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The 25 greatest boxers in history named and ranked as Mike Tyson snubbed

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Updated 15:51 4 May 2025 GMT+1Published 15:48 4 May 2025 GMT+1

The 25 greatest boxers in history named and ranked as Mike Tyson snubbed

Muhammad Ali and Floyd Mayweather were included in the top 25.

Nasir Jabbar

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The 25 greatest boxers in history have been named and ranked as Mike Tyson has been snubbed of spot in the list.

Tyson resumed his legendary boxing career when he fought Jake Paul at Arlington's AT&T Stadium on Netflix last November.

He suffered a unanimous decision defeat in his controversial return to the sport.

But Tyson's legacy and status in boxing has already been cemented following his heroics in the early part of his professional career.

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He is still the youngest world heavyweight champion, winning the WBC title, aged just 20 years and four months.

Sports and entertainment outlet Yardbarker, however, has failed to name the 58-year-old boxing legend in their top 25 boxers of all-time.

But fellow heavyweight greats Muhammad Ali and George Foreman feature, not to mention Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao during their 2015 super-fight. Image: Getty
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao during their 2015 super-fight. Image: Getty

Julio Cesar Chavez, Marvin Hagler, 'Sugar' Ray Lenoard and Roberto Duran are among the other icons included.

25-11

25 - Sandy Saddler

24 - Rocky Marciano

23 - George Foreman

22 - Julio Cesar Chavez

21 - Jack Dempsey

20 - Gene Tunney

19 - Barney Ross

18 - Joe Gans

17 - Floyd Mayweather

16 - Pernell Whitaker

15 - Archie Moore

14 - Ezzard Charles

13 - Manny Pacquiao

12 - Sam Langford

11 - Jack Johnson

Sandy Saddler opens the list before the likes of Rocky Marciano, Foreman and Chavez are featured.

Mayweather, who reached 50-0 before calling time on his career, Pernell Whitaker and Pacquiao, who fought 'Money' in a hugely-lucrative showdown in Las Vegas are also included.

10-1

10 - Marvin Hagler

9 - Ray Leonard

8 - Benny Leonard

7 - Joe Louis

6 - Roberto Duran

5 - Willie Pep

4 - Harry Greb

3 - Henry Armstrong

2 - Muhammad Ali

1 - Ray Robinson

'Sugar' Ray Robinson tops the list ahead of the likes of Duran, Henry Armstrong and Ali.

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali, Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, Boxing

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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