The greatest boxers of all time (and what made them so good)
Celebrating the legacies of the world's top boxing legends
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The first recorded boxing match can be traced back to 1681 in Britain, though its origins go much further back to ancient Egypt and the Greek Olympics. The first rules of the sport were not, however, introduced until the 1700s. By the late 19th century, boxing as we know it today was in full swing, and by the 20th century it was attracting millions of fans and moving a lot of money.
In this gallery, we pay tribute to the greatest boxers to ever step foot in the ring, and what exactly made them so good. Click on to get to know the greatest boxers of all time.
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