18 of the best nicknames in boxing history

‘The Greatest,’ “Smokin’ and Sugar Ray are simply a few of the best-known nicknames of boxers.

Oscar de la Hoya: ‘The Golden Boy’

Rich Fury/Invision/AP, File

Oscar de la Hoya was “The Golden Boy” in the ring. He won 39 of 45 fights, 30 by knockout. He held eight major titles during his career.

Pages: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5, Page 6, Page 7, Page 8, Page 9, Page 10, Page 11, Page 12, Page 13, Page 14, Page 15, Page 16, Page 17, Page 18