Anthony Joshua Names The Greatest Boxer Of All Time: “By A Mile”

Anthony Joshua’s Bold Claim: The Best Boxer in History Revealed

Anthony Joshua, the British heavyweight sensation, has carved his name into the annals of boxing history with a career marked by remarkable achievements and a relentless drive. Rising through the amateur ranks, Joshua’s journey to stardom began with an Olympic Gold Medal at the London 2012 Games, a feat he achieved merely a few years after taking up boxing at the age of 18.

 

Transitioning to the professional arena, Joshua’s meteoric ascent was characterized by a series of stunning early knockouts. His decisive victory over Dillian Whyte in December 2015 to claim the British title was a significant milestone. Joshua’s relentless pursuit of greatness saw him claim his first world title with a stoppage of Charles Martin. He continued his dominance by unifying the division, defeating Joseph Parker—the first to take him the distance—and delivering a memorable stoppage against long-reigning champion Wladimir Klitschko.

 

Despite these triumphs, Joshua faced a major setback at New York’s Madison Square Garden when he was unexpectedly halted by underdog Andy Ruiz Jr. However, displaying his characteristic resilience, Joshua avenged the loss in a rematch, reclaiming his position at the top.

 

The years 2021 and 2022 presented further challenges, with back-to-back losses to the eventual undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk. Yet, Joshua bounced back with a trio of stoppage victories over Otto Wallin, Robert Helenius, and Francis Ngannou, reasserting his status as a formidable force in the heavyweight division.

 

In a candid interview with Men’s Health, Joshua was asked to name the greatest fighter of all time. Without hesitation, he declared the legendary Muhammad Ali as the best ever.

 

“Historically, Ali. By a mile,” Joshua stated unequivocally.

 

Muhammad Ali’s illustrious career, adorned with a gold medal and victories over the likes of George Foreman, Sonny Liston, Joe Frazier, and Earnie Shavers, left an indelible mark not only on boxing but on global culture. The undisputed heavyweight champion, formerly known as Cassius Clay, is celebrated as one of the greatest sportsmen of the last century.

 

As Joshua prepares for his next challenge—a shot at becoming a three-time world heavyweight champion against Daniel Dubois for the IBF title at Wembley in September—he stands on the brink of history. Achieving this feat would align him with Ali, who was the only heavyweight to reclaim the title three times and was undisputed champion from 1974 to 1978.

 

With his sights set on further glory, Joshua continues to honor the legacy of his hero, Muhammad Ali, while forging his own path to greatness in the world of boxing.