ATGs and HOFers and their first fights at age 40

[GhostofDempsey]

Here is a short list of former greats/HOFers and their first fights at age 40.

Ray Robinson vs Wilf Greaves (34-20-1). Win

Roy Jones vs Omar Sheika Win

Bernard Hopkins vs Howard Eastman. Win
— suffered back to back losses to Jermain Taylor at 40 as well.

Roberto Duran vs Tony Biglin (15-5-1) Win

Evander Holyfield vs Chris Byrd. Loss

Tommy Hearns vs Jay Snyder (19-5) Win

Archie Moore vs Hans Kalbfell (16-1) Win

Juan Marquez vs Tim Bradley. Loss

Shane Mosley vs Canelo. Loss

James Toney vs Free Oquendo. Win

Julio Cesar Chavez vs Willy Wise (26-10-1) Win

Floyd Mayweather vs Conor MCGregor (0-0) Win

Ali lost to Berbick a month short of his 40th

[GhostofDempsey]

Pacquiao’s dominant win over Broner at 40 suddenly looks a lot more impressive.

[Joe Beamish]

Agreed. I do think today's fighters are more chemically enhanced, which helps, but 40 is old for any fighter.

Pac had a good night.