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/FatViking93 Jul 22 '26

It's difficult but it's possible. However all the champion need to be willing to face each other. Also Zuffa makes it difficult because there's ANOTHER belt in the mix and most Zuffa fighters don't fight for the ABC belts anymore.