He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential boxers of all time, who won the world heavyweight title three times and was involved in many historic fights such as the Thrilla in Manila and the Rumble in the Jungle.
He is considered by many to be the greatest pound-for-pound boxer ever, who held the world welterweight and middleweight titles multiple times and was undefeated in his first 40 professional bouts.
He is one of the most feared and dominant boxers in history, who became the youngest heavyweight champion ever at age 20 and reigned as the undisputed champion for several years, while also generating controversy outside the ring with his erratic behavior and criminal convictions.
He is one of the most successful and lucrative boxers of all time, who retired with an undefeated record of 50-0 and won multiple world titles in five weight classes, while also being known for his defensive skills and flashy lifestyle.
He is one of the most popular and accomplished boxers of his generation, who is the only eight-division world champion in history and has won titles in four different decades, while also being a senator and a cultural icon in his native Philippines.