The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year

The Ring magazine was established in 1922. Since 1928, it has named a Fighter of the Year. The award, selected by the magazine editors, is based on performance in the ring.

Here is a list of The Ring magazine's Fighters of the Year:[1]

Fighters of the Year by decade

1920s

1930s

1940s

1950s

1960s

Muhammad Ali, who was named 'fighter of the year' more times than any other fighter. Was not awarded the honor in 1966 due to draft controversy. Ali won the award five times in total.

1970s

1980s

1990s

2000s

Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao was named "fighter of the year" in the 2000s for three times.

2010s

See also

References

  1. "Past winners of THE RING year-end awards". The Ring. December 19, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2014.

External links

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