Boxer 49 wins 0 losses. Undefeated world boxing champions

The best boxer in all weight categories and the most expensive fighter in the ring: Floyd Mayweather repeated the incredible record of Rocky Marciano, leaving the canvas as an absolute king. Luck? No, this is definitely not about him. Absolute willpower and the ability to work in any conditions made Floyd who he is. Having risen from the very bottom, going through the slums and selling illegal drugs on the streets, he became living proof that perseverance can lead a person to any height.

Thanks grandma

Mayweather was born a boxer and the whole family knew this very well. His own grandmother gave him advice to take up sports closely, although at that time the family desperately needed money. For some time, Floyd combined training with selling illegal drugs on the streets: one of the best boxers in history could well have ended his career on a prison bunk.

Handsome

In the amateur team, Floyd had a brilliant series, finishing 96 matches out of 100 with a victory. The boxers from the team nicknamed the guy Pretty Boy, handsome: Floyd rarely came from the ring with bruises and injuries. At the 1996 American Olympics, Mayweather lost the semifinals to Seraphim Todorov, but the team still received a bronze medal. After this fight, Floyd decided to go into professional boxing.

Secret of success

Mayweather never lost again. Floyd’s ability to fight at high speed and competent, very well-thought-out tactics turned out to be too much for anyone in the major league. Arthur Gatti, Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton - boxing legends gave in to Handsome's blows one after another.

Money bag

Money flowed like a river. For one fight, Mayweather could get five million dollars. Over time, the boxer changed his nickname “Handsome” to “Money”, The Money. Admittedly, Floyd had every reason to change his name, because he still remains the highest paid boxer in the world.

Problems with law

No amount of money helped Mayweather get out of a domestic violence charge. For severely beating his girlfriend, the athlete received two months in solitary confinement. However, his imprisonment had no effect on Floyd’s temperament and character.

Businessman from the ring

Despite all the ostentation with money (and Floyd loves to carry literally suitcases of cash with him), Mayweather knows very well how to manage his income. Two boxing academies, a line of clothing and expensive accessories, and even its own strip club.

Boxing vs MMA Mayweather's last fight was with Andre Berto. 49 wins, 0 losses. An exact repetition of the record of the legendary Marciano. And now, two years after the official retirement, Floyd decided to return and make it as spectacular as possible. A fight with an MMA professional - on August 26, one of the most anticipated fights of the century will take place.

When the outcome is known before the fight

The departure of legends from sports is usually accompanied by colossal excitement, touching ceremonies, memories and stingy male tears. It’s good if the main character pleases the audience with his performance, but even if he fails, no one will throw a stone at him. Floyd Mayweather's retirement. The first thing that caught your eye was more than three thousand empty seats at the legendary MGM Grand Arena. For the remaining seats, according to rumors, tickets were distributed almost for nothing, and the results of pay-per-view sales may well not recoup Mayweather’s impressive 24 million fee. This can largely be explained by the disappointment from the previous presentation of the hero. The fight with Manny Pacquiao in a beautiful and expensive package turned out to be a spectacle, interesting for specialists, but boring for ordinary people.

The fight did not have any particular intrigue, because Berto’s best years were in the past and he did not pose a serious threat to Mayweather. Not only the result was known in advance, but exactly how the battle would take place. If Floyd wanted to put on a last show, he would choose as his opponent not a ram to the slaughter, but a more dangerous boxer, be it Gennady Golovkin, Terence Crawford or, at worst, Amir Khan. But Berto’s choice also predetermined Mayweather Jr.’s further risk-free strategy, which made the respectable audience in the hall’s cheekbones ache. Handsome was a thing of the past, and the current nickname Money was much more in line with the spirit of modern Mayweather.

From the first round, Floyd established control over his opponent with a jab, and at the end of the opening three minutes, he unloaded the clip on the opponent’s body, and then added a left hook. Berto tried to clinch, but received blows to the body and on the way out. Mayweather hardly invested in his attacks, although in the second round he shook his opponent’s head with a jab. Berto hit much more, but only a few hits reached the target. Short blows from Mayweather's left cooled the opponent's offensive impulse in the third round. After another combination, Berto Mayweather slipped and touched the floor with his glove, but there was no question of opening an account.

Bullying of opponents and spectators

The fourth round turned out to be the liveliest and one of the best performed by Mayweather. First, in his usual style, he failed all of his opponent’s attacks, and then punished Berto with a powerful right cross. It seemed that if he wanted, Floyd could put the squeeze on him, but he generously allowed him to sit out in the clinch and even finish the round on the attack. Berto entered the fifth round as a decisive and last fight. At first, he managed to close the distance and even cause Mayweather some discomfort. At the beginning of the sixth round, Floyd found himself squeezed in a corner, but came out of it with minimal losses, after which he punished the presumptuous Berto several times with right blows.

And in the seventh round something happened that at least somehow went beyond the pre-written script. Berto caught Mayweather with a great left hook and even won the only round in this fight, but this was only a splash, not a turning point. In the next three minutes, Floyd returned the fight to a calm direction, carried out several successful combinations and even managed to fool around when Berto once again pinned him in the corner and unsuccessfully stormed the champion’s defense.

In the end, Mayweather slightly injured his left hand, but this did not affect the course of the fight. The champion began to move more and avoid his opponent’s attacks, and when it was necessary to cool his ardor, he more often used his right hand. After a small verbal altercation in the tenth round, the referee was forced to intervene, reminding the boxers that they were not at the market. However, Mayweather continued to mock his opponent, who could not hit him. During the last seconds of his time in the ring, Floyd mocked not only his opponent, but also the audience, which he, by and large, did not care about. As the crowd booed, he ran around the ring and teased Berto.

"I am the best"

The judges predictably gave the victory to Mayweather and left him the WBC and WBA belts that were at stake, with the score 117-111 - a clear advance for Berto. Dry statistical numbers recorded 232 accurate strikes from Mayweather out of 410 and only 83 from Berto out of 495.

Attack efficiency below 17 percent is unprecedented for combat at this level. , Floyd decided to stop - and, it seems, really forever.

He does not foresee any problems with money in the near future, and even the most naive idealists cannot imagine that after the fight with Pacquiao someone will make Floyd an offer that he cannot refuse. In addition, Mayweather’s calculating style, which has become completely boring in recent fights, also suggests that the great champion is tired of boxing and is unlikely to enter the ring at the turn of his fortieth birthday. “This was my last fight,” Mayweather said confidently. I am financially stable and satisfied with my great career. Someday there will be a new Floyd Mayweather. I would like to spend more time with my family and leave the sport with all the comforts. I don't need to prove anything to anyone. I am the best".

It is very difficult to finish a career without ever losing in any sport.. True, it’s a little easier to do this in boxing. After all, a fighter can only have 30 fights during his career, and even then, most of them will be with not the strongest opponents. Yes, sometimes some athletes go to such lengths to make history. After all, as they say: the game is forgotten, but the result remains... But that’s a completely different story. Today we would like to remember the boxers who have never lost in their careers.

Perhaps the most famous boxer on this list. He competed in featherweight, lightweight, welterweight and middleweight. During his career, he earned (let’s not count other people’s money, but just say) more than anyone else. His achievement is unique in that all 50 fights he fought during his career ended in Floyd’s victory. Multiple world champion in different versions. Mayweather Jr. ended his career in style. First he made a lot of money by defeating Manny Pacquiao, and then Conor McGregor.

Floyd does not have a single defeat in the professional ring. But still, at the amateur level, he lost. At the Olympic Games in Atlanta in 1996, Mayweather Jr. lost to Bulgarian Seraphim Todorov in the semi-final bout.

Thai Chayaphon Munsri, who performs under the pseudonym Vanheng Menayothin, is a unique athlete. Almost no one knows him. But he was able to break Mayweather's fantastic record. The Thai won 51 fights last year, while he had 51 fights in his career.

He competes in minimum weight, for this reason he is unknown to the general public. Unfortunately, it is difficult to find information whether he has had at least one fight this year or not.

He competed in the heavy weight category from 1947 to 1955. In total he fought 49 fights and ended all with victory. Knocked out opponents 43 times. He was the absolute world champion from 1952 to 1956. After finishing his career he was a successful businessman. Died in 1969 in a plane crash.

It is only one of the prototypes of the hero of the film “Rocky”. In addition, in 1999 a film dedicated to Marciano was released. Jon Favreau played the main role in it.

Mexican boxer. He competed from 1985 to 2001 in the flyweight and minimum weight divisions. In total, he had 52 fights during his career: 51 wins (38 by knockout) and 1 draw. Previously held the record for most victories among undefeated professional boxers. It is worth noting that during his career he did not meet the strongest fighters in his weight category. But at the same time, Ricardo Lopez was the WBC and WBO world champion.

He competed in the welterweight division. Became world champion back in 1987. In the same year he ended his professional career. In total, Marsh fought 26 fights, all ending with victory.

Boxer of Thai origin. He competed in the flyweight category. He was world champion from 1992 to 1994. He fought 24 fights (all victories). 18 of them ended by knocking out his opponent. He hung up his gloves in 2000.

Pichit fought all his fights only in Thailand.

Irish puncher, performs in the heavy weight category.“Boxer of the Year” in 2015 and winner of the “Comeback of the Year” title in 2018. As a professional, he fought 29 fights, never losing, and only once ending in a draw. Knocked out his opponent 20 times. Former world champion under IBF, IBO, WBA, WBO.

The German competed in the second middle weight category. He had his first fight in March 1997, the last one also in March, but already in 2004. In total, during his career in the professional ring he fought 34 fights, finishing all in his favor (6 of them by knockout).

In 2004, Ottke became the second undefeated world champion in history (after Rocky Marciano).

The American's professional career began in 2008. He fought his last fight in April of this year. During this time, he had 35 fights and finished everything in his favor (26 by knockout). Since 2017, Terence has been ranked second among all modern boxers, regardless of weight category.

Holds all four titles in the 1st welterweight division (absolute champion).

The Mexican boxer competes in the middle weight category. Previously he competed in the second middle and light heavyweight categories.

He fought 39 fights and all ended in victory for Sanchez. Knocked out his opponent 25 times. World champion according to WBO. Taking into account the fact that the boxer is only 28 years old, his achievement may improve or he will fall out of this rating.

The 28-year-old Briton competes in the middle and 2-middle weight categories. 27 fights, 27 wins and 13 knockouts. WBO world champion since 2015.

Last September, Saunders failed a doping test, as a result of which the boxer was stripped of his title, disqualified for six months, and removed from the WBO rankings. Plus, he will be able to return to the ring only 90 days after the end of the period of disqualification.

In the amateur ring, Saunders still lost. This happened at the Beijing Olympics in a fight against Cuban Carlos Bantex.

WBO world featherweight champion. Holds the title since 2016. In total, he fought 26 fights during his career, and celebrated victory in all of them. Finished the fight by knockout 20 times. Among other things, Valdez won the youth world championship in the amateur ring.

He competed in the second middle weight category. Over the years he was the world champion in each of the 4 main versions. He performed in the professional ring for 15 years. During this time, he had 46 fights, and all ended in favor of Calzaghe, and 32 times Joe knocked out his opponents.

The American competes in the 2nd welterweight and light heavyweight categories. Multiple world champion in different versions. In total, he had 32 fights during his career and defeated his opponents in all of them. Knocked them out 16 times. By the way, during his amateur career Ward fought 110 fights and lost only 5.

In 2017, according to The Ring, he was recognized as the best boxer of the year.

The Ukrainian had only 16 fights, but defeated his opponents in all of them, knocking them out 12 times. In 2018, The Ring recognized him as the best fighter of the year.

During his amateur career, Usik fought more than 300 fights.

The American boxer competes in the welterweight category. He began performing in the professional ring in 2012. Over the course of 7 years, he fought 25 fights and celebrated victory in all of them. Knocked out opponents 21 times.

The Romanian boxer competed in the welterweight division. 28 fights, all completed in his favor, 10 of them by knockout. Former WBO world champion. He ended his career due to injury.

Not only men can leave undefeated, but women too. Our compatriot, nicknamed Natasha the Sledgehammer, had 22 fights in the professional ring. During this time, she has 22 victories, 13 of which by knockout. Ragozina competed in the second welterweight division. Multiple world champion in various versions. She started her career in athletics, after which she retrained in boxing. The last match took place in 2009.

A record in professional boxing is always looked at, especially when the fan knows nothing about the boxer and judges him solely based on the numbers on his record. Very often, records do not correspond to the level of its owner, but, nevertheless, the magic of numbers is fascinating and even if the guy is nothing special, but he has some kind of interesting record, then some attention will be focused on him.

We present to your attention such a pound-for-pound record in the history of professional boxing.

1. Vaenhong Menayothin

Record: 51-0, 18 KOs

Years of performance: 2007-

Most recently, on August 29, Waenkhong Menayothin, also known as Chayaphon Moonsri, set a new record, achieving his 51st win with zero defeats and draws, thereby becoming the sole leader in this indicator. Menayothin defended his WBC minimumweight title for the 10th time and it looks like the 32-year-old Thai won't stop there.

2. Floyd Mayweather

Record: 50-0, 27 KOs

Years of performance: 1996-2017

From childhood, Floyd was a perfectionist. “I went to school and there I was only thinking about how to avoid making mistakes in the gym that evening,” recalled Mayweather, who in 50 fights in the professional ring went from world champion in the super lightweight to world champion in the first middleweight. He actually made few mistakes in the ring during his career. However, his 50th anniversary victory was a farce as he entered the ring against MMA fighter Conor McGregor, who had no competitive boxing experience at all.

3. Rocky Marciano

Record: 49-0, 43 KOs

Years of performance: 1947-1955

Marciano only took up boxing at the age of 23, having failed to make a career as a baseball player, and although he was not at all tall for a heavyweight (179 cm), he managed to work his way to the top with his granite chin, huge heart and his right hand Suzy Q He retired undefeated, the reason for his departure, according to his brother Peter, being that "he had reached such a height that he no longer had the motivation to train the way he used to."

4. Ricardo Lopez

Record: 51-0-1, 38 KOs

Years of performance: 1985-2001

Ricardo Lopez was a lanky puncher from Mexico who won 26 title bouts at strawweight and junior flyweight. At the same time, “El Finito” never lost an amateur fight.

5. Joe Calzaghe

Record: 46-0, 32 KOs

Years of performance: 1993-2008

In the summer of 1990, a teenage Calzaghe burst into tears after losing in the quarter-finals of the European junior champion in Prague. He swore that he would never lose again and kept his word. He was the world super middleweight champion for more than ten years. The zero in the defeat column meant a lot to the Welsh left-hander.

On September 12, the famous American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. won the last fight of his career over compatriot Andre Berto and repeated the record of American Rocky Marciano - 49 victories in 49 fights.

Floyd Mayweather - Andre Berto, boxing September 12, 2015: the judges unanimously awarded the victory to Mayweather

American Floyd Mayweather Jr. defended the World Boxing Association (WBA) and World Boxing Council WBA (Super) welterweight titles in a fight against his compatriot Andre Berto. The 12-round fight took place on September 12 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

The referees unanimously awarded victory to the 38-year-old boxer - 117:111, 118:110, 120:108. Few doubted Mayweather's victory, and the bookmakers estimated the chances of his opponent to be only 1 in 100.

Thus, Mayweather Jr. won his 49th victory (26 by knockout) intkbbee ring, repeating the record of the famous heavyweight heavyweight Rocky Marciano for the number of victorious fights without defeats.

Floyd Mayweather announces retirement after defeating Andre Berto

Afterwards, the American announced that the next fight would be the last of his career. After the conclusion of the fight with Berto, Mayweather confirmed this statement.

“My career is over. You need to know when to hang up your gloves. Now is my time to do it. I spent 19 years in boxing, and 18 of them I was a champion. I have nothing left to prove in boxing. I am financially secure and my health is in good condition. I’m looking forward to seeing someone who will break all my records,” RIA Novosti quotes Mayweather.

Note that Mayweather is the highest paid boxer of all time. And in May of this year, he admitted that the goal of his career was a nine-figure fee for the fight.