Legendary Heavyweight
Champions and Contenders

Boxer Andrew Golota was a Heavyweight Boxing Contender who competed professionally from 1992-2013. Gotota faced such Heavyweights as MIke Tyson, Lennox Lewis...

Discover the legendary heavyweight career of Archie Moore, "The Old Mongoose," known for his remarkable skill, endurance, and fights against top contenders.

Boxer Axel Schulz was a IBF Heayweight Boxing Contender who fought George Foreman for the Lineal IBF Heavyweight Championship. Axel Schulz also fought Moorer.

American Bert Cooper was a Heavyweight Boxing Contender who competed in the 1980's and fought such Boxers as Evander Holyfield, George Foreman and Riddick Bowe.

Billy Conn was a Light-Heavyweight Champion and a Heavyweight Boxing Contender who brought Joe Louis to the verge of defeat when both were at their peaks in '41

Boxer Bob Fitzsimmons was a Heavyweight Boxing Champion who defeated Jim Corbett the man who beat John L Sullivan. He was also the lightest heavyweight champion

Bob Satterfield was one of boxing’s most explosive heavyweights, feared for his punching power, fearless style, and unforgettable slugfests of the 1940s–50s.

Explore the career of Bruce Seldon, the Atlantic City Express, who rose to become the WBA heavyweight champion and known for his quick KO loss to MIke Tyson.

Discover Chris Byrd, the two-time heavyweight champion known for his exceptional defensive skills, defeating top boxers like Vitali Klitschko and Holyfield.

Discover the incredible story of Cleveland "Big Cat" Williams, legendary heavyweight boxing contender, known for his powerful punches and remarkable comeback.

Corrie Sanders held the WBO heavyweight championship in 2003 after knocking out Vladimir Klitschko in two rounds. Sanders also fought Vitali Klitschko in 2004.

Explore the career of David Haye, former WBA heavyweight and cruiserweight champion, known for his knockout power, speed, and lasting impact on British boxing.

David Tua, the Samoan-born heavyweight, was known for his devastating left hook, granite chin, and explosive knockouts that electrified the 1990s boxing scene.

Donovan “Razor” Ruddock was a dangerous Canadian heavyweight known for his crushing left hook, the “Smash,” and epic battles with Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis.

Eddie Machen was a top heavyweight contender known for battling legends like Sonny Liston and Floyd Patterson, showcasing his skill and resilience in the 50's.

Contender Ernie Shavers was considered the hardest puncher in heavyweight boxing history. Shavers fought in one of the greatest eras in the division's history.

Ernie Terrell was a skilled and durable American heavyweight boxer who held the WBA boxing title from 1965 to 1967, remembered for his bout with Muhammad Ali.

Undisputed Heavyweight Boxing Champion Evander Holyfield defeated George Foreman, Mike Tyson, Michael Moorer, Riddick Bowe, Larry Holmes and Buster Douglas.

Boxer Ezzard Charles was a Heavyweight Boxing Champion in the late 1940's and early 1950's. Ezzard Charles faces such Heavyweights as Joe Louis and Marciano.

USA Boxer Floyd Patterson was a Heavyweight Boxing Champion in the late 50's and early 60's. Patterson faced Sonny Liston, Muhammad Ali, Ingemar Johansson...

Discover the remarkable career of Francesco Damiani, Italy's first world heavyweight champion, known for his technical skill, powerful jab, and historic status.

Frank Bruno was Britain’s beloved heavyweight boxing hero — a powerful, disciplined boxer who captured the WBC world title in 1995 after years of determination.

Boxer Gene Tunney was a World Heavyweight Boxing Champion during the late 1920's. Gene Tunney fought Jack Dempsey, Tom Heeney, Georges Carpentier, Tommy Gibbons

Heavyweight Boxing Contender George Chuvalo fought such Boxers as Floyd Patterson, Ernie Terrell, Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Joe Frazier and many more Boxers

George Foreman was a two-time heavyweight champion and oldest. George Foreman fought Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Evander Holyfield, Ken Norton, Moorer and more.

WBA Heavyweight Boxing Champion Gerrie Coetzee from South Africa fought Michael Dokes, Frank Bruno, John Tate, Greg Page, Leon Spinks and many other Boxers.

Gerry Cooney was a hard-hitting American heavyweight known for his devastating left hook, courage in the ring, and enduring popularity with fans and the media.

Greg Page was a smooth, technically gifted American heavyweight boxer who won the WBA title in 1984, known for his skill, composure, and natural boxing ability.

Gunboat Smith was a top heavyweight contender in the early 1900s, known for his powerful punch and battles with legends. Discover his legacy in boxing history.

Harry Wills, born on May 15, 1889, was a heavyweight boxer from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. He is considered one of the greatest boxers of all time.

Hasim “The Rock” Rahman was an American heavyweight boxer best known for his stunning 2001 upset knockout of Lennox Lewis, earning him the world championship.

Henry Cooper was a heavyweight contender and British champion who twice fought Muhammad Ali, once for the world championship. Cooper had a tendency to cut.

Discover Herbie Hide, the two-time WBO heavyweight champion known for his explosive power, speed, and memorable battles against top fighters like Riddick Bowe.

Boxer Ike Ibeabuchi was a World Heeavyweight Boxing Contender who fought in the 1990's. Ibeabuchi was undefeated and beat Chris Byrd, David Tua and many more.

Sweden's Ingemar Johansson was heavyweight champion at the end of the 1950's. Johansson won and lost it from Floyd Patterson. The pair also had a third fight.

Jack Dempsey was world Heavyweight Boxing Champion between 1919 and 1926. Known as "The Manassa Mauler" the legendary boxer brought the sport to a new level.

Jack Johnson was the first black world heavyweight boxing champion (1908–1915). Johnson is widely considered as one of the most influential boxers in history.

Jack Sharkey was a World Heavyweight Boxing Champion in the early 1930's. Jack Sharkey fought Joe Louis, Jack Dempsey, Harry Wills, Max Schmeling and more.

James Buster Douglas was a heavyweight boxing champion in the early 1990's. Douglas scored the greatest upset in sports history by beating Mike Tyson in Tokyo.

James Braddock was heavyweight champion in the 1930's. Braddock, the Cinderella Manwon the title from Max Baer and lost it to Joe Louis after a brave fight.

James J. “Gentleman Jim” Corbett defeated John L. Sullivan in 1892, ushering in the modern era of gloved boxing with his skill, movement, and scientific style.

James J. Jeffries, known as “The Boilermaker,” was an undefeated heavyweight boxing champion famed for his strength, stamina, and six knockout title defenses.

Explore James Toney's heavyweight career, from his impressive debut victory over Evander Holyfield to his battles with top contenders, showcasing his skill.

Jerry Quarry was a popular heavyweight boxing contender in the 1960's and 1970's who fought the best of his era including Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier and more.

Jersey Joe Walcott was a Heavyweight Boxing Champion who fought in the 1940's and 1950's against such fighters as Ezzard Charles, Joe Louis and Rocky Marciano.

Jess Willard secured the undisputed heavyweight championship in 1915, defeating Jack Johnson, but lost it to Jack Dempsey via brutal stoppage in Toledo in 1919.

Discover the incredible career of Heavyweight Boxer Jimmy Albert Ellis, an inspiring man who rose to become the WBA heavyweight boxing champion of the world.

Explore the remarkable career of Jimmy Young, the defensive master of heavyweight boxing, known for his legendary bouts against Muhammad Ali and George Foreman.

Discover Joe Bugner, the tough and durable heavyweight contender known for facing legends like Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, earning respect for his resilience.

Boxer Joe Frazier was a World Heavyweight-Boxing Champion. Frazier is perhaps best remembered for his fearless 15-round match against Muhammad Ali at MSG in NY.

Legendary Boxer Joe Jeannette was a Heavyweight Boxing Contender who competed in the early 1900's and is considered a Heavyweight Boxing Great by most experts

Joe Louis: Heavyweight Boxing Champion who fought Boxers Max Bear, Max Schmeling, Jack Sharkey, James J. Braddock, Billy Conn, Joe Walcott, and Rocky Marciano

John L. Sullivan was the first Heavyweight Boxing Champion, holding the title from February 7, 1882, to 1892. Sullivan lost the title to "Gentleman Jim" Corbett

John Ruiz, the first Latino world heavyweight boxing champion, captured the WBA title twice and earned respect for his toughness and relentless determination.

John Tate was an American heavyweight boxer who won the WBA boxing title in 1979, defeating Gerrie Coetzee before losing dramatically to Mike Weaver in 1980.

Explore the legendary career of Ken Norton, renowned for his epic battles with Muhammad Ali, his reign as WBC heavyweight champion, and his lasting impact.

Discover the career and legacy of American Lamon Brewster, former WBO heavyweight boxing champion. Learn about his rise, key fights, and life beyond the ring.

Retired Boxer Larry Holmes was a World Heavyweight Boxing Champion who held the title from 1978-1985. Holmes fought Ken Norton, Ernie Shavers, Muhammad Ali..

Lennox Lewis was the last Undisputed Heavyweight Boxing Champion who won the title two times. Lewis fought Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Hasim Rahman and more

American Leon Spinks was heavyweight champion in 1978 after upsetting Muhammad Ali. Spinks lost the rematch to Ali and saw his career spiral down afterwards.

Luis Angel Firpo: Was a Heavyweight Boxing Contender from Argentina who fought in the 1920's who knocked Jack Dempsey through the ropes at the Polo Grounds, NY

Discover Mac Foster, the heavyweight contender known for his incredible knockout power in the 60s and 70s, facing top fighters like Muhammad Ali and more.

Boxer Max Baer was a World Heavyweight Boxing Champion in the 1930's. Baer fought among others Joe Louis, Primo Carnera, JImmy Braddock, Max Schmeling and more

German Boxer Max Schmeling was an Undisputed Heavyweight Boxing Champion who fought in the 1930's. Schmeling fought Joe Louis, Max Baer, Jack Sharkey, and more.

Boxer Michael Bent was the WBO Heavyweight Boxing Champion and was a stand-out amateur. Bent knocked out Tommy Morrison to win the title in Morrison's hometown

American Michael Dokes was a WBA heavyweight champion in the early 1980's. Born on August 10, 1958, Dokes passed away on August 11, 2012, in Akron, Ohio, USA.

American Michael Moorer was the first southpaw heavyweight champion. He defeated Evander Holyfield by decision and lost the title to 45 year old George Foreman.

Michael Spinks was lineal heavyweight champion in the mid 1980's after beating Larry Holmes. Spinks lost the title to undisputed champion Mike Tyson in 1988.

Undisputed heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson fought Evander Holyfield twice, Lennox Lewis, Michael Spinks, Larry Holmes, Frank Bruno and Andrew Golota.

Michael Weaver (born June 13, 1951) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1972 to 2000, and held the WBA heavyweight boxing title in the 1980's

Discover Muhammad Ali's incredible journey from Olympic gold to world heavyweight champion, civil rights icon, and global ambassador for peace and equality.

Explore the incredible story of Nikolai Valuev, the 7-foot Russian giant who became heavyweight boxing champion and a prominent figure in politics and media.

Russian-American Oleg Maskaev: A retired Heavyweight Boxing Champion who fought in the 1990's and 2000's and held the WBC title which won from Hasim Rahman

Oliver McCall was a contender in the 1980's and 90's who briefly held the WBC title by knocking out Lennox Lewis. McCall would lose the title to Frank Bruno.

Boxer Oscar Bonavena was a Heavyweight Boxing Contender from Argentina who fought Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali and more. Bonavena fought the best of his generation

Peter Jackson was a famous Australian boxer who lived from 1861 to 1901. He was born in Saint Croix, a Caribbean island that was part of the Danish West Indies

Pierre Coetzer was a respected South African heavyweight contender known for his durability and competitive battles against George Foreman and Riddick Bowe.

Pinklon Thomas, the 1980s WBC heavyweight champion, was known for his near-perfect jab, smooth technique, and resilience against some of boxing’s biggest names.

Primo Carnera was a 1930's undisputed heavyweight Champion. Carnera won the title from Jack Sharkey and lost it to Max Bear after being knocked down many times.

Discover Randall "Tex" Cobb, the tough heavyweight boxer known for his durability in the ring against legends like heavyweight champion Larry Holmes and more.

American WBO Heavyweight Boxing Champion Ray Mercer was an Olympic gold medallist who fought among others Larry Holmes, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis and more

USA Boxer Riddick Bowe was Undisputed Heavyweight Champion in the early 1990's. Bowe fought Evander Holyfield, Andrew Golota, Tony Tubbs, Michael Dokes and more

Undefeated heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano was a professional boxer who fought Ezzard Charles, Joe Walcott, Joe Louis, Archie Moore, Don Cockell and more .

Roland La Starza was a Heavyweight Boxing Contender from NY in the 1950's who almost defeated Rocky Marciano. La Starza also became a successful Actor on TV.

Heavyweight Boxing Contender Ron Lyle fought in the 1970's and 1980's against some of the biggest names in the sport including Muhammad Ali and George Foreman.

Roy Jones Jr., one of boxing’s greatest talents, won world titles from middleweight to heavyweight — capturing the WBA crown in 2003 with brilliance and style.

Legendary Boxer: Sam Langford was a Heavyweight Boxing Contender who fought in the early 20th Century and was considered one of the best and was always avoided.

Heavyweight Boxing: Sam McVey or Sam McVea (May 17, 1884 – December 23, 1921) was a Hall of Fame heavyweight boxer who fought during the early 20th century.

Captured both the lineal and WBO heavyweight titles and became a global fan favorite through his knockout power and unforgettable “Let’s go champ!” persona.

Sonny Liston was Undisputed Heavyweight Boxing Champion in the early 60's. He won the title from Floyd Patterson and lost it to Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali).

Teófilo Stevenson was the first boxer to win the gold medal in the same division three times. Competing in what is now known as the super-heavyweight division.

Explore the life of Tim Witherspoon, two-time heavyweight champion, from his Philadelphia roots to his boxing legacy. Discover his journey, triumphs, and impact

Tommy “The Duke” Morrison, the 1990s WBO heavyweight boxing champion, was known for his explosive power, charisma, and unforgettable battles with the best.

Tony “Two Ton” Galento was a fearless 1930s heavyweight boxing contender best known for knocking down Joe Louis in their 1939 title fight at Yankee Stadium.

American Boxer Tony Tubbs was the WBA Heavyweight Boxing Champion in the 1980's. Tubbs challenged Greg Page an won the WBA Heavyweight Boxing Championship.

Tony Tucker was IBF heavyweight champion in 1987-1988 and fought other top heavyweights such as Mike Tyson, Buster Douglas, Lennox Lewis, John Ruiz and more.

Explore the life and career of Trevor Berbick, former WBC Heavyweight Boxing Champion, known for his iconic battles and significant impact on boxing history.

Vitali Klitschko is a former heavyweight boxer, politician, and humanitarian. One of the greatest heavyweights of all time, he held the WBC title and dominated.

Wladimir Klitschko, the dominant Ukrainian heavyweight, ruled the division for nearly a decade with precision, discipline, and one of the best jabs in boxing.

Discover the legacy of Zora Folley, a skilled heavyweight contender known for his technical mastery, sportsmanship, and huge impact during boxing's golden era.