Your favorite boxing writer’s favorite boxers (Part 4)

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Want to know who are the favorite ‘all-time’ boxer and favorite active boxer of your favorite boxing writer? If you do, check this out:

Yero Moody

“My favorite active boxer is Floyd Mayweather.”

“My favorite of all time (is) Mike Tyson.”

Mike Tyson

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Yero Moody is a contributing writer for EastSideBoxing.com.
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Leon Cowan

“Right now my favorite fighter is Paul Williams. (You’ve) got to love a guy how can battle in three different weight classes and just keep getting strong as he moves up.”

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Leon Cowan writes for BoxingTalk.com
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Ken Hissner

“(My favorite is) still Kelly Pavlik even after defeat by Hopkins. Hopkins could learn something from Pavlik called ‘humility’.”

“All-time was Carlos Ortiz, 135 and 140 world champ who I had the pleasure of interviewing within the last year. “

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Ken Hissner is a contributing writer for DoghouseBoxing.com
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Vikram Birring

“My favorite active boxer is Manny Pacquiao because of the way he fights. He brings spirit out of the crowd. He fights with such intensity and ferocity that you really get into the fight.”

“(My) favorite boxer of all time (is) Manny Pacquiao for the reasons listed above. He is the reason I got into boxing.”

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Vikram Birring is a contributing writer for DoghouseBoxing.com
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Daniel Poland

“My favorite active boxer is none other than Floyd Mayweather. Mayweather always brings drama to his fights because so many people want to see him lose and even though people see him as a boring defensive fighter, I see a master at work, laying traps for his opponents, taking his opponent out of their game plan, completely outsmarting them. He really is a joy to watch. His destruction of Marquez was special viewing. Who in their right mind honestly believed they would ever see Marquez dominated in such fashion? I didn’t. My only knock on Mayweather is he needs to let his hands go more. When he puts his punches together it is scary (just watch the Mayweather-Gatti fight). That is Mayweather at his best and if he would put combinations together like that every time he stepped in the ring, he would have a bigger fan base. Anyway, Mayweather is the best out there and my favorite.”

“I would like to say Mayweather is my favorite fighter of all time. But I won’t to try to bring some of my boxing knowledge to the table. So am going to go back to the early 1900's and tell you about one fighter who I’ve read so much about and have managed to watch clips on him. A fighter who's story completely amazes me. That is 'The Boston Tar Baby' Sam Langford. Lanford had a record of 181 wins (128 KO's) 34 losses and 38 draws. A man who was never allowed to fight for a world title because of the color of his skin and for the fact that nobody wanted to fight him because he was so dangerous. You only have to look at his record to see how dangerous a puncher he was. He fought the very best from Lightweight to Heavyweight, the likes of fellow greats Joe Gans, Barbados Joe Walcott, Joe Jeanette, Sam McVea, Stanley Ketchel and even challenged 'The Great Jack Johnson'. If he was ever allowed to fight for a world title, he would won one in every division he embarked in. If you looked up in the dictionary the meaning of pound for pound you would see a picture of Sam Langford. I remember watching an interview with great historian Bert Sugar when he was talking about Langford saying that he was better at picking the rounds he would finish his opponents than Muhammad Ali. He could basically finish an opponent when he wanted to. He even challenged Jack Dempsey for the Heavyweight title when he was blind in one eye. But Dempsey refused the challenge knowing the kind of threat Langford presented. A true great (boxer) and it’s a shame nobody has really ever heard of him.”

Sam Langford

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Daniel Poland is a contributing writer for DoghouseBoxing.com.
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Michel Joseph

“(My) favorite active boxers (are) Manny (Pacquiao) and Wladimir Klitschko. Manny is all action, all the time, and he's so much fun to watch, never in a bad fight. Klitschko is much different; he's hardly ever in a good fight because there isn't anybody around who can match him or his brother. But I appreciate his craftsmanship for a big man. He's extremely agile and light on his feet, quicker than people realize. (He’s) one of the hardest punchers in the division's history along with his brother, and watching him effortlessly dispatch fighter after fighter with minimal effort - even if those fighters are nowhere near the skill level of heavyweights of past era - is very impressive. And like Manny, he's a good guy.”
“Favorite boxer of all time? Not sure if I have a single favorite (because I have) so many. It’s hard to narrow things down to one particular fighter.”

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Michel Joseph is a contributing writer for BoxingTalk.com
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Michael Amakor

“These questions are very tough and it would be a disservice to so many fighters but one of my favorite boxers (of all time) is Oscar De La Hoya. His skills are the stuff of legend, followed by Mike Tyson backed up by Evander Holyfield.”

“If I had to pick my favorite current fighter it would be Shane Mosley because win or lose he comes to fight. Other honorable mentions are the dominating Klitchko brothers, Vitali first.”

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Michael Amakor writes for FightKings.com
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Patrick Joseph Cassidy

“ (My) favorite active boxer would have to be Paul Williams.”

“ George Foreman would be my favorite of all time.”

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Patrick Joseph Cassidy writes for 411mania.com.
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Alden Codash

“Personally, my favorite fighter to watch today is Manny Pacquiao. He's a truly amazing fighter, showing improved skills in nearly every outing under the tutelage of Freddy Roach as well as an extremely fan-friendly approach which gives you your money's worth nearly every time he steps into the ring.”

“Probably one of my favorite fighters I love to watch was a prime James Toney, say around 160-168 pounds, when he used to be able to outbox you from a distance, stand in front of you and use his clever shoulder roll to make you miss and counter, and end your night hence the nickname "Lights Out" with one punch as he proved against very worth opponents such as "Prince" Charles Williams and Michael Nunn. It’s unfortunate that a continuing series of poor performances might end up defining part of his legacy as he simply refuses to retire as he fights at a weight exceeding 40 pounds over the middleweight Toney who used to make quality fighters look silly.”

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Alden Codash is a contributing writer for FightFan.com and EastSideBoxing.com.
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Rich Bergeron

“My favorite active boxer is Paul "The Punisher" Williams, who has been at welterweight but looks to be moving up to face Kelly Pavlik. Williams is incredibly disciplined, and his reach is absolutely stunning.”

“My favorite boxer of all time has to be Rocky Marciano. I designed the website www.rocky49wins.com and know his life story back and forth. He is the only heavyweight champion to ever retire undefeated.”

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Rich Bergeron writes for FightBeat.com.
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Marshall N. B.
Boxing Fan

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Want to know who’s the favorite all-time boxers and favorite active boxer of your favorite boxing writer? If you do, check this out:

Frank Lotierzo

“(My) favorite active fighter (is) Bernard Hopkins. (My) favorite all-time fighter is Muhammad Ali.”

Muhammad Ali

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Frank Lotierzo has been considered by some boxing insiders to be one of the sport’s best fight analysts. His work has appeared in Fight Game, Boxing-Illustrated, and Uppercut magazine. Prior to his career as a writer, Mr. Lotierzo hosted Toe-To-Toe on ESPN Radio and trained at Joe Frazier's Gym in Philadelphia under the tutelage of the legendary George Benton. Between 1977-1982, he had over 50 fights as an amateur and pro in the middleweight division.
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Raymundo Dioses

“My current favorite boxer is Chad Dawson. I adamantly watched all his fights when he was rising up in his division, and every time out he looked as sharp as a razor. I had the privilege to cover his first bout against Antonio Tarver, and it was like watching poetry in motion in the squared circle. Dawson is definitely the best light heavyweight in the world and also a top ten pound for pound boxer.”

“My favorite boxer of all time is Muhammad Ali. I became entranced with his story when I was really young, checking out books from the library that told of his epic fights that sounded more like theatre than fighting. His life seemed like a movie to me, and I started watching all of his fights on ESPN Classic. He transcended the sport and is not only my favorite boxer, but also my favorite athlete.”

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Raymundo Dioses writes for 411mania.com.
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Ali Shakoor

“(My) favorite active boxer is Manny (Pacquiao).”

“(My) favorite boxer of all time (is)Muhammad Ali. (Ali had) amazing skill and toughness inside and out of the ring. (He) risked his career and freedom for his beliefs. No heavyweight (boxer) before or since has matched his gifts (hand-speed, legs, chin) inside the ring. No boxer has matched his cultural relevance.”

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Ali Shakoor writes for 411mania.com.
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Geoff Poundes

“(My) favorite active boxer (is) Floyd (Mayweather Jr). (I) don't like him as a person, but as a fighter (he’s) genius.”

“(My) favorite (boxer of) all time has to be Ali. I grew up with him, and he transcended not only boxing, but sports itself, and did so with amazing grace and humor. Up until '71 when he lost to Frazier he was an unbeatable heavyweight machine, and they took his best years away from him.”

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Geoff “The Professor” Poundes is RingsideReport.com’s Lead Writer in England. He is a member of The Sports Journalists’ Association of Great Britain, The International Sports Press Association, and Boxing Writers Association of America.
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Ronan Keenan

“Among my favorite (boxers) of all time are Evander Holyfield, Larry Holmes and Oscar De La Hoya.”

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Ronan Keenan writes for TheSweetScience.com
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Gabriel Montoya

“My favorite active boxer right now is in jail. So I guess that makes him not active until he gets out in June. James Kirkland is a fighter I have followed for years. I like his chaotic style, his total aggression, and the way he overwhelms his opponents with sheer volume and pressure.”

"My favorite (boxer) of all-time is Felix Trinidad. I loved his mixture of one punch knockout power and vulnerable chin. He truly enjoyed fighting and his fans and it always showed through in his work.”

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Gabriel Montoya writes for MaxBoxing.com.
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Jim Amato

“My favorite fighter today would be Glen Johnson. He may not be the best but he is a warrior. Also Kelly Pavlik. I've met Kelly a few times. (He is) a real hard working and dedicated champion. He may have his hands full with Paul Williams.”

“My all time favorite is Roberto Duran. He is the best lightweight of my lifetime (1954 to present).”

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Jim Amato writes for his own boxing site BoxingGreats.Multiply.com.
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Chris Ackerman

“Juan Manuel Marquez, Cotto, Pac and Andre Berto (are my favorite active boxers)...but this is a list that could go on and on. I am one of the few that likes the Klitschkos, too. Toss RJJ in there for nostalgia. I'm thinkin' Jorge Linares is going places as well.”

“All-time...Marvin Hagler, RJJ, Sanchez...Tyson...too hard to nail it down to one.”

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Chris Ackerman is a contributing writer for DoghouseBoxing.com.
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Springs Toledo

“My favorite active boxer is Manny Pacquiao. He would do well in any era. Freddie Roach, his trainer, learned at the feet of Eddie Futch who is arguably the greatest trainer/strategist in the history of the sport (although I think Ray Arcel is way up there too). Roach has formed Pacquiao into something ferocious. In fact, Manny's ferocity is grounded in skill and athleticism although his courage is something special as well. If he keeps up his current level of performance, he will be inching toward that mythical list of top ten fighters of all time, by my estimation.”

“(My) favorite fighter of all time is Roberto Duran.”

Roberto Duran

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Springs Toledo writes for TheSweetScience.com
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Charles White

“My favorite active boxer and favorite boxer of all time...boy those are some tough questions....currently, I would have to say that my favorite active boxer is...well it seems to vary depending on a few factors, but right now probably Hasim Rahman or Evander Holyfield.”

“And my favorite boxer of all time...a tossup between Riddick Bowe and Larry Holmes.”

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Charles White writes for EastSideBoxing.com
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Marshall N. B.
Boxing Fan

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Want to know who’s the favorite all-time boxers and favorite active boxer of your favorite boxing writer? If you do, check this out:

Richard Cloutier
“Favorite active boxer: Lucian Bute (IBF Champ)”

“Favorite boxer of all time: Roy Jones Jr.”

Freelance journalist Richard Cloutier is the Publishing Editor – Canada – of Netboxe.com, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, a member – Sanctioning Committee – of Quebec Boxing Council, and an associate member of Fédération professionnelle des journalistes du Québec.

Coach Tim Walker
“My favorite fighter of all time Mr. Emile Griffith. Hands down. When you think raw power, awesome boxing technique, good defense and a general love and exuberance for the sport you have to consider Emile. His record wasn't unblemished but his boxing spirit was. He is, in my opinion, the quintessential boxing story. He was an immigrant to the United States from the Virgin Islands and was discovered totally by accident."

Emile Griffith

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"His story goes like this. He lied at the age of 15 to get a job at a hat factory. On one of those really hot days he asked his boss if it was okay that he took his shirt off. The boss told him yes. When he took his shirt off his boss was thoroughly impressed with how physically fit Emile was and basically took him to Clancy's Boxing Gym (Gil Clancy). Emile had no idea that his boss was a former amateur boxer and had never thought of boxing. For the next 2 or 3 months Emile would work half days and then spend 3 to 4 hours in the boxing gym. After only 2 or 3 months of amateur training, he fought in and made it to the finals of the Golden Gloves. The next year he won it. Wow!"

"He won the welterweight title in 1962 when there were only 8 weight divisions and when there was only one championship title (WBA). The WBC came into existence in 1963, IBF in 1983, and WBO in 1988. In fact he won the title after only 4 to 5 years of boxing, total, including amateur and pro. He won the title by knocking out Benny Paret and won two of the three trilogy fights with Paret. Unfortunately, he holds the dubious distinction of having killed Paret in the ring of their 3rd fight. Barring that, discounting the loss of the title to Luis Manuel Rodriguez (he regained the title 3 months later against Rodriguez) he held on to the WBA/WBC welterweight title til 1969. He also was the WBA/WBC Middleweight title by defeating Dick Tiger. However, after killing Paret in the ring he seemed to never go after his opponents with the same fervor. This is very evident in his decrease in knockout ratio despite facing some lesser talent. Still, he is absolutely my favorite. Honorable mentions in that category are Roy Jones Jr, Floyd Mayweather, Sugar Ray Leonard, Sugar Ray Robinson, Ezzard Charles, Archie Moore (very overlooked I think), Muhammad Ali, Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson. I like all of these fighters because each revolutionized the sport in their own way.”

Coach Tim Walker is a contributing writer for Eastsideboxing.com and TheFightCountdown.com.

Ralph Rimpell
“My favorite active and all-time boxer is James "lights out" Toney. Another favorite of mine was the late Diego "Chico" Corrales.”

Ralph Rimpell writes for Iron Boxing.

Brandon Estrict
“My favorite active fighter is Floyd Mayweather, followed closely by Miguel Cotto.”

“My favorite fighter of all time isn't so easy to narrow down. I'm much younger than most writers and journalists so obviously I don't go back to the days of guys like Muhammad Ali, Thomas Hearns, Marvin Hagler, Sugar Ray Leonard, Bob Foster, the young George Foreman and so on. That isn't to say I haven't seen plenty of their fights or (I haven’t) researched (about) them, (it’s) just that it'd be sort of generic for me to pick any of those guys when I wasn't alive to see their fights firsthand.”

My all-time faves, based on the guys I've actually seen from the beginning of their careers, are Pernell Whitaker, James Toney, Evander Holyfield, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Shane Mosley, Bernard Hopkins and I'm sure a few more guys I'm forgetting.”

Brandon Estrict writes for DogHouseBoxing.com

Aaron Screen
“(My) favourite active (boxer is) Pretty Boy Floyd, 40-0 his fights are not just fights there events, I myself appreciate the technical skills of the sweet science, no body displays the overall skills like Mayweather do.”

“(My) favourite all-time (boxer) is Roy Jones Jr - the man they call Superman is by far one of the most naturally gifted fighters of all time.”
“Didn’t he almost invent the concept of Pound for Pound? Back when Roy was the real Roy he was simply untouchable, barely losing a minute never mind a round. His combination punching and hand speed was that of a world class featherweight.”

Aaron Screen is a young contributing writer for SecondsOut.com and UltimateBoxingResults.com.

Tony Nobbs
“Floyd (is my favorite active boxer). He is the best. A marvelous boxer.”

“(My favorite all-time boxer is) Lionel Rose. Why? 19 year old world champ, came from an Aboriginal settlement to conquer the world. Beat Hall of Famer Fighting Harada for the title in a great fight. Lionel was beautiful to watch.”

Lionel Rose

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Tony Nobbs writes for The Fist, Australia’s leading boxing magazine, and EastSideBoxing.com and World Boxing Foundation media correspondent (Australia).

Frank Gonzalez Jr.
“My favorite fighter of all time... is a hard question to answer since there were so many fighters I thought were great. I'll say Marvin Hagler, a great warrior who ducked no one. Mohammad Ali, the great stylist HW who beat everyone in his era that was worth fighting. Currently, I'd go with Rafael Marquez and Israel Vazquez, two guys who fought great battles against each other; both have great boxing skills and can slug it out just as good. Also Glen Johnson, who has beaten many greats of his era even though he was robbed by the Judges, Johnson was always humble, didn't talk crap and never pretended he was the best but said he wanted to fight the best.”

Frank ‘Sharkie’s Machine’ Gonzalez Jr is a contributing writer for BraggingRightsCorner.com, DoghouseBoxing.com, and EastSideBoxing.com.

Jason Petock
“The question of who is my favorite active boxer is a difficult one. I have several fighters that I like to watch and many of them have contrasting styles, as well as personalities. Also, sadly many of the fighters that I really enjoy watching in the ring have either retired or met their demise tragically (RIP - Arturo Gatti, Vernon Forrest). But the answer to this question is actually fairly simple when I consider it.”

“My favorite active fighter is Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins (49 - 5 - 1 / 32 KOs). He is crafty, brilliant, skilled, elusive, and extremely tactical in the ring. He has all the tools in his arsenal and for him to still be fighting at 44 years of age and putting on performances like he did against Kelly Pavlik (which was nothing short of amazing) is a true testament to this great and fascinating boxer of our era.”

“My favorite boxer of all time is "Iron" Mike Tyson (50 - 6 - 0 / 44 KOs). He was a true throwback and simply incredible in the ring. He brought with him a modern display at the time of the ferocity of Jack "The Manassa Mauler" Dempsey (62 - 6 - 9 / 51 KOs), and he ran through the Heavyweight Division like a freight train, leaving fighters in his wake. He will always be the best of this generation, and no matter his troubles and turmoil outside of the ring, we can all appreciate his victories and performances in it.”

Jason Petock contributes writings to DoghouseBoxing.com.

Thomas Hauser
“(My) Favorite (boxer) of all time is Muhammad Ali.”

Thomas Hauser is the author of 34 books including 'Muhammad Ali: His Life And Times'. In 2005, he was honored by the Boxing Writers Association of America, which bestowed the Nat Fleischer Award for career excellence in boxing journalism upon him. He was the first Internet writer ever to receive the honor. Thomas describes writing for Secondsout.com as a chance to 'explore new frontiers and deliver cutting-edge material to website readers'.

PH Burbridge
“My favorite active fighter is Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao is the type of fighter I prefer watching because he delivers excitement and he’s also a class act in and out of the ring.”

“He deserves our respect for his willingness to step into the ring with much bigger, world class fighters and he is clearly unmatched in that regard in modern boxing.”

“My favorite boxer of all time is Julio Cesar Chavez. Julio at one time in his career was 87-0 with 75 KO's and ranked as the P4P #1 fighter which says it all. He and Manny have a great deal in common. Perhaps no two fighters in history have meant more to their countries than these two.”

“Julio and Manny are my two favorite fighters of the last 20 years.”

PH Burbridge writes for EastSidbeBoxing.com.


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