#11GOAT Rankings
United StatesCountry
1985-2005Career
Why they rank here
Youngest heavyweight champion at 20 years 4 months (1986), 50-6 record with 44 knockouts, and a peak that compressed fear into short rounds. He never fought Ali; the eras do not overlap in the paid ranks. Compare shared teaching axes on this VS page, then open the GOAT lab Peak/Career toggle.
Career profile
Career wins50
Youngest HW champ20 yr 4 mo
Wins by knockout44
Undisputed champ1987, age 21
Spinks knockout91 seconds
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