Muhammad Ali is widely considered the most influential and inspirational boxer of the 20th century for a number of reasons, both inside and outside the ring. Although we're not even a quarter of the way through the current century as yet, is it an inescapable probability that Amir Khan will be recognized as the most influential and inspirational boxer of the 21st century?
Following his decision to step up two weight divisions to fight Canelo we saw immediate reactions across the boxing world - Brook immediately postured as if he wanted to fight GGG, Ward asked to fight Kovalev, Wilder wanted the Povetkin fight, Haye wanted to fight Browne, even Billy Jo Saunders refrained from his previous reluctance and claimed he'd like to fight GGG in the summer.. The chain reaction of Khan facing Canelo was so widespread across the boxing stratosphere that no one could escape the aftershock. Perhaps the effects of Khan's decision will continue to impact the boxing world for years, if not decades to come, just like iconic figures such as Ali and Tyson still influence boxers today?
So the question now remains, at this point in history is it fair to say that Khan is the prime candidate for being the most inspirational and influential boxer of the 21st Century, with no exception? Of course maybe only a few of us will survive to see the next century so lets all agree now while we still can?
Following his decision to step up two weight divisions to fight Canelo we saw immediate reactions across the boxing world - Brook immediately postured as if he wanted to fight GGG, Ward asked to fight Kovalev, Wilder wanted the Povetkin fight, Haye wanted to fight Browne, even Billy Jo Saunders refrained from his previous reluctance and claimed he'd like to fight GGG in the summer.. The chain reaction of Khan facing Canelo was so widespread across the boxing stratosphere that no one could escape the aftershock. Perhaps the effects of Khan's decision will continue to impact the boxing world for years, if not decades to come, just like iconic figures such as Ali and Tyson still influence boxers today?
So the question now remains, at this point in history is it fair to say that Khan is the prime candidate for being the most inspirational and influential boxer of the 21st Century, with no exception? Of course maybe only a few of us will survive to see the next century so lets all agree now while we still can?

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