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Best Boxers from Different Cities, Regions & Time Periods in the United States

In our all-encompassing guide to boxing history, we’ve taken a look back at the sport’s past in numerous different ways. Right here, we’re going to dive in deeper and look at specific cities and regions in the United States. Specifically, you’ll find lists of the best boxers from different cities during specific decades. Take a look and be sure to chime in with your own thoughts.

Boxing of course has found hotbeds in different cities in the U.S. during different times, and every region has its own pride, as well as fistic personality of sorts. So it’s always fun and intriguing to dive in and see who was representing where, when. Got it?

Don’t forget to check out some of our other lists and features, such as the Best of a Nation series, looking at the best boxers from dozens of different countries, our comprehensive list of hundreds of the best boxers ever, and our lists of the all-time best fighters by weight class.

We’ll also be doing our best to continue to adding to this section, with more cities, regions and time periods, and the most detailed breakdown on boxing history that you’ll find anywhere on the web or in print.