Mayweather's career is packed with achievements. He won world titles in five different weight classes and beat big names like Canelo Alvarez, Manny Pacquiao, and Oscar De La Hoya. His last fight was against Conor McGregor, which marked his 50th win and the end of his pro career.
Mayweather explained his reasoning to First Post:
"I feel like I have done just as much in the sport as Ali. It is hard for a guy to be like me, still sharp at 38. No disrespect to Ali, but I feel like I am the best. Ali lost in his career to Leon Spinks. He lost some other fights and is still known as the greatest. That is what it is."
Mayweather pointed out that he was still at the top of his game at 38 years old when he retired eight years ago. He also mentioned Ali's losses, including one to Leon Spinks, to support his claim.
Ali's career, on the other hand, is filled with iconic moments. He won an Olympic gold medal in Barcelona in 1960. In February 1964, he got his first world title by stopping Sonny Liston in the sixth round in Miami, Florida. After a three-year break, Ali came back to boxing in 1970. He regained the World Heavyweight Championship in October 1974 by beating George Foreman in the famous "Rumble In The Jungle."
Both fighters have left their mark on boxing history. Mayweather ended his career undefeated, while Ali's impact went beyond the ring. The debate about who's the greatest will likely continue among boxing fans for years to come.