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

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by El Cepillo, May 21, 2009.

Page 3 of 7
  1. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2008
    Messages:
    17,221
    Likes Received:
    4
    Ali is the most famous, but fame isn't popularity.
     
    El Cepillo, May 21, 2009
    #31
  2. The13thRound

    The13thRound Boxing Addict Full Member

    Joined:
    May 4, 2009
    Messages:
    3,403
    Likes Received:
    43
    Ali of course
     
    The13thRound, May 21, 2009
    #32
  3. dhenzrae

    dhenzrae A Proud Noypi Full Member

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2008
    Messages:
    7,856
    Likes Received:
    0
    Ali
    Tyson
    Dela Hoya
    Trinidad
     
    dhenzrae, May 21, 2009
    #33
  4. Olander

    Olander Active Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2005
    Messages:
    660
    Likes Received:
    1
    Ali
    Robinson
    Tyson
     
    Olander, May 21, 2009
    #34
  5. Silver

    Silver The Champ is Here Full Member

    Joined:
    Jul 16, 2005
    Messages:
    5,386
    Likes Received:
    406
    ali and tyson by a mile
     
    Silver, May 21, 2009
    #35
  6. KayEpps

    KayEpps Boxing Addict Full Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2007
    Messages:
    4,693
    Likes Received:
    1
    Ali - boom ba yah!!!!!!
    Ali - boom ba yah!!!!!
     
    KayEpps, May 21, 2009
    #36
  7. The Mighty One

    The Mighty One Well-Known Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Nov 20, 2008
    Messages:
    2,988
    Likes Received:
    167
    The most popular boxer ever was Jack Dempsey.
     
    The Mighty One, May 21, 2009
    #37
  8. MagnificentMatt

    MagnificentMatt Beterbiev literally kills Plant and McCumby 2v1 Full Member

    Joined:
    Nov 11, 2006
    Messages:
    5,076
    Likes Received:
    3,038
    In America, Id say Ali, Tyson, De la Hoya, Roy Jones, than probably Leonard.
     
    MagnificentMatt, May 21, 2009
    #38
  9. kukoy

    kukoy Well-Known Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2006
    Messages:
    2,404
    Likes Received:
    0

    No Ali in your list?
     
    kukoy, May 21, 2009
    #39
  10. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member

    Joined:
    Feb 1, 2007
    Messages:
    79,438
    Likes Received:
    2,647
    Hamed really was ****ing popular at this peak. In fact his popularity is the reason I'm a fan today
     
    PH|LLA, May 21, 2009
    #40
  11. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2008
    Messages:
    17,221
    Likes Received:
    4
    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.
     
    El Cepillo, May 21, 2009
    #41
  12. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2008
    Messages:
    17,221
    Likes Received:
    4
    Are you British?
     
    El Cepillo, May 21, 2009
    #42
  13. slip&counter

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

    Joined:
    Jul 23, 2008
    Messages:
    24,813
    Likes Received:
    20
    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
     
    slip&counter, May 21, 2009
    #43
  14. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2008
    Messages:
    17,221
    Likes Received:
    4
    Fame is different to popularity.

    Hitler has made a lot of magazine covers as well, doesn't make him popular.
     
    El Cepillo, May 21, 2009
    #44
  15. Jimbob

    Jimbob Active Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Mar 14, 2009
    Messages:
    1,142
    Likes Received:
    1
    Ali, Tyson, Leonard in that order I'd say.
     
    Jimbob, May 21, 2009
    #45
Page 3 of 7