George Foreman Names The Only 3 Heavyweights Better Than Muhammad Ali
For many boxing lovers, Muhammad Ali was the best to ever do it, but not in the mind of his former opponent George Foreman.
Ali was famously nicknamed ‘The Greatest’ and was the undisputed heavyweight champion from 1974 to 1978 while also holding the WBA and Ring belts later in his career.
He was as much talked about out of the ring as in it, not least for his outspoken opposition to the Vietnam War, and had famous battles with fellow greats like Foreman at the epic Rumble in the Jungle in Zaire in 1974, Joe Frazier and Ken Norton.
However, when Foreman – who holds the record for being the oldest ever heavyweight world champion aged 45 – listed his own Top 10 heavyweights, Ali only came in fourth, though with plenty of praise.
“Put him down as the GREATEST MAN to ever box, and a hero bigger than boxing. Once Ali lost his speed, it only showed that he’d never developed a great defence.”
The first black world heavyweight boxing champion Jack Johnson, again a trailblazer outside the ropes, was third.
“A big brave cat, because he’d do whatever he wanted and get out of the way.”
Rocky Marciano – the hard-hitting heavyweight champion who famously retired undefeated after 49 bouts – was second.
“Just look at Rocky Marciano’s record. Nobody beat him. You can’t take that from him.”
And Joe Louis, with 25 world title defences and a 12-year reign as champion, got the top spot.
“No one is even close. Joe Louis was in a class by himself.”
Right now it is Oleksandr Usyk who sits at the top of the heavyweight division. He is yet to lose a professional fight having been undisputed cruiserweight king in 2018, then undisputed in the banner division in May with his victory over Tyson Fury.
Related articles
Oddsmakers just told us everything we need to know about the Browns vs. Cowboys Week 1 game
Rare artworks by legendary boxer Muhammad Ali sell for close to $1 million
Teen Mom 2’s Nathan Griffith Says He Will Use Jenelle Evans’ Road Rage Incident to Get Custody of Kaiser, Might Subpoena MTV for Unaired Footage
RHOBH's PK Kemsley Says He's Six Months Sober Amidst His Separation from Wife DoritThe Latest
Jaycee Horn is looking forward for a chance to pick off Patrick Mahomes
Jaycee Horn will have a huge role to play if the Carolina Panthers are to upset the Kansas City Chiefs this weekend. The Chiefs are a run-heavy team this year, but they are prone to throwing interceptions, which is where Horn can ...
RHOA Newbie Brittany Eady Reacts After Kenya Moore’s Viral Tamron Hall Interview
Just like clockwork, Real Housewives of Atlanta newbie Brittany Eady has responded to Kenya Moore’s interview with Tamron Hall. In the stunning daytime interview, Kenya opened up about the revenge porn allegations that led to her suspension from The Real Housewives of Atlanta, and she finally took accountability ...
Broncos’ $30 Million DT Projected to Improve ‘Laughably Bad’ NFC East Defense
The Denver Broncos have put together one of the NFL’s best defenses in 2024, defying odds and expectations to put the franchise on the verge of making the playoffs for the first time since the 2015 season. And with that knowledge, the vultures ...
RHOC Reunion Recap: Heather Claims John Said Shannon Punched Him on DUI Night, Emily Slams Alexis as an “Idiot” After She Calls Her & Shannon “Bullies,” & Shannon and Tamra Reconcile, Plus Alexis Claims John Spent $350K on Shannon Relationship
The Real Housewives of Orange County reunion concludes, but not before John‘s interview footage comes out. Alexis continues to defend her man, but Tamra realizes that she is on the wrong side of history with Shannon. It’s not until AFTER the reunion that the whole story emerges, ...
Tom Sandoval confirms he IS moving in with new girlfriend as he reflects on life a year on from Scandoval
Over a year after his affair with a castmate plunged him into controversy, Tom Sandoval is moving on from Scandoval. The reality star, 42, has found love again after two-timing his ex-girlfriend Ariana Madix, 39, with fellow Vanderpump Rules star Rachel Leviss. Sandoval and Leviss, 30, were ...
-1716166971-q80.webp "Denver Broncos could resurrect career of former All-Pro wide receiver")
