Legend Michael Nunn chooses the best boxer of all time between Muhammad Ali and Floyd Mayweather

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Legend Michael Nunn chooses the best boxer of all time between Muhammad Ali and Floyd Mayweather

Michael Nunna former middleweight champion and one of the most talented fighters of his generation, shared his thoughts on the age-old debate about the greatest boxer of all time. Despite recognition Floyd Mayweather Jr.With his unblemished 50-0 record and technical brilliance, Nunn has placed the honor elsewhere.

In one 2023 Interview with Vlad TV (via Essentially Sports), he explained why his admiration is firmly rooted in the past, with legends like Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Robinson. “I’m just a Muhammad Ali guyand a Sugar Ray Robinson guy. Even a Sugar (Ray) Leonard guy,” Nunn said.

However, Nunn said Mayweather was a “great fighter” and credited his 50-0 record as “a crowning moment” as he continued to build their relationship. “I say Floyd is my dear friend. I don’t say anything against him,” he said.

“Because he thinks I’m one of the best fighters, well, I’m one of his favorite fighters, and He is definitely one of my favorite fightersYou know,” Nunn added, underscoring the camaraderie between the two boxing greats.

Ali arrives at the 20th Annual Midsummer Night’s Magic Awards Dinner (Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)

Nunn himself knows greatness firsthand. Known as “Second to Nunn,” the former champion was known for his speed, skill and southpaw style. During his heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, he won titles in several weight classes and defeated top competitors. However, his career ended when he was sentenced to 24 years in prison for drug trafficking in 2004 and released in 2019.

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The Greatest Boxer of All Time: More Than Just Boxing?

When it comes to figuring out who the “greatest boxer of all time” is, factors other than numbers are always taken into account: Heritage, impact, technology And more. In this sense, Alis legacy went far beyond impressive battles.

Ali was not just a boxer; cultural icon, He is also known for his activism and defense of civil rights, inspiring millions of people around the world and leaving an indelible mark on history.

Legend Michael Nunn chooses the best boxer of all time between Muhammad Ali and Floyd Mayweather

ByAmelia Journalton

The Greatest Boxer of All Time: More Than Just Boxing?

By Amelia Journalton

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