Who is the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time?

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

Muhammad Ali - ranking option ranked #1

Muhammad Ali

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

1/17
Joe Louis - ranking option ranked #2

Joe Louis

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

2/17
Rocky Marciano - ranking option ranked #3

Rocky Marciano

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

3/17
Mike Tyson - ranking option ranked #4

Mike Tyson

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

4/17
Joe Frazier - ranking option ranked #5

Joe Frazier

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

5/17
George Foreman - ranking option ranked #6

George Foreman

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

6/17
Jack Dempsey - ranking option ranked #7

Jack Dempsey

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

7/17
Sonny Liston - ranking option ranked #8

Sonny Liston

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

8/17
Lennox Lewis - ranking option ranked #9

Lennox Lewis

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

9/17
Wladimir Klitschko - ranking option ranked #10

Wladimir Klitschko

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

10/17
Evander Holyfield - ranking option ranked #11

Evander Holyfield

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

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Jack Johnson - ranking option ranked #12

Jack Johnson

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

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Larry Holmes - ranking option ranked #13

Larry Holmes

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

13/17
Floyd Patterson - ranking option ranked #14

Floyd Patterson

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

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Oleksandr Usyk - ranking option ranked #15

Oleksandr Usyk

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

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Tyson Fury - ranking option ranked #16

Tyson Fury

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

16/17
Anthony Joshua - ranking option ranked #17

Anthony Joshua

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

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