Famous Male Boxers

If you are not a huge boxing enthusiast, you may think the fictional Rocky is the most famous male boxer. However, the world of boxing features many greats who enjoy worldwide fame. These professional famous male boxers are featured below, some of them with stories as incredible as the famous movie character's. Keep reading to learn some of these notable boxing names and where to find more information about them.

Hall of Famers

A good place to look for information about famous professional boxers is the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame. The IBHF enjoys more popularity and prestige because the WBHF has never had a permanent home. Even non-boxing fans recognize many of the inductees: George Foreman, now known for his kitchen appliances, is one such notable. Sugar Ray Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Rocky Marciano and Gabriel "Flash" Elorde are also well-known names. In addition to Hall of Fame inductees, there are many famous contemporary boxers. Then, of course, there is Chuck Wepner, whose fight against Ali inspired the blockbuster movie Rocky.

Popular boxers today

Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Juan Manuel Marquez, Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito are some of the best, most popular contemporary boxers. Most well-known boxers today fight for the chance to face off against Manny Pacquiao, the boxing superstar from the Philippines.

Professional boxing is an internationally popular sport. There are many famous male boxers, both from the past and from today. Even if you do not frequently watch boxing, chances are good you have heard of at least some famous male boxers, such as George Foreman, Muhammad Ali and the man everyone is currently after, Manny Paquiao.