Most famous boxer ever?

[edgarg]

Sought his counsel.... You must be joking. If it was Winston Churchill, or Ghandi, I could believe it, but Ali????

Ali's counsel sample....."If he's alive, he'll fall in five...."

Remember I'm just discussing the "Ali's counsel" joke......

[edgarg]

Since the question is "Who is the most famous boxer OF ALL TIME, I would say either JOHN L. SULLIVAN, or/and JACK JOHNSON, since they were very famous over a hundred years ago, and we still know who they were.

it goes without saying that people throughout that period also knew who they were. Also songs, sayings, and poems were composed and spread about them.

[edgarg]

Since the question is "Who is the most famous boxer OF ALL TIME, I would say either JOHN L. SULLIVAN, or/and JACK JOHNSON, since they were very famous over a hundred years ago, and we still know who they were.

it goes without saying that people throughout that period also knew who they were. Also songs, sayings, and poems were composed and spread about them.

The most famous ATHLETE of the first half of the 20th century was the tennis star, Suzanne Lenglen of France.

The most famous boxer was a tie between Jack Johnson and Jack Dempsey.

And you can still find the song "I shook the hand that shook the hand of John L Sullivan".

Lastly, I firmly believe that, although it's a "plus" to be known in Asia and Africa because of TV or transistor radio, only the civilised parts of the world can be realistically considered.

[edgarg]

The most famous ATHLETE of the first half of the 20th century was the tennis star, Suzanne Lenglen of France.

The most famous boxer was a tie between Jack Johnson and Jack Dempsey.

And you can still find the song "I shook the hand that shook the hand of John L Sullivan".

Lastly, I firmly believe that, although it's a "plus" to be known in Asia and Africa because of TV or transistor radio, only the civilised parts of the world can be realistically considered.

And PLEASE.....folks, don't accuse me of being a "racist'...........

[GJC]

Has to be Ali I think. When you think of how famous he still is you have to bear in mind 2 things:
1) He hasn't fought for 30 years
2) He hasn't given an interview in what 20 years?

[The Beatles]

Sought his counsel.... You must be joking. If it was Winston Churchill, or Ghandi, I could believe it, but Ali????

Ali's counsel sample....."If he's alive, he'll fall in five...."

Remember I'm just discussing the "Ali's counsel" joke......

Since the question is "Who is the most famous boxer OF ALL TIME, I would say either JOHN L. SULLIVAN, or/and JACK JOHNSON, since they were very famous over a hundred years ago, and we still know who they were.

it goes without saying that people throughout that period also knew who they were. Also songs, sayings, and poems were composed and spread about them.

The most famous ATHLETE of the first half of the 20th century was the tennis star, Suzanne Lenglen of France.

The most famous boxer was a tie between Jack Johnson and Jack Dempsey.

And you can still find the song "I shook the hand that shook the hand of John L Sullivan".

Lastly, I firmly believe that, although it's a "plus" to be known in Asia and Africa because of TV or transistor radio, only the civilised parts of the world can be realistically considered.

And PLEASE.....folks, don't accuse me of being a "racist'...........

quite possibly, the most idiot and moronic, consecutive posts i have ever come across......

i don't know where to start mate....infact i wont even try....i just wish you all the best in life

[GJC]

Lastly, I firmly believe that, although it's a "plus" to be known in Asia and Africa because of TV or transistor radio, only the civilised parts of the world can be realistically considered.

Surely to be recognisible in places that don't have huge access to tv and are fairly immune to marketing and hype is the biggest test of fame?

[mickey malone]

Tyson having that tattoo on his face ensures that he will be famous and recognised till the day he dies.

If he didn't, I think less people would have recognised him. Infact, many people won't know what he looks like, though they'll be familiar with the name.

79 posts.... A popular thread... God!.. Give me strength!!!

[1SILVA]

79 posts.... A popular thread... God!.. Give me strength!!!

Great answer!!!!!!

[GeorgiaRED]

Ali because you can easily find books, documentaries, calendars, greeting cards, posters of him.

Tyson may be popular but he can't compare to Ali.