There once was a time when just about anyone on Earth could tell you who the heavyweight champion of the world was.

These days, boxing's prestige has disintegrated, with YouTubers and ill-equipped influencers sullying the sweet science's name.

Previously, the only thing bigger than the egos of those in the square circle were their reputations and the shows they put on under the brightest lights.

From Smokin' Joe and Big George to the Greatest, here are the top ten best heavyweight boxers of all time.

  1. Muhammad Ali (1960-81) - 61 fights - 56 wins - 37 by knockout - 5 losses - 0 draws - 0 no contests
  2. ย Joe Louis (1934-51) - 69-66-52-3-0-0
  3. ย Larry Holmes (1973-2002) - 75-69-44-6-0-0
  4. Rocky Marciano (1947-55) - 49-49-43-0-0-0
  5. Joe Frazier (1965-81) - 37-32-27-4-1-0
  6. George Foreman (1969-97) - 81-76-68-5-0-0
  7. Jack Dempsey (1914-27) - 85-68-53-6-9-0
  8. Jack Johnson (1897-1931) - 95-72-38-11-11-3
  9. Lennox Lewis (1989-2003) - 44-41-32-2-1-0
  10. Evander Holyfield (1984-2011) - 57-44-29-10-2-1