@Very-Rusty
Incidentally, the fighter named Guglielmo Papaleo on your list was better known as Willie Pep.
-Removed-I think his longevity was affected by his trainer dying, who was like a father figure, his terrible marriage, and his likely drug problems. Not to mention getting involved with Don King.
Had his personal life not unraveled the way it did, he would have beaten Douglas and history would be different.
Ali seems to be the popular vote right now as the best fighter ever.
I think so too especially in his prime He was unbeatable. As I've said I think he hung around too long and got too many punches to the head which may have caused his medical issues later in his life.
He use to brag alot with his poetry....remember an expression he used float like a butterfly sting like a bee. He mosly did back up his bragging though in the ring.
Muhammad Ali: Heavyweight Champion of the World
After winning his first 19 fights, including 15 knockouts, Clay received his first title shot on February 25, 1964, against reigning heavyweight champion Sonny Liston (1932-1970).Dec 16, 2009.
Like Ali, I believe Sonny Liston also fought longer than he should have! I would have liked to see that fight when Sonny was in his Prime.
-VR
@handyandy saidThanks Andy he was a bit before my time I just looked up his stats.
@Very-Rusty
Incidentally, the fighter named Guglielmo Papaleo on your list was better known as Willie Pep.
Willie Pep - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willie_Pep
Guglielmo Papaleo (September 19, 1922 – November 23, 2006) was an American professional boxer, better known as Willie Pep who held the World Featherweight championship twice between the years of 1942 and 1950.
Total fights: 241Wins: 229
Wins by KO: 65Losses: 11
I see why he made the list Impressive career!
I may check out u-tube see if I can find some of his fights.
-VR
@fmf saidJack Johnson didn't even make the top 8 list.
Even if he wasn't beneath contempt as a human being, Mike Tyson would not be my subjective and not-overly-interested-in-boxing pick as the 'best fighter ever'. My choice would be Jack Johnson.
How do you see him as being the "best fighter ever'?
-VR