali, Tyson, Leonard in that order I'd say.
     
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