Four-time heavyweight champion declares himself the greatest boxer of all time, sparking debate by challenging Muhammad Ali’s legendary legacy.
Evander Holyfield, widely regarded as one of the most dominant heavyweights in boxing history, has issued a bold challenge to Muhammad Ali‘s legendary status. In a recent interview with Seconds Out, Holyfield expressed frustration over what he perceives as a lack of recognition for his historic accomplishments, declaring himself the greatest boxer of all time.
“I’m the only four-time heavyweight champion of the world, but they’re still talking about Ali when I broke his record,” Holyfield stated. “I’ve held that record for 24 years, and yet no one talks about it. How do you erase someone from history?”
Evander Holyfield further highlighted his groundbreaking achievements, including being the first boxer to become undisputed champion in two weight divisions—something he claims wasn’t widely acknowledged until Oleksandr Usyk replicated the feat. “They don’t say anything about me. I didn’t even know I was the first to do it until Usyk did,” he added.