Full Name: Michael Gerard Tyson
DOB: June 30, 1966
Birth Country: USA
Status: Retired
History: “Iron Mike” became the youngest heavyweight champion in history at age 20. Known for his ferocious knockout power and intimidation, he remains one of the most famous athletes in the world.
Full Name: Jake Joseph Paul
DOB: January 17, 1997
Birth Country: USA
Status: Still Playing
History: A YouTuber-turned-boxer who has disrupted the sport by headlining major events against MMA legends and professional boxers, establishing himself as a polarizing but significant promotional force by 2026.
Full Name: George Edward Foreman
DOB: January 10, 1949
Birth Country: USA
Status: Retired
History: Known for his immense punching power, Foreman was a two-time heavyweight champion. He made a historic comeback to become the oldest heavyweight champion ever at age 45.
Full Name: Terence Allan Crawford
DOB: September 28, 1987
Birth Country: USA
Status: Still Playing
History: A pound-for-pound king and the first male boxer to become undisputed champion in two weight classes in the four-belt era. His ability to switch stances and high ring IQ define his legendary career.
Full Name: Ray Charles Leonard
DOB: May 17, 1956
Birth Country: USA
Status: Retired
History: A five-weight world champion and leader of the “Four Kings” era. Leonard combined speed, power, and showmanship to win some of the most famous bouts in boxing history.
Full Name: Joseph William Calzaghe
DOB: March 23, 1972
Birth Country: United Kingdom
Status: Retired
History: The “Pride of Wales” retired as an undefeated world champion across two weight classes. Holding the super-middleweight title for over a decade, he is considered one of the best British boxers in history.
Full Name: Lennox Claudius Lewis
DOB: September 2, 1965
Birth Country: United Kingdom
Status: Retired
History: The last undisputed heavyweight champion of the 20th century. A tactical giant who avenged every professional loss, he is regarded as one of the greatest technical heavyweights ever.
Full Name: Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua
DOB: October 15, 1989
Birth Country: United Kingdom
Status: Still Playing
History: A two-time unified heavyweight champion and 2012 Olympic gold medalist. He remains a central figure in the heavyweight division’s major global events in 2026.
Full Name: Oscar De La Hoya
DOB: February 4, 1973
Birth Country: USA
Status: Retired
History: “The Golden Boy” won world titles in six different weight classes. An Olympic gold medalist, he became one of the sport’s biggest pay-per-view draws before transitioning to a successful promoter.
Full Name: Floyd Patterson
DOB: January 4, 1935
Birth Country: USA
Status: Retired
History: At one time the youngest boxer to win the world heavyweight title. He was the first heavyweight in history to regain the undisputed championship after losing it.
