Muhammad Ali vs Floyd Mayweather
Which boxer? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Muhammad Ali United States · 1942–2016 60% · #1 in the world
- Floyd Mayweather United States · 1977– 40% · #5 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Muhammad Ali over Floyd Mayweather, 60% to 40%. Muhammad Ali is #1 of the 110 boxers in the world ranking and Floyd Mayweather #5; among the 59 from the United States, they are #1 and #4.
The case for each
Muhammad Ali: Three-time heavyweight champion who beat Liston, Frazier and Foreman; Mayweather himself has called Ali the greatest heavyweight.
Floyd Mayweather: Retired 50-0, with wins over De La Hoya, Pacquiao and Canelo.
Side by side
| Muhammad Ali | Floyd Mayweather | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #1 | #5 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Born | 1942 | 1977 |