Is Muhammad Ali the #1 Heavyweight of all time?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Anthony Birts, Apr 24, 2014.


Page 3 of 4
  1. mahanga

    mahanga Member Full Member

    318
    0
    Jan 30, 2014
    mahanga, Apr 25, 2014
    mahanga, Apr 25, 2014
    #31
  2. brb

    brb Boxing Addict Full Member

    3,134
    67
    Sep 14, 2010
    I'm surprised by the results so far.

    I have Louis #1.

    Having 25 straight title defenses (5 more than the second most champion) and only losing 3 times within 70 fights is pretty amazing.
     
    brb, Apr 25, 2014
    brb, Apr 25, 2014
    #32
  3. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

    52,105
    23,329
    Aug 27, 2011
    sorry but ali was easily beaten
     
    lepinthehood, Apr 25, 2014
    lepinthehood, Apr 25, 2014
    #33
  4. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

    13,343
    11,759
    Mar 19, 2012
    I consider Muhammad Ali 1A and Joe Louis 1B.

    Then everyone else is a notch below. These two are the cream of the crop in heavyweight history. In many ways they made the title what it became.

    I wouldnt argue too much with someone who put Joe Louis on top as he has a strong case as well. Louis was so consistant and he held the title for a long time.

    I give Ali an edge because he faced the tougher opp. while also defending the title successfully 20 times. Though some were questionable decisions. His wins over Foreman and Joe Frazier in Manila confirmed him at #1 IMO. Ali couldve and probably shoudve retired after this. Nothing he did later helped his legacy.
     
    ETM, Apr 25, 2014
    ETM, Apr 25, 2014
    #34
  5. brb

    brb Boxing Addict Full Member

    3,134
    67
    Sep 14, 2010
    19 times.
     
    brb, Apr 25, 2014
    brb, Apr 25, 2014
    #35
  6. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

    51,230
    25,561
    Jan 3, 2007
    Very true, although Louis spending a few years in military service during what was more or less his prime as well should be noted.
     
    mr. magoo, Apr 25, 2014
    mr. magoo, Apr 25, 2014
    #36
  7. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

    53,036
    44,984
    Apr 27, 2005
    Nice effort. Ali's wins over Liston, Foreman and Frazier allow him to pip Joe for me. I also have Ali H2H in what would have been one of the great matchups of all time.
     
    JohnThomas1, Apr 25, 2014
    JohnThomas1, Apr 25, 2014
    #37
  8. Foxy 01

    Foxy 01 Boxing Junkie banned

    12,328
    131
    Apr 23, 2012
    Great Heavyweights don't get KTFO by the likes of Danny Williams, and Kevin McBride.
     
    Foxy 01, Apr 25, 2014
    Foxy 01, Apr 25, 2014
    #38
  9. THEBESTEVA

    THEBESTEVA Member Full Member

    202
    5
    Nov 22, 2013
    what an embarrassing post
     
    THEBESTEVA, Apr 25, 2014
    THEBESTEVA, Apr 25, 2014
    #39
  10. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

    13,343
    11,759
    Mar 19, 2012
    ok.
     
    ETM, Apr 25, 2014
    ETM, Apr 25, 2014
    #40
  11. mahanga

    mahanga Member Full Member

    318
    0
    Jan 30, 2014
    Obviously knows nothing about Boxing.!!!!!
     
    mahanga, Apr 25, 2014
    mahanga, Apr 25, 2014
    #41
  12. mahanga

    mahanga Member Full Member

    318
    0
    Jan 30, 2014
    Great Post.!!!!
     
    mahanga, Apr 25, 2014
    mahanga, Apr 25, 2014
    #42
  13. redrooster

    redrooster Boxing Junkie Full Member

    13,635
    332
    Jan 29, 2005
    he qualifies as the one of if not the best becuz #1) He ducked no one even at an advanced age when he should have and 2) has a more impressive resume than Dempsey, Marciano, Frazier, Louis and pretty much anyone else I can think of

    was named 1972's fighter of the year along with Monzon but had no title
     
    redrooster, Apr 25, 2014
    redrooster, Apr 25, 2014
    #43
  14. redrooster

    redrooster Boxing Junkie Full Member

    13,635
    332
    Jan 29, 2005
    head to head they say he can whip Louis but could he? I wonder
     
    redrooster, Apr 25, 2014
    redrooster, Apr 25, 2014
    #44
  15. redrooster

    redrooster Boxing Junkie Full Member

    13,635
    332
    Jan 29, 2005
    this is what i've een saying. Ali was the personality of all personalities

    Lewis? both him and his reign were quite drab and will go down as a forgettable champion
     
    redrooster, Apr 25, 2014
    redrooster, Apr 25, 2014
    #45
Page 3 of 4