Bernard Hopkins, a boxing legend, has shared his list of the top 5 greatest fighters of all time. The former world champion in two weight classes offered his expert opinion based on his extensive experience in the sport.
Hopkins, known as "The Executioner," had an impressive career that spanned three decades. He held the undisputed middleweight championship from 2001 to 2005 and later made history by becoming the oldest world champion in boxing. In 2013, at the age of 48, Hopkins defeated Tavoris Cloud for the IBF world light-heavyweight title. He added the WBA title to his collection in 2014 by beating Beibut Shumenov.
In a recent interview with See Hendo, Hopkins revealed his top 5 greatest fighters list:
1. Muhammad Ali 2. Sugar Ray Robinson 3. Marvelous Marvin Hagler 4. Alexis Arguello 5. Bernard Hopkins
Sugar Ray Robinson, second on the list, is widely considered one of the best pound-for-pound boxers ever. His career stretched across the welterweight and middleweight divisions, where he dazzled audiences with his performances.
Marvelous Marvin Hagler, the third pick, was the undisputed middleweight champion. Hagler was famous for his granite chin and punishing southpaw style, making him a formidable opponent in the ring.
Fourth on the list is Alexis Arguello, a revered Nicaraguan boxer. Arguello won world titles in three weight classes and was known as a knockout artist. He was celebrated for his precision in the ring and noted for his sportsmanship.
Hopkins rounds out his top 5 by including himself, a move that reflects his confidence in his own achievements. His career ended with losses to Sergey Kovalev and Joe Smith Jr, but his legacy as one of boxing's greats remains intact.
This list from Hopkins gives us a glimpse into how one of boxing's modern legends views the sport's history and its greatest practitioners.
