Monday, 10 August 2015

10 Things:Top 10 Greatest Heavyweight Champions

Hey guys, and welcome back to another 10 Things. Today we will be taking a look at the 10 Greatest Heavyweight Champions. Hope you guys like this and please leave a comment on what our next 10 Things should be.

10.Mike Tyson


The youngest ever to win the title. 44 of his 50 wins were by knockouts. KO'd Michael Spinks in 91 seconds.

9. Wladimir Klitschko


1996 Olympic Gold Medalist. WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO Champion. Most title defenses in history.

8. Lennox Lewis

1988 Olympic Gold Medalist. He knocked out Mike Tyson. 32 of his 41 wins were by knockouts.

7. Jack Dempsey


Champion from 1919 to 1926. 51 of his 66 wins were by knockouts. Knownis aggression and furosity.

6. Joe Frazier


1964 Olympic Gold Medalist. Defeated Muhamad Ali.  27f his 32 wins by knockouts.

5. Larry Holmes


WBC and IBF Heavyweight Champion. He made 20 succesful title defenses. Almost matched Marciano's 49-0 record.

4. Rocky Marciano


He is the only undefeated champion. 43 of his 49 wins were by knockouts. He knocked out Joe Louis.

3. George Foreman


1968 Olympic Gold Medalist. He was a two-time Heavyweight Champion. He defeated Joe Frazier(twice).

2. Joe Louis


World Champion from 1937 to 1949. He was victorious in 25 title defenses. His reign lasted 140 consecutive months.

1. Muhammad Ali


1960 Olympic Gold Medalist. 3 time World Heavyweight Champion. He defeated Joe Frazier and Sonny Liston twice. He knocked out George Foreman.





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