GOAT stands for "Greatest Of All Time". Term originated from Muhammad Ali's wife Lonnie's G.O.A.T. Inc. in 1992. Originally referred to losing players in sports. Term gained popularity recently in sports and entertainment
Born in 1944 in South Carolina to sharecroppers. Worked as a car thief and boxer in Philadelphia. Became Olympic gold medalist in 1964. Turned professional in 1965 with 11-0 record
Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson are considered the greatest boxers of all time. Sugar Ray Robinson holds the title for pound-for-pound excellence. Rocky Marciano was considered the greatest puncher of all time. Joe Louis holds the title for almost 12 years
Born in 1934 in London to middle-class family with twin brothers George and Bern. Started boxing at Bellingham Boxing Club and won 73 of 84 amateur matches. Joined Royal Army Ordnance Corps and competed in 1952 Olympic Games. Made professional debut in 1954, winning all four matches in first year
Born in 1944 in Butler County, Alabama, to a family of nine children. Started boxing at age 22, winning two national heavyweight titles. Worked at Lordstown Assembly plant in Ohio during late 1960s