Famous Boxers’ Yearbook Photos Through the Years

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Before the Belts and Bright Lights: Boxing’s Greatest Champions in Their Yearbook Days

Every champion starts somewhere, and for some of boxing’s most legendary figures, that journey began not in the ring, but within the pages of a high school yearbook. Long before they were household names, earning championship belts, and fighting under the glare of arena lights, these pugilistic titans were just regular students striking a pose for their annual school photo.

From shy smiles to determined gazes, these rare snapshots offer a glimpse into the early lives of fighters who would go on to achieve greatness. Join us as we step back in time to see some of boxing’s most iconic personalities before they became the legends we know today.


1. Oscar De La Hoya

2. Muhammad Ali

3. Mike Tyson

4. Floyd Mayweather Jr.

5. Sugar Ray Leonard

6. Canelo Álvarez

7. George Foreman

8. Evander Holyfield

9. Manny Pacquiao

10. Joe Frazier

11. Ezzard Charles

12. Julio César Chávez

13. Carlos Monzón

14. Timothy Bradley

15. Rocky Marciano

16. Joe Louis

17. Lennox Lewis

18. Andre Ward

19. Anthony Joshua


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