Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Hypo Venture Capital Headlines: Bigger Than Boxing- How Pacquiao rose to World No 1

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Kings of the Ring: Steve Bunce’s five greatest fighters since 1960
1. Muhammad Ali
Won Olympic gold in 1960. He had 25 world title fights and regained the world heavyweight title three times. Backed up his boxing with his banter. 1960-1981: Won 56 of 61 fights.
2. Manny Pacquiao
Turned pro at 16, won first world title at 19. Has won world titles at seven weights and beaten the best at their best and at their best weight. 1995-present: Won 52 of 57 fights.
3. Sugar Ray Leonard
American won Olympic gold in 1976 and had 13 world title fights and held titles at five different weights. First to earn $100m in purses. 1977-1997: Won 36 of 40 fights.
4. Roberto Duran
Turned pro at 17. He had 22 world title fights between 1972 and 1998 and held titles at four weights. He once knocked out a horse. 1968-2001: Won 103 of 109 fights.
5. Oscar de la Hoya
Mexican American from a boxing family won Olympic gold in 1992, had 29 world title fights and won world titles at six different weights. 1992-2008: Won 39 of his 45 fights.

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  1. Turned pro at 17. He had 22 world title fights between 1972 and 1998 and held titles at four weights. He once knocked out a horse. 1968-2001: Won 103 of 109 fights.

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