Who do you think is the best boxer ever to compete after 40 years of age?
Sugar Ray Robinson?
Eder Jofre?
Roberto Duran?
Bernard Hopkins?
George Foreman?
SRR - Competed well into his 40's, but never really pulled up many trees in his 40's.
Duran - Would probably still be fighting today if he could, but was more of a name journeyman after 40.
Jofre - One of the greatest fighters ever, but he retired at 40, after having a couple of fights after his 40th.
It's a straight fight between Foreman & Hopkins for me.
Both deserve praise for their achievements at such an advanced sporting age, but I have to say that Hopkins is the winner for me.
To box on well after 40, be an undisputed champ, not lose any skill or appear to detriorate in anyway is mind boggling.
Bernard Hopkins - the greatest 40+ fighter ever? He must be!

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