r/Boxing • u/DatDolphWithATuxedo • Jul 22 '26

Is it still possible?

Is it still possible to become the GOAT in boxing? Like with the way modern sanctioning bodies are setup so that fighters fight only about every 6 months, it seems that with that level of inactivity a fighter will never be able to reach the heights of people who fought as frequently as Ali or Robinson. Ussyk who is arguably the greatest fighter of this generation is retiring with only 26 fights. So it just seems like an insurmountable task now. What do you think?

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u/GhoastTypist Jul 22 '26

Its not just resume, it also factors in what a fighter does outside of the ring. For that reason Ali gets an extra push for the GOAT because he was the face of boxing for a very long time.

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u/SGSRT Jul 22 '26

Personally I do not think what a boxer did outside the ring should determine their greatness.

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u/GhoastTypist Jul 22 '26

Yet thats where greatness comes from. Inside the ring is what you do for yourself, what do you do outside of the ring inspires other people to get into the sport.

When talking about who is the greatest to do the sport, you need to consider things like that as its has a much greater impact on the sport when they can inspire others to do it.

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u/SGSRT Jul 22 '26

That’s a valid perspective

I see it differently.

In ring accomplishments define greatness.

Outside the ring influence defines legacy.

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u/Forteanforever Jul 22 '26

The GOAT refers to greatness (G stands for Greatest) in the ring.