Boxing is a sport close to many sports fans. His agility, precision, and stances have brought one of the best fighting shows on earth, thus bringing in some of the best fighters in the world. In all the glory years of boxing, here are the best fighters of their generation who are considered by many today to be famous heroes.
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali was dubbed the best fighter in the sport in history. In fact, he was a boxing legend. During his time, he was able to beat all heavyweight boxers causing the era called the golden years of heavyweight boxing. He was named fighter of the year several times more than any other fighter out there today.
When it comes to boxing, it is inevitable not to remember Ali’s name and what he has done for the sport. Ali’s life in the ring was full of controversy due to his unmistakable fame. First was his decision to convert to Sunni Islam and the second was his refusal to join the Vietnam War. Ali was not just a boxer by profession. He was also a philanthropist and social activist.
Evander holyfield
Evander Holyfield, also known as “The Real Deal”, was the former undisputed world champion in the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions. Holyfield is the only 4-time heavyweight world champion, winning the WBA, WBC and IBF titles in 1990, the WBA and IBF titles in 1993, and the WBA title in 1996 and 2000.
Holyfield has brought so much color and life to the world of boxing as he was able to deliver many of the best fights in the world. His opponents were big names too. Holyfield was able to fight men like Mike Tyson, George Foreman, Larry Holmes, Lennox Lewis, and Riddick Bowe.
Manny pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao is the most famous boxer of the last generation. He is the first eight-division world champion. He has won six world titles, as well as the first to win the linear championship in four different weight classes. He was named fighter of the decade and three times fighter of the year according to The Ring. Pacquiao became the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world in a span of seven years in the field of international boxing.
Manny Pacquiao’s last fight was with Timothy Bradley who ended his long record of no losses in the boxing ring. According to analysts and critics of boxing, the fight was one of the most unfathomable decisions in boxing history.