Whilst Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Robinson are considered to be two of the greatest of all time, an active fighter believes he is even better than both.
Ali made his way into the paid ranks after he became an Olympic Champion in 1960. He would go on to capture the world heavyweight championship on several occasions during his tenure, defeating the likes of Joe Frazier, Ken Norton and George Foreman along the way.
As for Robinson, the Georgia native is often regarded as being the best fighter to have ever graced the sport, proving his credentials throughout the course of his 25-year and 201 fight career. He became a six-time world champion during his tenure, capturing the world middleweight title five times within a 9-year period.
Whilst Ali and Robinson are commended by fans and analysts around the world for their outstanding legacies, there is one active fighter in particular that believes he trumps both men as being the ‘GOAT’.
In an interview with World Star, eight-division world champion and Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao praised Ali and Robison as all time greats but says his accomplishments set him apart as the best to ever lace up the gloves.
“I’m not trying to toot my horn, but it’s me, I can say it’s me. To get a belt in eight different weight divisions is not that easy. It’s very hard. The most difficult accomplishment in boxing.”
After taking a 4-year hiatus from the sport, Pacquiao made a sensational return to the ring last month when he fought to a majority decision draw against reigning WBC world welterweight champion Mario Barrios in Las Vegas.
The 46-year-old has confirmed that he intends to continue with his career following this, with rumours that he could be in line to face either Gervonta Davis or Rolando Romero next.
