Mike Tyson some would say the greatest heavy weight champion ever for his power and dominance of the sport of boxing at age 20 years old he set records amazed many and seemed unbeatable .When people think about Mike Tyson they think about Power, Speed, Defense, and Combinations. When people think about boxing they think about knockouts, blood, and punches that can bring serious damage in the future to a person. Well Mike Tyson was known just for that he was even ranked No.1 as hardest hitter in heavyweight history. Coming into the boxing world Tyson won two junior Olympic Gold medals in 1981 and the following year in 1982 he also won both of those matches by Knock Outs(Are, Jackee. "5 Reasons Why Mike Tyson Is the Greatest Boxer of All-Time." …show more content…
He was the only boxer in history to unite three titles and to do that so early in his career at the age of 20 was mind blowing. To do that so early was dream all boxers could never reach even Muhammed Ali known as one of the greatest boxers of all time never accomplished that in his career. Standing at only 5'10 Tyson stroke fear into many boxers hearts even those who were taller and bigger then him. Know as a ferocious fighter Tyson was relentless and wanted to send you home in defeat and make you feel the pain he felt growing up in the streets. He possessed many attributes like his speed, defense, and hard hits. The one many Admire and I myself also admired was his amazing defense that guy moved in a way the made him look untouchable. To be 200 pounds and to be built and to move in that fashion was truly incredible. The men fought with a cool head just like Ali and his timing for his punches were on point and precise. "He once said that it's not all about how hard the punch is but how accurate and hard the punch is"(Iron Mike Tyson I'm the best). Those words speak a lot of truth because the men thrown punches on parts of the body perfectly that left fighters …show more content…
Tyson punches that he throw were many that I never seen any boxer could compare. He would was so equal in power in both his left hand and right . He would through and left punch to your side then a right to you jaw then he would uppercut you with his left the punches that he threw were unreal and he was like a machine he just would never stop and was relentless. Mike Tyson is the most controversial heavyweight champion in boxing history(Aiyer, Akshay. "How Good Was Mike Tyson as a Boxer?" - Quora. Akshay Aiyer, 28 Feb. 2015. Web. 06 May 2016
). Fans and historians alike vehemently argue over whether Iron Mike deserves to be rated among the all time greats. Some fans insist that the young Tyson was perhaps the most dangerous if not the greatest heavyweight champion in history, while others argue that Tyson has been vastly over-rated citing that he lost all of his legacy fights(Aiyer, Akshay. "How Good Was Mike Tyson as a Boxer?" - Quora. Akshay Aiyer, 28 Feb. 2015. Web. 06 May 2016
). Both views have some
Joe Louis Joe Louis was a heavyweight boxer and he holds the record for most light heavyweight title defends. He defended his title 25 times. Louis then went into the military and became a Sargent in the US military. He served for four years in the army. Then he decided to make his living as a casino host in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Black America pageant, in an Indianapolis, Indiana, hotel room. At a time when the issue of date rape was entering the country’s consciousness, Tyson’s attack became a national sensation. Tyson, who had lost his heavyweight title in February 1990 to James “Buster” Douglas, was preparing for a chance to win it back later in the year. However, Tyson’s behavior had become increasingly erratic. His marriage to Robin Givens had fallen apart amid accusations of domestic violence.
Muhammad Ali is a retire heavyweight boxing champion and claimed the title 3 times in his 21 year career. Muhammad Ali won fifty six boxing matches during his boxing career and has only lost five matches and knocked out his opponents thirty seven times. Muhammad Ali has appeared on the cover of sports illustrated thirty eight times just behind retire basketball player Michael Jordan. In 1964 he joined the islamic religion and changed his name to Muhammad Ali.
When Jordan was in the league he was dominant and did things people didn't believe were possible he put an astounding record one of which was getting two three peats in his nba career that left high standard for other nba players to achieve. Jordan was also the third scoring leading until kobe broke that record and moved up to third overall scoring list and moved Jordan down to fourth. Jordan still has a huge fan base behind him till this day with every great player being compared to
“I think of myself as an Australian, I don’t go in for all this black and white thing. To me, we’re all Australians.” Lionel was also most well-known for his boxing, which he achieved greatness in. ”I think of him as an inspiration to me” Anthony Mundine once said. Lionel had an amazing record of 53 fights, 42 fights, 12 by K.O and 11 losses.
I think Jim Thorpe was a leader and a hero. Jim Thorpe was born may 28, 1887, in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, a member of the Sac and Fox Nation. He was an All-American football player and Olympic gold medalist. A member of the Sac and Fox Nation, Thorpe became the first Native American to win a gold medal for his home country. Thorpe was the first native american to win a gold in the olympics, he was a great and successful athlete.
Of the hundreds of boxers to have been a world champion at some point, none have held the title as long as Joe Louis did. For 11 years and 8 months, Louis, a black man, was king of the boxing heavyweight division. During that time he beat a Nazi, enlisted in the army, and did everything he possibly could to familiarize white America with black boxers. During his career, Joe Louis used his boxing prowess and earned wealth to fight against the segregation and racism he experienced, leading him to have one of the greatest boxing careers of all time and to pioneer a pathway for the careers of other black athletes like Jackie Robinson and Muhammed Ali.
On May 13, 1914 in Lexington, Alabama, a boy named Joseph Louis Barrow was born. Some years later, he and his family moved across the nation to Michigan. Not long after the move, he began his boxing career. He was a little shaky beginner, being knocked
He may not have six rings like Jordan, but he did a lot more than win rings. He led every team he ever played for to a championship. That is a hero in my eyes because not every person can say that they led all their teams to championships in high school, college, and professionally. He had an amazing professional career which really stood out for who he was. A poor boy who grew up in West Virginia who went on to take the NBA by storm and become one of the best players ever.
The True “GOAT” of Boxing Floyd Mayweather’s 50-0 record has made him a boxing icon throughout the world. However, Sugar Ray Robinson’s resume and his achievements undeniably outshine Mayweather. Sugar Ray Robinson’s legacy and accomplishments set him apart as the true GOAT (Greatest of All Time).
In the story of “King of the word: Mohammad Ali and the rise of an American Hero” by Remnick, David. The author has written a story about the most dynamic modern hero of all time. Mohammad Ali was born on January 17, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. Mohammad Ali has changed the worlds of sport and went on to change the lives of many people around the world. Ali became the world most famous athlete that is well known throughout the globe.
Cassius Clay, or more popularly known “Muhammad Ali”, was a very
George Foreman is the former world heavyweight champion of the world. He started his life on the street fights to poverty. He trained himself with the help of Doc Broaddus to be a world renown boxer. He is known for his epic fights with ace fighters like Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Ken Norton and a bunch of other names. George Edward Foreman, a retired American boxer, was born on January 10, 1949, in Marshall,Texas.
If a boxer couldn’t take this hits it didn't matter if he could
What's in a Name? Muhammad Ali and the Politics of Cultural Identity. " Sport in Society 5, no. 3 (2002): 52-72. Sammons, Jeffrey T. Beyond the ring: The role of boxing in American society.