Archie was a better Light Heavyweight than he was a pure Heavyweight. Before we start our list, I wanted to take some time to comment on 2 fighters that may have strong support in certain communities for being among the best ever, but truly do not have a place on the list.NOT RANKEDRocky Marciano - Won 49 Lost 0, 43 KOAsk any Italian who the greatest boxer ever was,NIKE TN pas cher, and you will never hear the names Ali, Louis or Sugar. A decade later, Foreman made an improbable comeback at the age of 38. Going up through the amateur ranks, boxers actually lost on purpose so as to not fight Tyson in tournaments. Hagler's only 2 losses were early on in his career, and he responded to them by beating both fighters. I believe that history will judge him for the fake that he truly is.And now, to the top ten best pound for pound boxers:10 - Mike Tyson - 50 wins, 5 losses, 2 no contests, 44 KONo other fighter has been called "the baddest man on the planet". Add the fact that his most notable victory was over his childhood idle, Joe Louis, whom he sent back into retirement. He backed out of Tyson's way (accepting a huge multi-million dollar payoff from Don King as payment for Tyson taking his ranking) as he was climbing back up to regain the championship that was handed to him. Winning a championship fight after playing paid basketball the same day was previously unheard of. But losses to Leonard (his first ever) and Hagler will keep him off the list.Bernard Hopkins - 45 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw, 1 NC, 32 KOMore so than Hagler, Hopkins had a slow start to his career. He will have his place in boxing history, but not as one of the greatest ever.(Smokin') Joe Frazier - 32 wins, 4 losses, 1 draw, 27 KOAlso one of the most feared fighters ever, but 2 losses to Ali and Foreman will keep him off this list.Thomas Hearns - 59 wins 4 Loss 1 Draw, 46 KOAKA "the Hit Man" and "the Motor City Cobra", Hearns won seven world championships in six weight classes during his 22 year pro career. He came back after 3 years to lose his first of three asking Joe Frazier. But Joe was well past his prime. Only Ali could get into his opponents head more. He stayed an extra 4 years as an amateur to win a gold metal against younger opponents (Riddick Bowe for the medal bout). Chavez went 13 years before not winning a fight, with a draw to Pernell Whitaker, and it was another year later before he suffered his first defeat which was avenged 4 months later. What happened to Ali in the next two fights against Holmes and Berbick is eerily similar to what is happening now with Roy Jones Jr. As was becoming a champion at middleweight all the way up to heavyweight. Only in his last 8 years of his 24 year career did Chavez acount for 4 of his 5 losses to 3 different oppenents. Even when Joe won the Heavyweight title by knockout, he refused to be called champion until he settled the score with Schmeling. He may end up considered in the 10 top yet.About The AuthorGary Whittaker is the editor of T.E.N Magazine. The last, and most humiliating defeat was an 8th round KO through the ropes by Rocky Marciano. Before his last two fights, Jones' only defeat was a bogus call after he was disqualified against Montell Griffin, which he quickly avenged. He would have continued to dominate the middleweight division had he not suffered the mentally debilitating loss to Leonard. Both were undefeated at the time. Leon Spinks got Ali during his declining years, but Ali still come back to beat him in 1979. Schmeling beat the favored Louis in 12 years only a few years earlier. Nope. He made his first comeback attempt in 1977, knocking out his next 5 opponents (including Frazier, again), only to retire after losing a 12 round decision. Foreman made it again near the top of the boxing rankings, and despite suffering setbacks against Holyfield and Tommy Morrison, Foreman shocked the world when he stunned Michael Moore with a knock out in the 10th round. Among the world champions that Chávez defeated in his career are Edwin Rosario, Jose Luis Ramirez, Rocky Lockridge, Meldrick Taylor, RogerChaussures Timberland Pas Cher Mayweather, Sammy Fuentes, Héctor "Macho" Camacho, Juan Laporte, and Tony López. How ironic that Tyson's worst defeat was not to a boxer, but to a beauty pageant contestant named Desiree Washington. He had his light heavyweight title stripped from him twice because he was too busy fighting at a higher weight class. Sugar Ray beat them all, from Duran (No Mas, No Mas), to Hagler, then Hearns, Sugar Ray's stock only dropped because of his own issues. He also was the man that destroyed the aura that was Mike Tyson. So to the entire nation of Italy and her children I say to you, Rocky Marciano could not beat any of the champions in my Top T.E.N.Lennox Lewis - 41 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw, 32 KOLewis will most likely go down as one of the most intelligent, calculated champions ever. Add to that all the titles his has own, in multiple weight divisions, and you have your number 8 all time. The Brown Bomber was so much in debt, that he tried to come back well past his prime. The same happened with Ken Norton. While Hopkins has been middleweight champion longer, with more title defenses, it can be argued that he never faced opponents the caliber of Duran and Hearns, both of whom Hagler defeated.6 - Archie Moore - 181 wins, 24 losses, 9 draws and 1 no contest, 145 KOLooking at the record, it is easy to see why the "Old Mongoose" or "Ancient Archie" has made it to the list. While there is no denying his talent, there is question as to if his showmanship and opponent section unfairly propelled him into his status. Up until Buster Douglas embarrassed Iron Mike, Mike Tyson made fighters give up. He could not accept defeat. He was able to avenge his lose to Willey Wise, but failed in second attempt to Oscar De La Hoya.2 - Muhammed (Louisville Lip) Ali - won 56 Lost 5, 37 KOIn my book, Ali will also go down as one of the greatest human beings of all time. Like most great fighters, he just did not know when to quit, so you will have to ignore the last few fights of his career. He first retired due to a detached retina, and it can be argued that a serious cocaine habit between 84 and 89 further damaged his career.7 - (Marvelous) Marvin Hagler - 62 Wins, 3 Losses, 2 Draws, 52 KOYes, we have the Marvelous one ahead of Leonard, even though Leonard beat Hagler in their one encounter. There is a great chance that had Tyson not suffered a 3-year setback, he would have easily moved up and be universally recognized as one of the best ever.9 - (Big) George Foreman - Won 76 lost 5, 68 KOForeman's biggest enemy opponent has always been himself. In neither case, should those 2 fights be included into what was an otherwise spectacular career.1 - (Sugar) Ray Robinson 179 wins, 19 losses, 6 draws, 2 no contests, 109 KOWhile many fighters have held that nickname over the years, none have been as sweet as Ray Robinson, whose real name was actually Walker Smith Jr. Hagler was so distraught by that loss that he left before, and even refuses to talk about that fight today. Lennox was able to capitalize on Tyson's jail term to reign as champion, then got out before the Klitchko brothers could undo the legacy he has manufactured for himself. Although the two became friends later on, Ali is also credited with knocking Foreman out in the ring, out of boxing, and onto the pulpit. Joe will be best known for his 1st round KO over Germany's Max Schmeling in 1938.Nike Air Max 90 Femme You can visit the site at http://www.tenwebzine.com. When he finally won the belt, he has defended against the best of the 90's and 2000. Mike Tyson was perhaps the most feared person in boxing history. To his credit, Rocky Marciano did make a habit of beating up his opponents in the ring. The fact that so much cultural identify was thrust upon his shoulders, made Joe Louis not only one of the greatest pure fighters, but a true icon for America's 2nd class citizens. As purely a boxer, only a "what could have been" during his 3 year lay off after refusing to go to Vietnam prevents him from being the best ever. His next few bouts further proved that even unto his late 40th, Foreman was still a formidable force.8 - (Sugar) Ray Leonard - 36 Wins, 3 Loss, 1 Draw, 25 KOLeonard has to be on this list if only for the pure psychology he was able to inflict on his opponents. After making his name as one of the most dominant fighter ever, his loss to Ali took him out of professional boxing for over a year. Jones has at least warranted due considering, and an initial entry to the list.4 - Joe (Brown Bomber) Louis - Won 68 Lost 3, 54 KOWhile there seems to be some dispute over whether 5 of his victories by KO were exhibition matches or not, there is a consensus not take seriously 2 of his 3 losses in failed comeback attempts. But that is not what pound for pound is based on. He also beat Archie Moore, but he also was already in his early forties. In both cases, Ali came back to whup them in the next 2 fights. No other fighter has knocked out as many professional opponents as Archie.5 - Roy Jones Jr - 49 wins, 3 losses, 38 KOThis particular selection is highly debatable, and may end with Roy's removal from the list completely. Archie's career spanned over 4 decades, and it the only fighter to have faced by Rocky Marciano and Muhammed Ali. Unlike Moore, the majority of Robinson's losses came at the end of his career.Honorable MentionFloyd Mayweather Jr - 32 Wins, 0 Losses, 21 KnockoutsNow regarded (arguably) as the best active pound for pound boxerRoberto Duran - 103 Wins, 16 Loss, 69 KnockoutsHe will forever by scarred by his 8th round quit job on Sugar Ray Leonard.Evander (Real Deal) Holyfield - 38 Wins, 7 Losses, 2 Draw, 25 KOWas undisputed cruiserweight and heavyweight champion of the world. He then became champion only because Bowe gave up the title. You will only hear the name Rocky Marciano, the only heavyweight champion to retire undefeated. It is this attitude that made him a national hero despite his color.3 - Julio Cesar Chavez - Won 104 Lost 5, 2 draws, 80 KOJulio is a Mexican world champion boxer who won world titles in 3 different divisions. Robinson won the middleweight title an unprecedented 5 times. Even Muhammed Ali referred to Sugar Ray as the greatest fighter ever (it is rumoured that Robinson actually refused to give Ali an autograph when Ali met him while Ali was still young, and Clay). You will be able to find more great articles on sports, politics or other subjects, so check it out!editor@tenwebzine.com.
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