Who is the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time?

From Ali to Tyson to Fury — the heavyweight division has produced some of the most iconic athletes of all time. Who reigns supreme?

1

Muhammad Ali

Three-time heavyweight world champion with a 56-5 record, widely regarded as the greatest boxer who ever lived.

2

Joe Louis

The 'Brown Bomber' who held the heavyweight title for nearly 12 years and made 25 consecutive successful defenses.

3

Rocky Marciano

The only undefeated heavyweight champion in history, retiring with a perfect 49-0 record.

4

Mike Tyson

Became the youngest heavyweight champion at 20, renowned for his ferocious power and intimidating peak dominance.

5

Joe Frazier

Olympic gold medalist and undisputed heavyweight champion best remembered for three legendary bouts with Muhammad Ali.

6

George Foreman

Two-time heavyweight champion who made an unprecedented comeback at 45 to reclaim the title decades after his peak.

7

Jack Dempsey

The 'Manassa Mauler,' a 1920s heavyweight champion whose aggressive style and knockouts drew million-dollar gates.

8

Sonny Liston

A fearsome puncher who dismantled Floyd Patterson twice and was considered unbeatable before meeting Cassius Clay.

9

Lennox Lewis

The undisputed heavyweight champion of the world in 1999, known for his technical mastery and cerebral ring style.

10

Wladimir Klitschko

Dominated heavyweight boxing for a decade with 18 consecutive world title defenses and an 11-year title reign.

11

Evander Holyfield

A four-time heavyweight champion known for his heart, conditioning, and two legendary fights with Mike Tyson.

12

Jack Johnson

Boxing's first Black heavyweight world champion, who broke racial barriers and dominated the division from 1908 to 1915.

13

Larry Holmes

A dominant champion who made 20 title defenses and is often underrated despite one of boxing's most complete skill sets.

14

Floyd Patterson

The first heavyweight to regain the world title, and the youngest heavyweight champion in history at the time.

15

Oleksandr Usyk

The undisputed heavyweight champion who unified all four major belts and defeated Anthony Joshua twice.

16

Tyson Fury

The 'Gypsy King,' a charismatic and technically gifted champion who defeated Wladimir Klitschko and Deontay Wilder.

17

Anthony Joshua

A two-time unified heavyweight world champion and Olympic gold medalist known for his powerful performances.