This list of the best boxers of all time is ranked by boxing fans worldwide. The goal is to determine the greatest boxers ever. The list establishes individual rankings of specific boxers and helps answer the question, "Who is the greatest boxer of all time?" This list includes some real legends of the boxing world.
Who are the best boxers of all time? Anyone can vote on the greatest boxers of all time, which means these boxers are truly fan favorites. From Olympic legends like Sugar Ray Leonard to sports idols like Muhammad Ali, there are numerous choices to examine when contemplating the question of who is the greatest boxer of all time. Vote now to help determine the greatest pound for pound boxers of all time.
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14,0467,013Muhammad Ali
HeavyweightAge: 77
Nationality: United States of America
Muhammad Ali (; born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.; January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an... more on Wikipedia2
8,4174,779Rocky Marciano
HeavyweightAge: Dec. at 46 (1923-1969)
Nationality: United States of America,Italy
Rocco Francis Marchegiano (September 1, 1923 – August 31, 1969), best known as Rocky Marciano... more on Wikipedia3
6,1063,816Joe Louis
HeavyweightAge: Dec. at 67 (1914-1981)
Nationality: United States of America
Joseph Louis Barrow (May 13, 1914 – April 12, 1981), best known as Joe Louis was an American... more on Wikipedia4
8,3515,509Sugar Ray Robinson
Welterweight, MiddleweightAge: Dec. at 68 (1921-1989)
Nationality: United States of America
Sugar Ray Robinson (born Walker Smith Jr.; May 3, 1921 – April 12, 1989) was an American... more on Wikipedia5
12,1056,359Manny Pacquiáo
Super bantamweight, FlyweightAge: 41
Nationality: Philippines
Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao, PLH ( PAK-ee-ow; Tagalog: [pɐkˈjaʊ]; born December 17, 1978) is a... more on Wikipedia6
11,4776,913Mike Tyson
HeavyweightAge: 53
Nationality: United States of America
Michael Gerard Tyson (born June 30, 1966) is an American former professional boxer who... more on Wikipedia7
4,1032,713Jack Dempsey
HeavyweightAge: Dec. at 88 (1895-1983)
Nationality: United States of America
William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey (June 24, 1895 – May 31, 1983), nicknamed "Kid Blackie" and... more on Wikipedia8
4,5023,673George Foreman
HeavyweightAge: 70
Nationality: United States of America
George Edward Foreman (born January 10, 1949) is an American former professional boxer who... more on Wikipedia9
4,7084,002Joe Frazier
HeavyweightAge: Dec. at 67 (1944-2011)
Nationality: United States of America
Joseph William Frazier (January 12, 1944 – November 7, 2011), nicknamed "Smokin' Joe", was an... more on Wikipedia10
1,9921,407Gene Tunney
HeavyweightAge: Dec. at 81 (1897-1978)
Nationality: United States of America
James Joseph "Gene" Tunney (May 25, 1897 – November 7, 1978) was an American professional... more on Wikipedia11
3,8652,932Julio César Chávez
Lightweight, Super featherweightAge: 57
Nationality: Mexico
Julio César Chávez González (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈxuljo ˈsesaɾ ˈtʃaβez ɣonˈsales]; born... more on Wikipedia12
4,0493,011Roy Jones Jr.
Super middleweight, MiddleweightAge: 50
Nationality: United States of America
Roy Levesta Jones Jr. (born January 16, 1969) is an American former professional boxer, boxing... more on Wikipedia13
4,9684,343Sugar Ray Leonard
Super middleweight, WelterweightAge: 63
Nationality: United States of America
Ray Charles Leonard (born May 17, 1956), best known as "Sugar" Ray Leonard, is an American... more on Wikipedia14
3,7473,274Roberto Durán
Welterweight, LightweightAge: 68
Nationality: Panama
Roberto Durán Samaniego (born June 16, 1951) is a Panamanian former professional boxer who... more on Wikipedia15
1,4021,131Harry Greb
MiddleweightAge: Dec. at 32 (1894-1926)
Nationality: United States of America
Edward Henry Greb (June 6, 1894 – October 22, 1926) was an American professional boxer.... more on Wikipedia16
1,887698John L. Sullivan
HeavyweightAge: Dec. at 60 (1858-1918)
Nationality: United States of America
John Lawrence Sullivan (October 15, 1858 – February 2, 1918), also known as the "Boston Strong... more on Wikipedia17
2,0391,753Jake LaMotta
MiddleweightAge: 98
Nationality: United States of America,Italy
Giacobbe "Jake" LaMotta (July 10, 1922 – September 19, 2017) was an American professional... more on Wikipedia18
Archie Moore (born Archibald Lee Wright; December 13, 1916 – December 9, 1998) was an American... more on Wikipedia1,9401,77519
839688Jersey Joe Walcott
HeavyweightAge: Dec. at 80 (1914-1994)
Nationality: United States of America
Arnold Raymond Cream (January 31, 1914 – February 25, 1994), best known as Jersey Joe Walcott,... more on Wikipedia20
1,020880Max Schmeling
HeavyweightAge: Dec. at 100 (1905-2005)
Nationality: Germany
Maximillian Adolph Otto Siegfried Schmeling (German: [ˈʃmeːlɪŋ]; 28 September 1905 – 2... more on Wikipedia21
3,2673,171Marvelous Marvin Hagler
MiddleweightAge: 65
Nationality: United States of America
Marvin Hagler (born Marvin Nathaniel Hagler; May 23, 1954) also known as Marvelous Marvin... more on Wikipedia22
794686Max Baer
HeavyweightAge: Dec. at 50 (1909-1959)
Nationality: United States of America
Maximilian Adelbert Baer (February 11, 1909 – November 21, 1959) was an American boxer who was... more on Wikipedia23
1,132994Ezzard Charles
Light heavyweight, HeavyweightAge: Dec. at 54 (1921-1975)
Nationality: United States of America
Ezzard Mack Charles, known as the Cincinnati Cobra (July 7, 1921 – May 28, 1975) was an... more on Wikipedia24
2,6382,553Lennox Lewis
HeavyweightAge: 54
Nationality: United Kingdom,Canada
Lennox Claudius Lewis , (born 2 September 1965) is a retired professional boxer who competed... more on Wikipedia25
2,1512,217Willie Pep
FeatherweightAge: Dec. at 84 (1922-2006)
Nationality: United States of America
Guglielmo Papaleo (September 19, 1922 – November 23, 2006) was an American professional boxer,... more on Wikipedia