Who was the most popular boxer in their prime?

[Sweet Pea 50]

IMO Ali was more popular past-prime (Foreman-Ali, Thrilla in Manila)

All right. I can dig that.

[Da Hammer]

yea i wasnt around in the times of Ali but i have heard a lot of people say that Ali wasnt that popular in his prime. he became huge past-prime...

[BattlingNelson]

IMO Ali was more popular past-prime (Foreman-Ali, Thrilla in Manila)

I would also include Ali-Frazier I past-prime

He was all-over the media in the sixties for his stance on religion and draft let alone his boxing. Hands down he should be the objective winner in this.

[Lazy Liberal]

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[El Dominicano]

I'd have to say Tyson because of the way he acted.

[KnockoutTheFat]

He was all-over the media in the sixties for his stance on religion and draft let alone his boxing. Hands down he should be the objective winner in this.

Well, now that I thought about it some more, you're probably right. I was thinking Tyson was more popular, but that would be domestically and not world-wide like Ali was. Gee, I wish there was an option where you could change votes.

[UnDeniable]

Ali...and its not even close. He was a larger than life character who transcended the sport. Tyson was also a very hated character even in his prime. And dont even tell me that Tysons events were bigger. Have you not witnessed Ali-Frazier 1 or the rumble in the jungle

[Dambala]

Maybe Tyson, they hyped him like a beast, but Oscar should be consider the 1st runner up.

[AztecWanker]

tyson...ali comes in at 2nd, some people will forever hate him for not going to vietnam

[Tuggers1986]

Ali........

Ali was never that popular in his prime. It was later in his career and then after he hung up the gloves that he became the icon he is.

As for the question i'd probably say Tyson. Followed by Ray Leonard and the De La Hoya.

Mike Tyson - "I could sell out Madison Square Garden masturbating"