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The 11 Greatest Boxing Promoters of All Time

By YPB Team

Flamboyant showmen, ruthless dealmakers, and quiet power brokers who built the sport's biggest nights, from golden-age pioneers to today's billion-dollar players. Who's the real heavyweight behind the scenes? Cast your vote!

  1. Bob Arum — ranked #11
    Bob Arum
    Founder of Top Rank who promoted Muhammad Ali, Manny Pacquiao, and Oscar De La Hoya.
    1000pts
  2. Don King — ranked #22
    Don King
    Flamboyant promoter who staged the Rumble in the Jungle and guided Ali, Tyson, and Holyfield.
    930pts
  3. Dan Goossen — ranked #33
    Dan Goossen
    Influential American promoter who founded Goossen Tutor and guided many world titlists.
    849pts
  4. Al Haymon — ranked #44
    Al Haymon
    Reclusive power broker behind Premier Boxing Champions who managed Floyd Mayweather.
    734pts
  5. Kathy Duva — ranked #55
    Kathy Duva
    CEO of Main Events, one of boxing's most prominent and respected promoters.
    636pts
  6. Barry Hearn — ranked #66
    Barry Hearn
    Matchroom Sport founder who built the company into a multi-sport promotional empire.
    521pts
  7. Frank Warren — ranked #77
    Frank Warren
    Britain's longtime Queensberry Promotions head who built the careers of Tyson Fury and Naseem Hamed.
    520pts
  8. Tex Rickard — ranked #88
    Tex Rickard
    Pioneering promoter who built the third Madison Square Garden and staged boxing's first million-dollar gates.
    520pts
  9. Oscar De La Hoya — ranked #99
    Oscar De La Hoya
    Former champion who founded Golden Boy Promotions and helped launch Canelo Alvarez.
    382pts
  10. Eddie Hearn — ranked #1010
    Eddie Hearn
    Matchroom Boxing chief who struck the billion-dollar DAZN deal and promotes Canelo and Joshua.
    382pts
  11. Lou DiBella — ranked #1111
    Lou DiBella
    Former HBO executive turned promoter behind DiBella Entertainment and numerous champions.
    0pts

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