Best Boxers From Asia
Boxing fans talk a lot about the great fighters from the west, but constantly neglect to mention the great Asian boxers. Throughout the continent of Asia, there have been numerous legendary fighters, who are considered some of the boxing greats.
Here is a list of some of the best boxers from Asia. Check out the four legends below and click on Muat turun aplikasi Betfair for the best sports betting in Asia.
Manny Pacquiao(Philippines)
Any respectable list of the best boxers from Asia must include the legend Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao. Manny was one of the biggest stars and most successful fighters in boxing history.
PacMan is the only 8-division boxing champ in the sport’s history and won a total of 12 world titles. During his incredible run as a pro, Manny had numerous legendary rivalries with some of the sport’s best fighters.
He fought over 22 world champions in his career and came out on top in nearly all of the bouts. Manny is a beloved boxing legend and will always be admired for his incredible talent as a boxer.
Naoya Inoue(Japan)
Not only is Naoya Inoue one of the best boxers from Asia, he’s currently one of the world’s best fighters. Inoue is known for his impeccable timing, speed, and power which he’s displayed against numerous top fighters.
In title fights, Naoya has an incredible KO ratio of 90.4%, with his most recent KO win against Marlon Tapales. The young Japanese champion has already created quite a legacy by winning world titles in 4-divisions.
He is also the only undisputed super bantamweight champion in history and is looking to become undisputed champion at bantamweight.
At just 30 years old, Inoue currently has a perfect 26-0 record with 23 KOs. He’ll look to add more to his incredible legacy in the future.
Chris John(Indonesia)
Easily one of the best boxers from Asia and one of the all-time greats is Indonesia’s Chris John. The Dragon is one of Indonesia’s greatest boxing champions, who was a fan favorite during the 2000s.
He captivated the hearts of the working class in Asia as he reigned as WBA Featherweight Champion. This reign lasted almost a decade, where Chris beat legends like Juan Manuel Marquez, Rocky Juarez, and Daud Jordan.
During his incredible run as a pro, John only lost in his last match and ended his legendary career at 48-1.
Chang Jung-Koo(South Korea)
Legendary South Korean champion, Chang Jung-Koo is next on our list of the best boxers from Asia. For 11 years, “The Korean Hawk” was one of the best flyweight fighters of all time.
In 1983, Chang knocked out Hilario Zapata to win his first world flyweight title. He would go on to hold the title, a then record of six years until 1989.
Jung-Koo ended his professional career in the early 1990s with a record of 38-4. In 2010, The Korean Hawk was enshrined in the International Boxing Hall of Fame. The Korean legend is still considered one of the best flyweight boxers in the sport’s history.
