The best boxers of all time
A list of the most legendary boxers who have shaped the sport with their skills and achievements.
Muhammad Ali
Known as "The Greatest," Ali was a three-time world heavyweight champion and famous for his exceptional style, charisma, and significant fights, including the "Rumble in the Jungle" and the "Thrilla in Manila."
Sugar Ray Robinson
Often cited as the greatest pound-for-pound boxer of all time, Robinson dominated the welterweight and middleweight divisions and was notorious for his combination of speed, power, and technique.
Joe Louis
The "Brown Bomber" was world heavyweight champion for 12 years and defended his title 25 times, making him one of the longest-lasting champions in boxing history.
Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Undefeated in his professional career (50-0), Mayweather was known for his exceptional defense and technical skills and won world titles in five different weight classes.
Manny Pacquiao
The only boxer to win world titles in eight different weight classes, Pacquiao was an explosive blend of speed, punching power, and heart.
Mike Tyson
At 20 years old, the youngest heavyweight champion in history, Tyson was known for his brutal punching power and intimidating presence, especially in the early years of his career.
Rocky Marciano
With a perfect record of 49-0 and an impressive knockout rate, Marciano remains one of the greatest heavyweights of all time.
Henry Armstrong
He held world titles in three weight classes (featherweight, lightweight and welterweight) simultaneously, which is almost impossible in today's boxing world.
Roberto Duran
Known as "Manos de Piedra" (Hands of Stone), Durán was one of the greatest lightweights and also excelled in higher weight classes.
Jack Johnson
The first African-American world heavyweight champion, fighting during a time of extreme racial tensions, Johnson's ability to dominate his opponents made him a legendary figure in boxing.
Evander Holyfield
The only four-division heavyweight world champion and previously undisputed cruiserweight champion, Holyfield was known for his endurance, discipline, and legendary duels, including two famous fights against Mike Tyson.
Current top MMA fighters
🇺🇸 Islam Makhachev – UFC Welterweight
Last fight:
January 18, 2025 at UFC 311 against Renato Moicano – Victory by D'Arce Choke in Round 1 (4:05) in Inglewood, California
Next fight:
Change to welterweight, upcoming title fight against Jack Della Maddalena
Wikipedia: Islam Makhachev
🇧🇷 Alex Pereira – UFC Light Heavyweight
Last fight:
April 13, 2024 at UFC 300 against Jamahal Hill – Win by KO in Round 1
Wikipedia: Alex Pereira
🇺🇸 Sean O'Malley – UFC Bantamweight
Last fight:
Upcoming rematch against Merab Dvalishvili on June 7, 2025 at UFC 316
Wikipedia: Sean O'Malley
🇬🇧 Tom Aspinall – UFC Heavyweight
Last fight:
Date and opponent not available
Wikipedia: Tom Aspinall
🇪🇸 Ilia Topuria – UFC Featherweight
Last fight:
October 26, 2024 at UFC 308 against Max Holloway – Win by KO in Round 3
Next fight:
June 28, 2025 at UFC 317 against Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title
Wikipedia: Ilia Topuria
🇨🇳 Zhang Weili – UFC Strawweight (Women)
Last fight:
February 9, 2025 at UFC 312 against Tatiana Suarez – Win by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-45)
Wikipedia: Zhang Weili
🇺🇸 Kayla Harrison – UFC Women's Bantamweight
Last fight:
Upcoming fight against Julianna Peña on June 7, 2025 at UFC 316
Wikipedia: Kayla Harrison
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