Top five American heavyweight champions of the 21st century?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by themostoverrated, Feb 26, 2024.


Greatest American heavyweight champion (2001 - present, pick any five)

  1. Evander Holyfield (WBA 2001)

    5 vote(s)
    62.5%

  2. Hasim Rahman (Unified 2001)

    4 vote(s)
    50.0%

  3. John Ruiz (WBA 2001-2003, 2004-2005)

    3 vote(s)
    37.5%

  4. Chris Byrd (IBF 2002-2006)

    4 vote(s)
    50.0%

  5. Roy Jones Jr. (WBA, 2003)

    1 vote(s)
    12.5%

  6. Shannon Briggs (WBO, 2006)

    1 vote(s)
    12.5%

  7. Bermaene Stiverne (WBC, 2014)

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  8. Deontay Wilder (WBC, 2015)

    8 vote(s)
    100.0%

  9. Charles Martin (IBF, 2016)

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  10. Andy Ruiz Jr. (Unified 2019)

    1 vote(s)
    12.5%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. themostoverrated

    themostoverrated Active Member Full Member

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    Who are the top five American heavyweight champions strictly based on their performances from 2001 to present? Do not include any results from other weight divisions or before 2001.

    I think they are Holyfield, Rahman, John Ruiz, Byrd and Wilder roughly in chronological order. You could make a case for Andy Ruiz Jr. Holyfield in his forties is a choice for me.

    Edit: Added Stiverne by mistake. Please ignore that option.
     
    themostoverrated, Feb 26, 2024
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  2. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    That is a woeful list,,,,,
     
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  3. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Deontay wilder is number one in that category
     
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