I am launching my column of the 10 best boxers in the world. we start from the 10th place
10. Sam Langford
USA
Years of performances: 1902-26
Track record: 167-38-37 (117 KO)

Sam Langford is considered one of the greatest and one of the most unknown boxing champions in the world. He went from lightweight to heavyweight and continued to box and even win, despite being blind in one eye and starting to go blind in the other.

He did not get the opportunity to box for the heavyweight title, as another boxer from this list, Jack Johnson, refused to give him a chance. And I faced difficulties in getting title fights because of the color of my skin. 

His retirement from boxing due to blindness went unnoticed, and it was only in 1944 that his boxing career became known to the general public through the efforts of journalist Al Laney.

Sam Langford's story is a testament to his bravery and determination in the face of adversity. His achievements in the ring are a reminder that success is not solely defined by titles, but by the impact one leaves on the sport.