Who was considered  the greatest lightweight boxer of all times???
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Pernell Whitaker, Add it all up: undisputed lightweight champ, with eight title defenses at 135. Won a higher percentage of title fight rounds than any dominant lightweight champion in history\n\nRunner up here is Roberto Duran. Tough to argue against Duran, but I think Whitaker was a little more dominant at his best. Duran beat everyone at lightweight, but often struggled more to do it than Whitaker did.\n\nSecond runner-up is Benny Leonard (1911-1932).  Leonard was considered by most the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world during his championship reign (1917-1923). \n\nLeonard beat every lightweight in the greatest-ever lightweight era (though he struggled at times). He also beat the leading featherweight and welterweights of his day. Had Leonard beaten Mickey Walker at 147, he might be number one on my lightweight list.  \n\nDitto Joe Gans, the lightweight champ on and off, between 1902 and 1908. Up until the emergence of Ray Robinson, whenever the topic of the greatest fighter ever was discussed, the three names that were perhaps most often bandied about were Benny Leonard, Sam Langford and Joe Gans. \n\nWhitaker-Duran-Leonard-Gans at lightweight is almost too close to call. If forced though, that is my order - Whitaker 1, Duran 2, Leonard 3, and Gans 4.
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He was the best and the most exciting at his time but more technical boxers would get him all the way. He probably knock out everyone except Ali.
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No. He's totally undefeated and Britains best boxer!!
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I really don't think anyone could have taken Tyson is his prime.  He was far to overwhelming.  Roy Jones, Jr.?  I saw him fight guys that everyone said he shouldn't beat and he made them look silly; evading punches and throwing them from odd angles.  Tua needs to do more to even be int his conversation.
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Bernard Hopkins just proved he is an ALL TIME Great...\n\nJermain Taylor might be the next BHOP and\n\nEvander Holyfield is one of the Top 3 Fighters of all TIME>...Read his book by his Manager Jim Thomas..great insight to a REAL WARRIOR!!
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He also defeated the great Azumah Nelson among some other very good fighters.  He was a great fighter and despite his untimely death will still go down in boxing history as an all time great.
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Lopez was an absolute monster at 105lbs. One of the great fighters in the history of boxing. He was one of my favorite fighters to watch. A master boxer with very good power for the lighter weight divisions. If you can get a hold of his fights on video WATCH them. He was a man who handled himself with class in and out of the ring.
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Mike Tyson in his prime was a monster. With his power and skill combined, you'd think he was unbeatable. He knew how to bob and weave right under an opponent's punches and come back with vicious combos to the head and body.\n\nHowever, I don't think any heavyweight boxer ever could outbox Ali. Muhammad Ali knew how to use the ring and could use his reach advantage to keep Tyson at the perfect distance to land punches while avoiding being hit himself. Not that I don't think Ali couldn't take Tyson's punches, but those body shots would have worn him down a bit by the later rounds.\n\nOverall, I say an unanimous decision victory for Ali, though not a very impressive one.
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i really don't know a name of the greatest fighter of all time but i know that the chinese didn't even think Bruce Lee was that good.  Anyway Muay Thai is the most advanced form of fighting in the world so whoever is considered the greatest in that form of fighting would get my vote.
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Muhammad Ali (Cashes Clay).  That was an easy question.
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No sir \n    Henery Armstrong ( homisidal henery) held 3 world titles simultaneously. featherweight lightweight and welterweight on august 18, 1938. His record was 59-1-1 with 51 knockouts he scored 27 knockouts in 1937-38.\nArmstrong was a marvel of the ring. He worked at a fast pace, had quick hands and unlike most fighters seemed to pick up speed as the rounds went on. He was also a strong puncher and defensively his bob and weave style kept him from receiving the full impact of his opponent’s blows. The truth of Henry Armstrong is that he had much better boxing skills than some give him credit for
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Here's my top 15 and why...\n\nMuhammed Ali - simply the best. You can talk physical skills all you want - and Ali certainly had them. But the thing that stands out most about Ali to me is that he took on and bested ALL COMERS - all styles and all sizes - and did it over the course of fifteen years! Punchers, brawlers, boxers, big guys, smaller guys, Americans, foreigners - you name it. Ali fought 'em, figured 'em out, and beat 'em. \n\n2. Joe Louis - Though many boxing historians would disagree, I think Louis belongs after Ali. The Brown Bomber was everything they say - a perfect technician with crushing power. But he didn't have a good chin. Clearly, he fought and beat many great fighters. But through no fault of his own, he competed during an era when some of the more talented prospects never got a shot at him. \n\n3. Rocky Marciano - the man born Rocko Marchegnano belongs in the top three despite his relatively small size. He was remarkable in so many ways that even former greats like Larry Holmes and Ali himself have praised him. According to The Greatest: "I know he (Marciano) would have given me trouble". \n\n4. Larry Holmes - a complete fighter. Used jab as well as Ali. Challenged Marciano's undefeated record before losing to Michael Spinks on a controversial decision. Dominated for so long, he should have an era named after him. \n\n5. Jack Dempsey - maybe the toughest human that ever lived. Dominated for years. In many ways, the first modern day heavyweight.\n\n6. Jersey Joe Walcott - complete, crafty. A man of the sweet science, especially for a heavyweight. Denied opportunity to fight for the title most of his prime, but was still great enough to to get it done long after most fighters retire.\n\n7. Ezzard Charles - really a light heavyweight, but had so much pure skill. Underrated. Had he been the same fighter with a little more size, no one would have beaten him.\n\n8. Sonny Liston - the most feared fighter ever. Mean, enigmatic in and out of the ring. Seemed invincible until Ali beat him twice. Could knock people out with his jab. Literally.\n\n9. George Foreman - he was really two different fighters. The first incarnation was technically bad, but overcame many shortcomings with sheer power and size - the hardest puncher of all time, Ernie Shavers included. The second, more loveable George Foreman was a better boxer despite his enormous size. Learned to pace himself and developed strong defense. \n\n10. Joe Frazier - great champion, hard puncher. His wars with Ali are legendary. Really, a much more skilled fighter than Foreman. But given the two complete demolitions George inflicted on him, I had to put George ahead.\n\n11. Evander Holyfield - I hate to rely on cliches, but this was a "true warrior". There's no other way to put it. \n\n12. Jack Johnson - a cautious fighter actually. Relied on patience, confident that he was so much better than the opposition. And he was. Not a great puncher, and at 6', smaller than one might think. But the most remarkable athlete I can think of. He didn't just take on and defeat all opponents in some of the most obcenely long fights, he took on the WORLD... and won. \n\n13. Lennox Lewis - much of his mystique will wear off as the years go by. Ducking a rematch with Vitali won't help his reputation, especially if the older Klitschko goes on to dominate the division for a while. But Lennox's place among the greats is secure. A great puncher with a great jab. Suspect chin, but when focused, usually won convincingly. \n\n14. Mike Tyson - say what you want about him. In his early years, he was awesome.  This kid was a true phenom. Until Buster Douglas demonstrated how he could be beaten, Tyson whipped most of his opponents before they even set foot in the ring. Plus he made one of the greatest pre-fight remarks ever: When asked by a reporter what advice he would give an up-coming opponent, Mike replied: "cancel the
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It's really hard to say I remember a fighter in the late 70's who was a light puncher yet he had a mishap outside the ring and broke a guys jaw, one of the Viuret brothers.  Then there is a guy who fought Emile Griffith and he said he hit him the hardest.  The same fighter who had a controversial fight with Joey Giardello.  Mike Tyson when he was hot could hit hard.  Roberto Duran in his prime, even years later, flooring Iran Barkley to win the middleweight title.  Thomas Hearns, Joe Louis, and even classy boxer punchers like Sugar Ray Robinson, Sugar Ray Leonard and Mohamed Ali.  I'm sorry i really have no favourites.  The rock doesn't take a backward step and George Foreman is up there.  There are so many great fighters its just very subjective and depends entirely on the individual and their opponents, and a personal preference.
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1. Muhammad Ali-hands down the fastest Heavyweight of all time, his speed was blinding speed and it came frequently via a combination of punches (not 1,2 more like 4,5,6 punches). \n\n2. Floyd Patterson-had a pair of the fastest hands in Heavyweight history, also an exceptional combination puncher.\n\n3. Joe Louis-fantastic hand speed, so quick that when the punches reached their target, the momentum produced an "explosion" of power. \n\n4. Mike Tyson-his hand speed was quick and explosive. Much like Joe Louis in the way the "coup de gras" would knock a guy out before they even saw the punch coming.\n\n5. tie Sam Langford/Larry Holmes\n\nIn Jim McNeill's book, 'They Could've Been Contenders' he writes of Langford, "For over twenty years he (Sam) would continue to astound against the very best, but no champion would ever risk his crown against him." Ironically, that applied to Jack Johnson most of all. As the World Heavyweight Champion, Johnson defended his Title against only one black fighter, Jim Johnson. \n\nJack J. did have a victory over Langford (Sam 155lbs vs Johnson 189lbs), but once he became Heavyweight Champ he wouldn't accept any of Langford's challenges. He knew Langford would have beat him in a rematch at equal weight. \n\nMcNeil went on to describe Langford, "He had Tyson-like KO power, blisterring fast hands and scorching combinations, a skillful jab, a great all around offense in which he threw lots of punches and was very aggressive. He also had very good defensive skills and could counter well."
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The best pound per pound boxer is Manny "the PACMAN" Pacquiao..not that i am a Filipino but he has proven his worth!!!\n\nSince pacman out-punch M.A. Barrera, he was dazzled by manny's   combination of punches and unorthodox style, barrera was no match for Pacquiao skills, it is like beating your younger brother.\n\nAlso he made E. Morales kiss the canvas for the first time..morales was brutaly beaten,swollen face and bloody nose..another round would be a goodbye for morale's  boxing carrer. Another rematch for morales v.s pacquiao III is too much.\n\nThanks to his great Trainer "Fredie Roach" and his co-sparing team in Los Angeles California.\n\n"Manny is the BEST boxer in the league today...so watch out for great Manny..July 2, 2006 ---Oscar "CHOLOLO" Larios (Mexican) v.s. Manny "The Pacman"Pacquiao" at the Araneta Cubao, Manila, Philippines.\n\nMABUHAY ANG PINOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Most boxing experts agree that it was Ali-Frazier III - The Thrilla in Manilla. Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier had each won one of their previous two bouts, and the rubber match looked to determine once and for all who was best.\n\nThe all-out war lasted until the fourteenth round of their fifteen-round bout when Frazier's trainer Eddie Futch finally stopped the fight. It was The Ring magazine's 1975 fight of the year and is probably what solidified Muhammad Ali's title as the Greatest of All Time.
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I agree Marvin Hagler had the best chin in boxing, the only time he got wobbled was against Hearns for a split second in the first round of their terrific fight and he went in with some decent punchers. He was never knocked down properly the only time he took a count was when he slipped against Roldan.