The Greatest Fighters of Each Decade: A Look Back at Boxing Legends

In the world of boxing, the next few weeks are set to be a thrilling showcase of talent and skill as three pound-for-pound stars face off against elite-level opposition.

First up, on Saturday, May 4, the undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez will defend his title against the undefeated Jaime Munguia at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This highly anticipated fight is sure to be a test of both fighters’ abilities and determination.

Just two days later, in Tokyo, Naoya Inoue will defend his undisputed super bantamweight crown against the hard-hitting Luis Nery. With both fighters known for their power and skill, this matchup promises to be a battle of epic proportions.

And finally, on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, unified heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk will face off against WBC counterpart Tyson Fury in a highly anticipated undisputed fight. With both fighters at the top of their game, this showdown is sure to be a clash of titans.

As the current pound-for-pound No. 1, Terence Crawford, watches on, the question remains: who will emerge as the finest fighter of the 2020s? Will it be Crawford, Inoue, Usyk, or perhaps a new force altogether? Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain – the boxing world is in for a treat over the next few weeks.

Looking back at the greatest fighters of each decade, from Harry Greb in the 1920s to Floyd Mayweather in the 2010s, it’s clear that the sport of boxing has seen some truly legendary talents. As we look ahead to the future, the stage is set for a new generation of fighters to make their mark and etch their names into the annals of boxing history.