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Miocic holds the record for fight-night bonus awards, with nine, the most in the UFC heavyweight division's history. He is widely regarded as the greatest UFC heavyweight of all time. [10] [11] Prior to his MMA career, Miocic was a Golden Gloves boxing champion and NCAA Division I wrestler at Cleveland State University.
Michael Gerard Tyson (born June 30, 1966) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2005, with a post-retirement fight in 2024. Nicknamed "Iron Mike" [4] and "Kid Dynamite" in his early career, and later known as "the Baddest Man on the Planet", [5] Tyson is regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. [6]
He successfully defended his title 14 times [2] [3] [4] against 11 different fighters [5] [6] and is widely regarded as not only one of the best middleweights in history but also one of the greatest boxers of all time pound-for-pound. Known for his speed, punching power and relentless work rate, Monzon ended his career with a record of 87-3-9-1 ...
On Saturday, Wilder finished Robert Helenius in a frightful manner to score his 42nd knockout in 46 professional fights.
Ray Charles Leonard (born May 17, 1956), best known as Sugar Ray Leonard, is an American former professional boxer, motivational speaker, and occasional actor.Often regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, he competed professionally between 1977 and 1997, winning world titles in five weight classes; the lineal championship in three weight classes; [3] as well as the undisputed ...
No regrets to get in ring one last time." Jake Paul punches Mike Tyson during their heavyweight bout at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. / Credit: Getty Images
Boxing is a rough sport, but it's quite profitable for the select few who make it big. With lucrative purses and pay-per-view payoffs, famous fighters can fare quite well. Read: The Richest ...
Muhammad Ali (/ ɑː ˈ l iː /; [2] born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.; January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer and activist. [a] Nicknamed "the Greatest", he is regarded as one of the most significant sports figures of the 20th century and one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time.