I have been at ringside since 1963. I was at the Ali-Liston rematch in Lewiston, Me., in 1965.
I remain at ringside in 2009.
Here are the greatest I’ve ever seen up close and personal:
1. MUHAMMAD ALI
2. ROBERTO DURAN
3. SUGAR RAY LEONARD
4. LARRY HOLMES
5. AARON PRYOR
6. ALEXIS ARGUELLO
7. JOE FRAZIER
8. BOB FOSTER
9. JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ
10. MARVELOUS MARVIN HAGLER
No Pacquiao, no Mayweather as I have not included any still active fighters. Michael Spinks is banging on the door, probably at Number 11 or 12, something like that alongside Thomas Hearns. A young Michael G. Tyson, would be in that area as well.
When I saw Ray Robinson, the Sugar had melted. He was in his 50s picking up little paydays in New England cities.
There’s my personal list.
If you don’t like it, sue me.
