
29. Bernard Hopkins
Hopkins began his career as ‘The Executioner’ but evolved into ‘The Alien.’ He was one of the greatest defensive fighters of all-time as he changed his game to focus on longevity. One of the greatest middleweights ever, Hopkins also achieved great success as a light-heavyweight and fought in some epic matches. Truly a magnificent talent, he was one of the best of his generation.

Furthermore, Hopkins was a master of avoiding damage. He fought late into his forties and also broke George Foreman’s record as the oldest boxing champion in history. Furthermore, he broke his own record multiple times. At one point he was a 49-year-old WBA light heavyweight champion. The Philadelphia native had a unique approach to boxing but was one of the best boxers in history.