The most disliked heavyweight champion in history?

[The_One77]

Ruiz and Valeuv were never champions of the world

But to honest theres really only one; Jack Johnson by far.

[dans]

Ruiz and Valeuv were never champions of the world

But to honest theres really only one; Jack Johnson by far.

I was going to say that. Good point, there's a big difference because alphabets and "heavyweight champion of the world".

[BattlingNelson]

Jack Johnson, Cassius Clay or perhaps Max Schmeling (because he hailed from ****-Germany).

[AztecWanker]

Who do I dislike? Wladimir Klitschko and Wack Dempsey

[The Hammer]

Who is it?

Apparently george foreman wasnt liked because his lack of charisma, and the people wanted Ali

Personally, I liked George Foreman and could never stand the loud-mouthed braggart Ali.

I thought George had a fine personality, and lots of charm and charisma. Having a big mouth like Ali does not mean someone has charisma.

But the least popular titleholder was probably John Ruiz, and the least popular champion perhaps Jack Johnson.

[Xyei]

Personally, I liked George Foreman and could never stand the loud-mouthed braggart Ali.

I thought George have a fine personality, and lots of charm and charisma. Having a big mouth does not mean someone has charisma.

But the least popular titleholder was probably John Ruiz, and the least popular champion perhaps Jack Johnson.

I agree. I never liked Ali as a person. Great fighter but a complete prick IMO.

[TheGreatA]

Jack Johnson, Cassius Clay or perhaps Max Schmeling (because he hailed from ****-Germany).

Schmeling was disliked while he was champion, not because of where he was from, but because he had won the title on a disqualification. People thought he exaggerated the effects of the low blow.

He actually became popular when losing the title in a rematch against Sharkey because the majority thought he had been robbed of the decision.

It was not until the late 1930's that he became a representative of **** Germany.

I agree. I never liked Ali as a person. Great fighter but a complete prick IMO.

Big George wasn't exactly a charming personality either when he first won the title.

[Arka]

Who is it?

Apparently george foreman wasnt liked because his lack of charisma, and the people wanted Ali


Saying that Wlad and valuev arent exactly adored

NOTE: im not asking who was the worst champ, but the most disliked by the public

Maybe in Zaire.Elsewhere all over the globe the public were in absolute awe of him.His reign was a bit like Tyson's but even shorter.

I would say Sonny Liston or Jack Johnson were the most unpopular champions.This was not necessarily any fault of theirs.
You could include Ali in the 60s,when he was spouting the NOI ideology.This was of course later counterbalanced by his popularity among progressive sections for opposing the Vietnam War.

[extracurRICular]

Who is it?

Apparently george foreman wasnt liked because his lack of charisma, and the people wanted Ali


Saying that Wlad and valuev arent exactly adored

NOTE: im not asking who was the worst champ, but the most disliked by the public

Jhon Ruiz hands down...

[Welter_Skelter]

Wlad has far too many Fans... he might be disliked by some.. but he is loved by more..