The 11 Greatest Boxing Promoters of All Time

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

Founder of Top Rank who promoted Muhammad Ali, Manny Pacquiao, and Oscar De La Hoya.

1000pts

2

Don King

Flamboyant promoter who staged the Rumble in the Jungle and guided Ali, Tyson, and Holyfield.

930pts

3

Dan Goossen

Influential American promoter who founded Goossen Tutor and guided many world titlists.

849pts

4

Al Haymon

Reclusive power broker behind Premier Boxing Champions who managed Floyd Mayweather.

734pts

5

Kathy Duva

CEO of Main Events, one of boxing's most prominent and respected promoters.

636pts

6

Barry Hearn

Matchroom Sport founder who built the company into a multi-sport promotional empire.

521pts

7

Frank Warren

Britain's longtime Queensberry Promotions head who built the careers of Tyson Fury and Naseem Hamed.

520pts

8

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

Former champion who founded Golden Boy Promotions and helped launch Canelo Alvarez.

382pts

10

Eddie Hearn

Matchroom Boxing chief who struck the billion-dollar DAZN deal and promotes Canelo and Joshua.

382pts

11

Lou DiBella

Former HBO executive turned promoter behind DiBella Entertainment and numerous champions.

212pts