Is Muhammad Ali better than Mayweather?

Floyd Mayweather and Muhammad Ali. Floyd Mayweather has named his top five boxers of all-time, ranking Muhammad Ali behind him as fifth on his list. The 44-year-old boxer explained that Ali did not deserve a spot higher on his ranking as he only fought in one weight category.
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Does Floyd Mayweather think he is better than Muhammad Ali?

Mike Tyson once branded Floyd Mayweather as "very delusional" after he rated himself higher than Muhammad Ali. Mayweather claimed he was the greatest boxer in history, better than the likes of Ali and Tyson who hit back in brutal fashion. "He's very delusional," 'Iron Mike' explained.
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Is there a better boxer than Ali?

Ali won 56 out of his 61 fights, and 37 of them were knock-outs. While these are great stats, other boxers had better: Harry Greb won 262 fights (!), Sugar Ray Robinson won 173, and Harry Armstrong won 150.
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What does Mayweather think of Muhammad Ali?

“I have to take my hat off to Ali,” Mayweather concluded, before stressing, “But I didn't give this sport 40 years to say that there's another fighter better than me.” Mayweather certainly retired on his own terms in what is hailed as “The Biggest Fight in Combat Sports History.”
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Does anyone have a better record than Mayweather?

Mike Tyson has claimed Floyd Mayweather's perfect, 50-0 record doesn't make him boxing's greatest - and pointed out two boxers with superior records than Mayweather. Mayweather's 50-0 pro ledger means that he officially retired in 2017 with the longest perfect record in the sport, beating Rocky Marciano's iconic 49-0.
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Floyd Mayweather rants against Muhammad Ali being #1 on ESPN Top5 boxers 1/8/17



Is Pacman better than Mayweather?

based on the respect that he got from his fans. Although Mayweather Jr. (50-0, 27 KOs) has a superior record than Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39 KOs) and has made more money than him, you can argue that the Filipino star has had a better career in terms of his quality wins.
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Who is the best boxer of all time?

1. Muhammad Ali. The Greatest was not only one of the best heavyweights of all time, he was also one of the most colorful. He won the gold medal at the 1960 Olympics and went on to become the first boxer to win the heavyweight title three times.
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Was Muhammad Ali the greatest fighter ever?

Self-proclaimed as “The Greatest,” there is no shortage of support for that assessment. Ali is the most popular and well-known fighter ever, and the passing of time since he retired from boxing in 1981 has done nothing to diminish his status as one of the best heavyweight champions of all time.
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Is Mayweather the greatest boxer ever?

Floyd Mayweather, the undefeated American welterweight champion, was recently deemed the greatest of all time. Despite being referred to as the most defensive boxer in boxing history, the 44-year-old retired boxer had an illustrious career spanning 21 years, where he remained unbeaten with a score of 50-0.
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Who has beaten Ali?

After his loss to Norton, Muhammad Ali went on a winning streak, which saw him defeat Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Ron Lyle, Ken Norton, Jimmy Young, and others. In 1978, he was challenged by Leon Spinks, who had just seven pro fights under his belt.
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Who is stronger Mike Tyson or Ali?

Tyson is superior to Ali in Power, Speed and Defense. These are all critical components of boxing. Ali was a more complete warrior than Mike Tyson.
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Who was the hardest hitting boxer?

1. Mike Tyson. Whenever there's a discussion about the hardest hitting boxer, Mike Tyson is always mentioned.
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Why is Muhammad Ali considered the greatest?

Muhammad Ali was one of the greatest boxers in history, the first fighter to win the world heavyweight championship on three separate occasions. In addition, he was known for his social message of black pride and black resistance to white domination and for refusing induction into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
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What boxer had the most professional fights?

And their own records find that lightweight Len Wickwar had the most verified professional fights of any boxer, as well as the most wins. Between 1928 and 1947, Wickwar compiled a record of 339-86-42, for a total of 467 fights. This is one of those records that will never be touched.
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Who is boxing goat?

Three-time World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali is considered one of the world's greatest boxers. His professional record of 56 wins and five losses is unprecedented.
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Who knocked Ali out?

The man who claims he KNOCKED OUT Ali: Elmo Henderson was the journeyman who fought his way out of prison, sued Playboy magazine for $1m, sparred with Foreman and ended up homeless. 'Oyé... Foreman boma yé,' Elmo Henderson boomed up to the high ceilings of Kinshasa's Inter-Continental hotel.
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What boxer has never lost a fight?

Rocky Marciano is often remembered for two things: his lionhearted approach to the fight game and his flawless professional record of 49-0-0. And as Marciano was never defeated, it stands to reason that he was never knocked out, either.
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Is Mayweather scared of Pacquiao?

Floyd Mayweather Needs to Confess That He Is Scared to Fight Manny Pacquiao. Floyd Mayweather has stood his ground that his refusal to fight Manny Pacquiao is due to Pacquiao's refusal of a drug test, but even afterwards, strengthened his regulations by forcing a random drug test.
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Is Pacquiao a good fighter?

The truth of the matter is, eight-division boxing world champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is just an absolute physical specimen. His own unique blend of speed, power, athleticism, and toughness has been unparalleled in the sport over the last two decades.
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Who is richer Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao?

Including that fight, the pair took countless boxing bouts, and they made an immense fortune for themselves. However, who has the higher net worth? As per Celebrity Net Worth, The Filipino Senator's net worth stands at $220 million. Whereas, 'Money's net worth is a whopping $450 million.
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Which boxer has lost the most fights?

Reggie Strickland holds the record for the most professional defeats. He fought a total of 363 times of which he lost 276. In this day and age most boxers don't even make it past 50 fights, so this is a record that will probably never be broken.
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How many times Mayweather lost?

So it's hard to imagine when watching some of his most outstanding performances that he's lost six times. As you can imagine, all those reverses came in the amateur ranks before Mayweather embarked on one of the best careers known to the sport.
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