Top 20 Heavyweight Boxers of All Time

A long time back, the only concern for sporting events was about who would be fighting to win the Heavyweight Championship. Stadiums were packed across the globe to watch Muhammad Ali fight Joe Frazier and George Foreman.

What it was like being the weight champion around the globe has diminished its status. But these 20 fighters have changed the sports world.

As the world of fighting moves into the MMA age, these legends will remain in our memory at a time when these heavyweights control the media.

For those who love this sport, that is often forgotten, and won’t forget 20 of the most famous heavyweight boxers of all time.

Name	Achievement
Muhammad Ali	Milliyet Sports Awards
Joe Louis	He was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 1982
Rocky Marciano	Golden Glove Champion in 1948
George Foreman	Gold medallist at the Olympics and two-time world heavyweight champion
Joe Frazier	Olympic Gold Medal in heavyweight boxing in 1964
Larry Holmes	Won the WBC heavyweight title from 1978 till 1983
Evander Holyfield	He is the only four-time World Heavyweight Champion winning the WBA, WBC, and IBF titles in 1990, WBA and IBF titles in 1993, and the WBA titles in 1996 and 2000
Mike Tyson	Tyson won gold medals at 1981
Gene Tunney	American Expeditionary Force light heavyweight champion in 1919
Vitali Klitschko	The WBC heavyweight champion at age 42
Jim Jeffries	In a heavyweight title match, Jeffries established the record for the quickest KO
Jack Dempsey	Won the heavyweight title against Jess Willard in 1919
Sonny Liston	Golden Gloves world heavyweight champion in 1953
Lennox Lewis	Lewis has won three heavyweight boxing world championships
Jack Johnson	Becomes world heavyweight champion in 1908
Max Schmeling	European light heavyweight title in 1927
Ezzard Charles	Won the vacant National Boxing Association Heavyweight title in 1949
Riddick Bowe	He held as the undisputed world heavyweight champion in 1992
Wladimir Klitschko	Won World Championships (91 kg), Berlin, Germany, May 1995
John L. Sullivan	World heavyweight champion in 1882

1. Muhammad Ali

Full name	Muhammad Ali
Date of birth	January 17, 1942
Birth’s Place	Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Current age	Dead at June 3, 2016 (aged 74)
Occupation	American Professional Boxer
Residence	American
Net worth	$80 million
Height	6 ft 3 in
Weight	105 kg
Ethnicity	American
Eye color	Black
Gender	Male

Boxing record

Total fights	61
Wins	56
Wins by KO	37
Losses	5

Muhammad Ali, known as “The Greatest” or “The Champ,” is undoubtedly one of the best heavyweight boxers of all time. He was a three-time boxer Champion of the world. Ali also won a gold medal in the heavyweight category at the 1960 Summer Olympic Games.

Muhammad Ali had a professional record of 56-5, with 37 of those fights being knockouts. His career spanned from 1960-1981. One of the most controversial moments in his career was when he refused to fight in the Vietnam War. He was then arrested and found guilty of draft evasion. The charges led to him losing his heavyweight title. He was also banned from boxing for a period of four years.

Ali shocked the world in 1974 when he defeated George Foreman, a rising star, to regain the title of world heavyweight champion. He was the first heavyweight champion of the world on three occasions, and he fought in the most competitive period in the history the sport has ever seen.

2. Joe Louis

Full name	Joe Louis
Date of birth	May 13, 1914
Birth’s Place	LaFayette, Alabama, U.S.
Current age	Dead at April 12, 1981 (aged 66)
Occupation	American Professional Boxer
Residence	American
Net worth	$5.1 million
Height	6 ft 2 in
Stance	Orthodox
Eye color	Black
Gender	Male

Boxing record

Total fights	69
Wins	66
Wins by KO	52
Losses	3

Joe Louis Barrow persevered during one of the most challenging periods in American history. Joe’s time in the sport lasted from 1934 until 1951, and throughout that time, he compiled a record of 68-3, with 54 of his fights being by way of knockout.

The International Boxing Research Organization named Joe Louis the greatest heavyweight ever in 2005. He held the title for 11 years, 8 months, and 7 days. He was able to defend his title an unprecedented 25 times and retired as champion in the latter part of 1949.

Joe Louis was a great man and one of the best heavyweight boxers of all time.

3. Rocky Marciano

Full name	Rocky Marciano
Date of birth	September 1, 1923
Birth’s Place	Brockton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Current age	Dead at August 31, 1969 (aged 45)
Occupation	American Professional Boxer
Residence	American
Net worth	$1 Million
Height	5 ft 10 in
Weight	85 kg
Stance	Orthodox
Eye color	Black
Gender	Male

Boxing record

Total fights	49
Wins	49
Wins by KO	43
Losses	–

Rocky was born on September 1, 1923. His career was flawless in every way. Rocky finished his career with a perfect 49-0 record, 43 of which were by knockout. More people than any other fighter loved Rocky.

People know him as the top one among all heavyweight boxers of all time. The best thing about Rocky was that he lived only from 1947 to 1956. He fought post-World War 2 America, where Americans were still trying to find stability and put down roots.

His career’s zenith was achieved in 1952 when he defeated Joe Walcott in Philadelphia. Rocky held the record for the longest undefeated streak of a heavyweight, having defended his title six more times.

4. George Foreman

Full name	George Foreman
Date of birth	January 10, 1949
Birth’s Place	Marshall, Texas, U.S.
Current age	73
Occupation	American Professional Boxer
Residence	American
Net worth	$300 million
Height	6 ft 3 in
Weight	118 kg
Stance	Orthodox
Eye color	Black
Gender	Male

Boxing record

Total fights	81
Wins	76
Wins by KO	68
Losses	5

George Foreman is one of the best heavyweight boxers of all time. His fighting career spanned 28 years, from 1969 to 1997. His most memorable fight was against Michael Moorer on Nov. 5, 1994. At 45, he became the sport’s senior heavyweight champion.

George used his strength, size, and agility, making him one of the greatest fighters ever. After defeating Joe Frazier in two rounds in January 1973, he was the first champion, knocking the legendary fighter down six times. In the “Rumble in the Jungle” in Zaire in 1974, he fought Muhammad Ali in one of his most well-known contests.

5. Joe Frazier

Full name	Joe Frazier
Date of birth	January 12, 1944
Birth’s Place	Beaufort, South Carolina, U.S.
Current age	Dead at November 7, 2011 (aged 67)
Occupation	American Professional Boxer
Residence	American
Net worth	$100 thousand
Height	5 ft 11 in
Weight	78 kg
Stance	Orthodox
Eye color	Dark brown
Gender	Male

Boxing record

Total fights	37
Wins	32
Wins by KO	27
Losses	4

Joe Frazier’s professional career ran from 1965 to 1981, and his record was 32-4-1, with 27 fights being decided by knockout. Joe was a part of the most legendary heavyweight boxing generation in history.

He was in 1973 when he was unable to defend his championship against George Foreman and later lost yet again to Ali in 1976, which forced him to quit in 1976.

Joe continued to fight Ali in 1975 in a fight that was dubbed “Thrilla In Manila,” which is considered by most boxing writers and journalists as the most epic heavyweight fight ever. Joe lost when his corner quit the fight at the end of the fight.

Joe will be remembered among the most renowned heavyweight boxers of all time from one of the top sports towns in the United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

6. Larry Holmes

Full name	Larry Holmes
Date of birth	November 3, 1949
Birth’s Place	Cuthbert, Georgia, U.S.
Current age	73 years
Occupation	American Professional Boxer
Residence	American
Net worth	$18 Million
Height	6 ft 3 in
Weight	115 kg
Stance	Orthodox
Eye color	Dark brown
Gender	Male

Boxing record

Total fights	75
Wins	69
Wins by KO	44
Losses	6

Larry Holmes was one of the best heavyweight boxers of all time in boxing history, with a time span of nearly 30 years between 1973 and 2002. Holmes had a record of 69-6 with 44 victories via knockout. Holmes was the first heavyweight champion. He won following a 15-round battle by a split decision against Ken Norton in 1978.

In the year 1980, Muhammad Ali came out of retirement to take on Holmes in a fight. Holmes took advantage of the situation by putting the ring on Ali, which resulted in his side taking the fight off shortly after the ninth round ended.

Holmes was into and out of retirement and continued fighting sparingly; however, during his time in the title, he became considered one of the most impressive fighters the sport has ever witnessed.

7. Evander Holyfield

Full name	Evander Holyfield
Date of birth	October 19, 1962
Birth’s Place	Atmore, Alabama, U.S.
Current age	60 years
Occupation	American Professional Boxer
Residence	American
Net worth	$250 Million
Height	6 ft 2 in
Weight	102 kg
Stance	Orthodox
Eye color	Dark brown
Gender	Male

Boxing record

Total fights	57
Wins	44
Wins by KO	29
Losses	10

The legendary Evander Holyfield is considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time and an amazing man that boxing has ever seen. Holyfield is believed to be among the most committed fighters of all time. His “never let it go” approach made him an excellent fighter and more of a champion.

Evander was the first heavyweight to win the title after he knocked off Buster Douglas in the third round of 1990.

He will forever be remembered for his battles against his fellow heavyweight Riddick Bowe, who beat his opponent in 1992. However, Evander could win back his title after defeating Bowe in 1993. In the year 1996, Evander could win his WBA Heavyweight title after he defeated Mike Tyson in the 11th round in the year 1996.

8. Mike Tyson

Full name	Michael Gerard Tyson
Date of birth	June 30, 1966
Birth’s Place	Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Current age	56 years
Occupation	American Professional Boxer
Residence	American
Net worth	$10 Million
Height	5 ft 10 in
Weight	109 kg
Stance	Orthodox
Eye color	Dark brown
Gender	Male

Boxing record

Total fights	54
Wins	50
Wins by KO	44
Losses	6

Iron Man Mike Tyson’s long and controversial career, from prison to the silver screen, has been fraught with controversy. He may have gone down in history as the greatest boxer in professional boxing history.

We can’t forget Mike’s great success while he was in the ranks. Tyson’s career record was 50-6-0-2, and his career spans over 20 years, from 1985 to 2005. Tyson would have had more fights, but for his early 1990s prison sentence. Mike Tyson won 44 out of 50 fights via knockout.

Mike Tyson defeated Trevor Berbick in round two in 1986, making him the youngest champion heavyweight in professional boxing history. Mike Tyson dominated his path through the heavyweight ranks with his incredible punching power. His power to dominate his opponent was unmatched.

His actions outside of the ring will always be more important than his achievements inside it. Evander Holyfield will be forever remembered as one of the best heavyweight boxers of all time.

9. Gene Tunney

Full name	James Joseph Tunney
Date of birth	May 25, 1897
Birth’s Place	Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S.
Current age	Dead at November 7, 1978 (aged 81)
Occupation	American Professional Boxer
Residence	American
Net worth	$5 Million
Height	6 ft 0 in
Weight	87 kg
Stance	Orthodox
Eye color	Dark brown
Gender	Male

Boxing record

Total fights	88
Wins	82
Wins by KO	49
Losses	1

Gene Tunney was not allowed to move up from heavyweight to face Jack Dempsey, who was perhaps the most well-known athlete in the world. Tunney’s masterful boxing display wowed Dempsey and enabled the “Fighting Marine ”, to cruise to victory by unanimous decision.

Tunney, a great technical boxer and one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in boxing history, defeated the top middleweights and light heavyweights of his time before moving up and winning the heavyweight title.

Tunney was a speedy hand-foot combination, a skilled athlete, and possessed an in-ring knowledge that set him apart from other brawling heavyweight champions.

10. Vitali Klitschko

Full name	Vitali Klitschko
Date of birth	19 July 1971
Birth’s Place	Kyrgyzstan
Current age	51 years
Occupation	American Professional Boxer
Residence	Kyrgyzstan
Net worth	$80 million
Height	6 ft 8 in
Weight	113 kg
Stance	Orthodox
Eye color	Dark brown
Gender	Male

Boxing record

Total fights	47
Wins	45
Wins by KO	41
Losses	2

Klitschko’s greatest victory came in defeat. However, his battle with Lennox Lewis was the moment that made Klitschko a world leader. Klitschko had a reputation for being a quitter since his retirement from Chris Byrd’s stool.

Klitschko defeated Lewis and proved the doubters wrong. He won the fight, and perhaps most importantly, he showed a willingness to fight on. Vitali Klitschko, with his younger brother Wladimir, the most powerful heavyweight in modern boxing, is considered the hardest man alive.

He is a perfect fighter, a huge, well-conditioned, athletic man with a pinpoint right hand, great coordination, and a chin strong enough to withstand all human artillery. All qualities make him one of the best heavyweight boxers of all time.

Klitschko is not the best platform to show his talents and wins over Juan Carlos Gomez, Danny Williams, and Albert Sosnowski are unlikely to make him a lasting figure. His immense size, power, and ability to take punishment to make him a formidable contender in any era.

11. Jim Jefferies

Full name	James Jackson Jeffries
Date of birth	April 15, 1875
Birth’s Place	Burbank, California, US
Current age	Dead at March 3, 1953 (aged 77)
Occupation	American Professional Boxer
Residence	American
Net worth	$5 Million
Height	6 ft 2 in
Weight	–
Stance	Orthodox
Eye color	Dark brown
Gender	Male

Boxing record

Total fights	24
Wins	19
Wins by KO	16
Losses	1

Jeffries, who had defended his title as world heavyweight champion three times, was thrown into a fight with James Corbett, a former title holder. It was a contest everyone thought would be exciting.

Jeffries is still regarded as one the best heavyweight boxers of all time, and he was a typical boxer/bruiser, trained in the bare-knuckle arts and driven by a genuine passion for fighting.

It’s a shame that his most memorable fight against Jack Johnson is his failed comeback, which he took to the persuasions of the white people, even though he was out of the ring for six more years.

Tracey Callis, a boxing historian, recently named Jeffries one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. This respect was evident among Jeffries’ peers as Jack Johnson considered him one of the best heavyweights in history.

Jeffries is undoubtedly one of the most skilled natural fighters ever, but he never had the same skills as Jack Johnson. This stopped me from placing him higher than Jack Johnson.

Jeffries fought in an era when passion for boxing was often the most important aspect of about. This alone is enough to make Jeffries one of the best boxers.

12. Jack Dempsey

Full name	Jack Dempsey
Date of birth	June 24, 1895
Birth’s Place	Manassa, Colorado, U.S.
Current age	Dead at May 31, 1983 (aged 87)
Occupation	American Professional Boxer
Residence	American
Net worth	$12 million
Height	6 ft 1 in
Weight	82 kg
Stance	Orthodox
Eye color	Dark brown
Gender	Male

Boxing record

Total fights	85
Wins	68
Wins by KO	53
Losses	6

With his body punching, bob-and-weaving attack, “The Manassa Maler,” the most well-known champion, was a super-popular figure. His era saw most fighters standing straight up and being headhunters. He defeated the 6-foot-tall “Pottawatomie Giant” to win the title.

Willard weighed 245 lbs, while Dempsey was 5’11” and weighed 187 lbs. It was reported that it was 110 degrees at the ringside during the outdoor fight in Toledo, Ohio, on July 4, 1919.

Willard was subject to one of the most brutal beatings he had ever received in a championship bout. He couldn’t leave his corner until the fourth round. Willard sustained broken ribs and a fractured jaw and lost four teeth. He was called “a coward” and “a quitter” for staying in his corner.

13. Sonny Liston

Full name	Charles L. Liston
Date of birth	1930, exact date unknown
Birth’s Place	Sand Slough, Arkansas, U.S.
Current age	Dead at December 30, 1970)
Occupation	American Professional Boxer
Residence	American
Net worth	$20 million
Height	6 ft 1 in
Weight	100 kg
Stance	Orthodox
Eye color	Dark brown
Gender	Male

Boxing record

Total fights	54
Wins	50
Wins by KO	39
Losses	4

Sonny Liston is one of the top heavyweight boxers of all time. After spreading terror throughout the heavyweight ranks for so many years, Floyd Patterson finally gave in to public demand and gave Sonny Liston his title shot. The fight was over in 30 seconds. It was obvious that there was a mismatch between size and strength.

Patterson was trapped on the ropes, so Liston unleashed some bone-shattering hooks and fell the brave champion to begin his reign of terror in heavyweight boxing.

Liston was an intimidating fighter. His brutal style of boxing balanced his brooding personality. Liston could debilitate even the bravest and most hardened fighters with his famous hooks.

He was a formidable force in boxing but lacked heart like other fighters, not blessed with Liston’s incredible gifts of destruction. Liston was a fighter who never gave up when things got difficult.

14. Lennox Lewis

Full name	Lennox Claudius Lewis
Date of birth	2 September 1965
Birth’s Place	West Ham, London, England
Current age	57 years
Occupation	American Professional Boxer
Residence	England
Net worth	$140 million
Height	6 ft 5 in
Weight	116 Kg
Stance	Orthodox
Eye color	Dark brown
Gender	Male

Boxing record

Total fights	44
Wins	41
Wins by KO	32
Losses	2

Lewis, a modern heavyweight with ideal proportions, won the Olympic gold medal in 1988 and his first world championship four years later and was the last man to be recognized as the undisputed best heavyweight boxer of all time in the world.

Lewis was able to fight Holyfield twice in a single bout, winning one while drawing the second, and he beat the top fighters like Tyson, David Tua, and Shannon Briggs.

Even though he was not fully fit and beyond his best, he still showed enough skill to take on Vitali Klitschko’s visage and take victory by knockout technique.

His typical prudent approach prevents Lewis from achieving a more prestigious position on the list. If Lewis was willing to look for more knockouts rather than fighting behind his jab, maybe his legacy would be better.

15. Jack Johnson

Full name	Jack Johnson
Date of birth	March 31, 1878
Birth’s Place	Galveston, Texas, U.S.
Current age	Dead at June 10, 1946 (aged 68)
Occupation	American Professional Boxer
Residence	American
Net worth	$20 million
Height	6 ft 1 in
Stance	Orthodox
Eye color	Dark brown
Gender	Male

Boxing record

Total fights	95
Wins	72
Wins by KO	38
Losses	11

Johnson could defend his title against Jim Jeffries, an ex-unbeaten champion who had retired for six years. Jeffries could not shake the ring rust that gripped him during the lay-off.

Jack Johnson is widely considered one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. It’s important to consider Jack Johnson’s entire life, not just how many people he knocked down.

He was still the heavyweight champion and a very good one. Johnson outclassed Tommy Burns, Bob Fitzsimmons, Sam Langford, and Bob Fitzsimmons, angering America’s predominantly white society, which couldn’t believe that a black man could be this technically superior.

Johnson was an excellent technician. His defensive abilities made him virtually invulnerable to injury despite the harsh tactics used by many fighters at the time.

16. Max Schmeling

Full name	Max Schmeling
Date of birth	28 September 1905
Birth’s Place	Klein Luckow, Province of Brandenburg, Prussia
Current age	Dead at 2 February 2005 (aged 99)
Occupation	Professional Boxer
Residence	German
Net worth	$150 Million
Height	6 ft 1 in
Weight	116 kg
Stance	Orthodox
Eye color	Dark brown
Gender	Male

Boxing record

Total fights	70
Wins	56
Wins by KO	40
Losses	10

Max Schmeling, one of the most misunderstood figures in boxing, was guilty of being born in a country hated by the rest of the world during his fighting career. Schmeling wasn’t a Nazi; he was an intellectual man who risked his life to save two Jewish kids during Germany’s darkest days.

He was also one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. Schmeling was a very scientific and systematic fighter. He was often fighting in a losing fight in American boxing’s heartland.

His best performance was undoubtedly his fight against Joe Louis. A seemingly invincible opponent, Schmeling carefully defeated him before knocking him out in a stunning 12th round.

Schmeling was fortunate to experience this rare moment of victory. He only received his acceptance after the political smoke cleared, and the public could now judge Schmeling solely on the boxing front.

17. Ezzard Charles

Full name	Ezzard Mack Charles
Date of birth	July 7, 1921
Birth’s Place	Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S.
Current age	Dead at May 28, 1975 (aged 53)
Occupation	American Professional Boxer
Residence	American
Net worth	$5 Million
Height	6 ft 0 in
Weight	–
Stance	Orthodox
Eye color	Dark brown
Gender	Male

Boxing record

Total fights	121
Wins	95
Wins by KO	52
Losses	25

Charles, who had won the belt in the absence of Joe Louis, stepped in to help the returning “Brown Bomber” to prove that he was a worthy champion.

Charles is rightly considered one of the greatest heavyweights boxers of all time. He could mix it with some of the most talented heavyweights of his time.

It’s strange to think that Charles, who was the heavyweight champion and beat Jimmy Bivins and Archie Moore, never won the world title. He opted to move up to heavyweight to try his luck.

Charles won the title of world’s greatest fighter after Joe Louis retired as champion. He would then beat Joe Walcott for the world heavyweight title.

18. Riddick Bowe

Full name	Riddick Lamont Bowe
Date of birth	August 10, 1967
Birth’s Place	Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Current age	55 years
Occupation	American Professional Boxer
Residence	American
Net worth	$30 thousand
Height	6 ft 5 in
Stance	Orthodox
Eye color	Dark brown
Gender	Male

Boxing record

Total fights	45
Wins	43
Wins by KO	33
Losses	1

Bowe was the perfect example of a sporting mystery. He could both frustrate and fascinate in equal measures. He is therefore considered one of the topmost heavyweight boxers of all time.

A skilled Riddick Bowe could be described as physically perfect — a 6’5″ massive man blessed with great footwork, a powerful jab, and a killer capability to finish opponents off. The legendary Eddie Futch even said that Bowe was the most naturally gifted boxer he had ever worked with. The first fight he had with Holyfield clearly showed evidence of his incredible potential.

But Bowe was definitely not a gym rat. Attracted by his life in the outside world, Bowe’s weight grew, and his uncanny ability earned him wins over decent competitors like Larry Donald and Jorge Luis Gonzalez; Bowe never again was at his best.

It’s really a shame these absurd battles rank as one of the best moments from his career since Bowe had the chance to be remembered in the sport’s most outstanding.

19. Wladimir Klitschko

Full name	Wladimir Klitschko
Date of birth	25 March 1976
Birth’s Place	Semipalatinsk, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union
Current age	46 years
Occupation	Professional Boxer
Residence	Kazakhstan
Net worth	$90 million
Height	6 ft 6 in
Weight	–
Stance	Orthodox
Eye color	Dark brown
Gender	Male

Boxing record

Total fights	69
Wins	64
Wins by KO	53
Losses	5

For years, Klitschko faced off against David Haye in the most anticipated heavyweight bout. With the world’s greatest heavyweight title, Dr. Steelhammer put on a spectacular performance to subdue Haye. He landed some big shots but never came close to stopping him.

Klitschko’s performance was nevertheless a great one. His victory meant that all major heavyweight titles belonged to the same family for the first time.

Wladimir is a remarkable fighter. A world champion for over 11 years, an Olympic gold medallist, and a six-foot-6″ boxer, Wladimir is not to be underestimated.

Boxing fans should use Klitschko’s technical and physical advantages more dangerously. His soft approach will not win him any plaudits from those looking for knockouts.

20. John L. Sullivan

Full name	John Lawrence Sullivan
Date of birth	October 15, 1858
Birth’s Place	Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Current age	Dead at February 2, 1918 (aged 59)
Occupation	American Professional Boxer
Residence	American
Net worth	$1.71 Million
Height	5 ft 10+1⁄2 in
Weight	–
Stance	Orthodox
Eye color	Dark brown
Gender	Male

Boxing record

Total fights	46
Wins	42
Wins by KO	32
Losses	1

John L. Sullivan was the first to win the world heavyweight champion title, which was contested according to Queensberry rules. He is also one of the best heavyweight boxers of all time. A person whose talents were developed in a series of bouts that were measured in hours instead of rounds. Sullivan had a strong Irish-American physique whose speed was exceptional, as well as a powerful right hand.

Sullivan’s 75-round battle with Jake Kilrain was the last time that the world title bare-knuckle was ever in play and is an eloquent recall of the rigorous conditions that fighters from the past have put themselves through.

Although his record shows just 41 fights, Sullivan was believed to have had more than five times that number of times, including a myriad of exhibitions and bare-knuckle battles that were not recorded as part of his record.

He might be able to fight, but he would have to travel around the globe displaying the incredible ability of a man that will forever be regarded as the founder of contemporary heavyweight boxing. 

Final thought

We come up with all the best heavyweight boxers of all time. The most challenging part of creating a top-20 list is the changes one must make to narrow the list. But these top 20 heavyweight champs have made memorable and impressive career spans. We hope you find fascinating details about the boxers who were great heavyweights with amazing accomplishments.