Teddy Atlas is one of the most beloved and respected figures in the boxing world, boasting a storied career as a boxing trainer before evolving into a notable analyst in the sport.
Fans eagerly tune in whenever Atlas shares his insights on boxing. This is evident in the attention garnered by his list of the top 10 greatest boxers of all time, which he revealed during an episode of THE FIGHT with Teddy Atlas on April 10.
Below is the ranking according to Atlas, presented in reverse order.
Roberto Duran, a former professional boxer from Panama, held championships across lightweight, welterweight, light middleweight, and middleweight divisions. He also earned the title of undisputed and lineal lightweight champion and became the lineal welterweight champion at various times throughout his career.
Duran’s boxing career spanned from 1968 to 2001, concluding with an impressive record of 103 wins, 16 losses, and 70 knockouts.
Sugar Ray Leonard, another iconic American boxer, clinched world titles in five different weight classes and was recognized as a lineal champion in three. At one point, he was also the undisputed welterweight world champion.
Leonard’s professional career lasted from 1977 to 1997, wrapping up with a record of 36 wins, 3 losses, and one draw, with 25 of those victories coming by knockout.
Joe Louis, an eminent American boxer, held the world heavyweight champion title from 1937 until 1949. His 25 consecutive title defenses remain an unparalleled record across all weight classes, and he boasts the longest uninterrupted reign of any champion overall.
Louis’s athletic career lasted from 1934 to 1951, during which he achieved a professional record of 68 wins, 3 losses, and 54 knockouts.
Harry “The Pittsburgh Windmill” Greb was another celebrated American boxer who held the American light heavyweight title and the world middleweight title during his career, which lasted from 1913 to 1926.
He is known for an alleged record of 261 wins, 18 losses, and 19 draws with 49 knockouts throughout his boxing journey.
Another notable mention is Benny Leonard, a former world lightweight champion who enjoyed a professional career from 1911 to 1932, ending with a record of 185 wins, 22 losses, and 9 draws, including 70 knockouts.
Additionally, Willie Pep, a two-time world featherweight champion, competed from 1940 to 1966 and left the sport with a record of 229 wins, 11 losses, and 1 draw, totaling 65 knockouts.
Muhammad Ali, frequently heralded as the greatest heavyweight boxer ever, was renowned not just for his boxing skills but also as a cultural icon. He held the Ring magazine heavyweight title from 1964 to 1970 and was the undisputed heavyweight champion from 1974 to 1978.
Ali’s professional boxing career from 1960 to 1981 concluded with a record of 56 wins, 5 losses, and 37 knockouts.
Sam Langford, considered by many as the greatest boxer never to have won a world title due to missed opportunities, fought from 1902 until 1925, ending with a professional record of 210 wins, 43 losses, and 53 draws, including 126 knockouts.
Sugar Ray Robinson is also highly regarded, being the first boxer to win a divisional world championship five times, with a professional record from 1940 to 1965 that totaled 174 wins, 19 losses, and 6 draws along with 109 knockouts.
Lastly, Henry Armstrong remains a legendary figure for being the only fighter to hold world championships in three different divisions simultaneously and defending his welterweight title nineteen times throughout his career from 1931 to 1945, which ended with a record of 151 wins, 21 losses, and 9 draws.
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