Legion

Sugar Ray Robinson finished his 1957 bout with Gene Fullmer with what he called the most perfect punch of his career.

In this 1961 bout Cassius Clay commonly known as Muhammad Ali faced an opponent who was supposed to be an easy win in Alonzo Johnson. The fight did not go quite as expected because Johnson was not the punching bag many expected in this fight.

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali battles tough Canadian George Chuvalo at Maple Leaf Gardens in 1966

Muhammad Ali was unlike any other and his popularity went well beyond the sport of boxing. Ali passed away in June 2016 at the age of 74 and will be missed by many around the world. A look back at his fight against Zora Folley in 1967.

Bob Foster made the most of his first title fight, knocking out Dick Tiger in the fourth round to secure the world light-heavyweight title in Madison Square Garden in 1968.

Muhammad Ali was unlike any other and his popularity went well beyond the sport of boxing. Here is a look back at his 1974 fight against George Foreman in Kinshasa, Zaire.

In this classic match between Muhammad Ali and Ron Lyle, Ali showed the world why he is regarded as one of the greatest boxers ever. Down in points and headed towards defeat Ali was able to overcome his struggles to beat Lyle in an eleventh round TKO.

Muhammad Ali was unlike any other and his popularity went well beyond the sport of boxing. Here is a look back at his famous third fight against Joe Frazier in 1975.

Mike Tyson battled Steve Zouski at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York and knocked him out in the third round in 1986.

For the Super Featherweight Title in 2008 John Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao engaged in a boxing struggle that pushed both fighters to their physical limits, lasting the full 12 rounds.

In 2009 Manny Pacquiao added to his legacy by utterly overwhelming Ricky Hatton in their bout.

With his dizzing punch speed and vast array of punch combinations Manny Pacquiao dominated a helpless Antonio Margarito in 2010.

In the backdrop of a national disaster of a typhoon that left more than 5000 dead in his native Philippines, as well as the widespread belief that his best days were past Manny Pacquiao delivered a decisive victory over Brandon Rios.

Mike Tyson was considered the best boxer in the world when taking on James 'Buster' Douglas on February 11, 1990. What transpired that night in Tokyo became perhaps the biggest upset in sports history.

Muhammad Ali was unlike any other and his popularity went well beyond the sport of boxing. Here is a look back at his fight against Chuck Wepner in 1975.

On February 25, 1989 boxing icon Mike Tyson faced popular British fighter Frank Bruno who was able to stun Tyson early in the fight. But Tyson would take care of business and knock him out in the 5th round. (1988)

A look back as Mike Tyson produced perhaps the most dominant performance of his career when he faced Michael Spinks on June 27, 1988.

A look back at Muhammad Ali and his first encounter Sonny Liston in 1964 for the World Heavyweight Title.

At a time when Manny Pacquiao was considering retirement, he dominated Timothy Bradley in their 3rd fight.

HD Version. With Floyd Mayweather as Manny Pacquiaos invited guest Mayweatherwitnessed firsthand Pacquiaos dismantling of Jessie Vargas. This Pacquiao victory reignited furvor for a Pacquiao vs Mayweather fight.

Vintage boxing action from the ESPN archives.

Super Fight II was a non-title boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. The second of the three Ali–Frazier bouts, it took place at Madison Square Garden in New York City on January 28, 1974. Ali was a slight favorite to win.

Still rebuilding a winning record after his first professional loss to Joe Frazier, Ali sought to defend his heavyweight championship when he faced Norton on March 31, 1973, at the Sports Arena, San Diego, California.

On September 10, 1973, Ali and Norton met at the Forum, Inglewood, California, USA, for their highly anticipated rematch.

The fight was stopped after Dulorme was knocked down three times in the 6th round, granting Crawford a TKO victory and the WBO title. Dulorme started off aggressive, but was unable to land much.

Crawford successfully defended his light welterweight championship with a fifth-round TKO of Lundy. Crawford connected with 89 of 247 punches (36%), compared to 47 of 411 for Lundy (22%). Lundy won a fast-paced first round.

Crawford held onto his titles in stopping Molina in the 8th round in front of a large home crowd in Omaha. Crawford moved around the ring most of the fight, jabbing, holding and pot shotting an out of shape Molina.

Both fighters entered the ring with a matched record of 28 wins, no losses. Both men also entered the MGM Grand Garden Arena for the first time in their respective careers.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Márquez III, billed as The 25th Round Begins, was a boxing championship bout for the WBO welterweight title.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez IV, billed as Fight of the Decade, was a professional boxing match. It was also billed unofficially as deciding the World Boxing Organization's "Champion of the Decade".

Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley, billed as "Perfect Storm", was a welterweight title boxing match held on June 9, 2012, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Paradise, Nevada.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley II is a boxing welterweight championship fight for the WBO Welterweight Championship. The bout was held on April 12, 2014, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Paradise, Nevada.

On January 22, 2006, Morales fought Pacquiao in a rematch from their bout ten months before and was defeated in ten rounds. Pacquiao knocked down Morales twice in the final seconds of round ten and the fight was stopped.

Max Baer vs Tony Galento. Jul. 2, 1940. Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States.

Robinson vs Basilio II: In a rematch of their first 15 round war, Sugar Ray Robinson regains the world middleweight title with a hard-fought decision win.

Carter took the World Lightweight Championship for a second time on October 15, 1952 against Mexican national Lauro Salas in a fifteen around unanimous decision at the Chicago Stadium before a small crowd of 5,283.

This was a sad bout. Shavers had been to John's Hopkins Med School for retina trouble before the bout. Both boxers were slow and ineffective, and tired by round five.

On July 30, 2011 at the United States Softball Country Arena, Denver, Colorado, U.S. Terence Crawford defeats Derrick Campos.

2012-04-14 Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

Terence Crawford went to 3-0 on the year in HBO fights, but fans live in Orlando and around the world on TV were bored stiff by what was an uncompetitive fight.

Terrence Crawford went up in weight to take on Breidis Prescott and dominated the fight to score a huge victory by unanimous decision.

Terence Crawford goes 8 rounds before he wins against Angel Rios. Sep 10, 2011 at the United States Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.

Terence Crawford met Alejandro Sanabria in the center of the ring to begin the sixth round, threw one left hook and claimed his 21st professional victory via sixth-round technical knockout.

Terence Crawford pushed his unbeaten streak to 19 with a sixth-round technical knockout over 35-year-old Sidney Siqueira of Brazil.

Jack Dempsey versus Georges Carpentier was a boxing fight between world heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and world light-heavyweight champion Georges Carpentier, which was one of the fights named the "Fight of the Century".

The Dempsey-Tunney fight. The "long count": with Gene Tunney down in the seventh round, referee Dave Barry motions Jack Dempsey to a neutral corner before he begins his count. Tunney got back up and went on to win the fight.

Duran vs Buchanan ended after 13 rounds, most of them clearly won by the challenger, with the popular Duran declared the winner and new champion; yet the bout, without question, stands as one of the most unfortunate debacles in ring history.

Joe Frazier fought precisely and, in the end, there was nothing Jimmy Ellis could do about it. For the first round and part of the second, Ellis was able to maneuver for the distance he needed for his sharp punches.

Gene Fullmer won the world middleweight championship on January 2, 1957, when he upset the legendary Sugar Ray Robinson by soundly winning a unanimous 15-round decision.

The rematch between Nino Benvenuti and Emile Griffith for the WBC and WBA World Middleweight titles.

The Associated Press reported: "A crowd of approximately 12,000 paid $66,525 to see Louis batter the game South American all over the ring in the closing rounds. Brion stood up under punishment that would have flattened many a fighter.

Non-Title Light Heavyweight Fight Venue: Cleveland Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

"Mayweather vs. Judah: Sworn Enemies" was a boxing IBF Welterweight championship which took place on April 8, 2006, at the Thomas and Mack Center in Paradise, Nevada between IBF Welterweight Champion Zab Judah and Floyd Mayweather Jr.

December 10, 1958: Moore vs Durelle I. In one of boxing's most exciting fights, champion Archie Moore defeats Canadian challenger Yvon Durelle in Montreal.

The legendary Archie Moore, campaigning for a long-deserved light heavyweight title shot, takes on the awkward spoiler Jimmy Slade.

WBC World Light Heavyweight Title Fight Venue: Golden Nugget Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA

1975-03-24, Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA vacant NABF heavyweight title.

On November 16, 2003, Barrera was defeated by Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao in the eleventh round when Barerra's corner threw in the towel, earning Pacquiao his third world championship in third weight division.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto, billed as Firepower, was a boxing match for the WBO welterweight championship. The bout was held on November 14, 2009, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

June 17, 1970 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City. Foster knocked out at 2:05 of the sixth round, to end his 24-win streak.

Max Schmeling retained his crown successfully in 1931 by a technical knockout victory over Young Stribling.

1957 - Sugar Ray Robinson loses title Carmen Basilio. The great Ray Robinson gets beat by a rough and tumble onion farmer- the legendary Carmen Basilio.

Tyson experiences his longest fight to date in Troy, NY, as Ferguson spends the majority of the fight with his back to the ropes and employs a variety of spoiler tactics.

Mike Tyson vs. Larry Holmes, billed as "Heavyweight History", was a professional boxing match contested on January 22, 1988, for the WBA, WBC and IBF Heavyweight Championships.

Mike Tyson 16-0 (16 KOs) vs. Mike Jameson (Announced as 17-9 (8 KOs). Round 3 was mistakenly only two minutes long. This was the first fight for Tyson to go beyond four rounds.

James Tillis was the first man to go the distance with a prime Mike Tyson in 1986

1981-12-05 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

The Fight that was named the ending of Joe Louis's career.

Arturo Gatti vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr., billed as "Thunder & Lightning", was a professional boxing match contested on June 25, 2005 for the WBC super lightweight championship.

George Foreman vs. Ken Norton, billed as "The Caracas Caper", contested on March 26, 1974 for the WBA, WBC and The Ring heavyweight championships.