Alright, so I got this idea stuck in my head: who were the absolute best boxers of the 90s? I mean, the 90s were a HUGE decade for boxing, right? So, I started digging.
My Research Process
First, I jumped on Google, just to get a general feel. I typed in “best 90s boxers” and, boom, tons of lists and articles popped up. I spent a good hour just browsing, taking notes on names that kept appearing.
- Roy Jones Jr. – Seemed like everyone agreed this guy was a beast.
- Oscar De La Hoya – “The Golden Boy,” another name that was everywhere.
- Mike Tyson – Obviously. Even my grandma knows who Mike Tyson is.
- Evander Holyfield – Remembered him from the Tyson ear-biting incident!
- Lennox Lewis – A big heavyweight name, kept seeing him mentioned.
- Julio César Chávez-A lot of mentions about his great career.
After getting a solid list of names, I decided to go deeper. I started watching old fights on YouTube. Seriously, I spent hours just watching these guys in action. It’s one thing to read about them, but it’s another to actually see their skills.
I specifically focused on:
- Speed:how quickly they throw the punch.
- Power: How much strength every hit has.
- Technique:How classic and original they are.
I watched highlight reels, full fights, even some documentaries. Roy Jones Jr. was just mesmerizing to watch – so fast and fluid. De La Hoya had that killer left hook. And Tyson… well, Tyson was just pure, raw power.
Then, I hit up some boxing forums and Reddit threads. I wanted to see what other fans thought, what their opinions were. There were some heated debates, let me tell you! People are passionate about their favorite boxers.
My Conclusion (for now!)
Honestly, after all this “research” (and I use that term loosely, it was more like a fun deep dive), it’s tough to pick just one “best.” It depends on what you value – speed, power, technique, overall record. But, if I had to narrow it down, I’d say Roy Jones Jr. was probably the most talented boxer of the 90s, but guys like De La Hoya, Tyson, Holyfield, and Lewis were all right up there. It was a golden age, for sure.
I also try to watch some boxing match to see how they are in actual combat. It’s hard to choose just * for now, I think I had enough. I might revisit this topic later, maybe focus on specific weight classes. It’s a rabbit hole, I tell ya!
