The worst boxers in the history of the sport

While ranking the "worst" boxers is strictly subjective and often unfair, many professional boxers deserve unconditional respect for stepping into the ring, regardless of their record. Nevertheless, some fighters have made a significant career for their lack of success in boxing. Here are some of the worst boxers in the sport's history, using BoxRec analytics as a reference.

Peter Buckley was a British boxer with a horrendous boxing record. He was a respected journeyman who fought many rising stars, acting as a stepping stone for strong prospects.

Record: 32 wins (8 KOs), 256 losses (10 KOs), 12 draws

Reggie Strickland, nicknamed "The Can Man" due to his fragility in the ring, easily stands as one of the fighters with the worst record in boxing.

Record: 66 wins (14 KOs), 276 losses (26 KOs), 18 draws

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Stickland endured a prolific career as a journeyman who often took fights on short notice. Despite his horrendous record, he was a durable opponent in the ring.

Robin Deakin is widely known as "Britain's Worst Boxer", according to talkSPORT. Deakin struggled throughout his career, but was admired for his persistence and love for the sport.

Record: 2 wins, 53 losses (14 KOs), 0 draws

"I've got two club feet, and I've got not Achilles tendon on my left leg either so it's weak and very skinny which made it hard for me to move properly," shared the British fighter during an interview. He won his first fight in 2006 against Shaun Watson.

Jesse Ferguson was regarded as a decent fighter, but with constant inconsistencies in the ring. The American lost big bouts against big names like Mike Tyson, Riddick Bowe, and Lennox Lewis, but he eventually dropped down to journeyman status.

Record: 26 wins (16 KOs), 18 losses (7 KOs), 0 draws

The American orthodox fighter is another boxer with an abysmal record in the ring. Augustus was very irregular and would struggle to maintain form throughout his fights, making him a very volatile fighter

Record: 38 wins (24 KOs), 34 losses (5 KOs), 6 draws

Eric Crumble holds another very dubious boxing record, as he lost all his fights to a knockout. Ironically, much like his last name, the American fighter would crumble in the ring.

Record: 0 wins, 31 losses (31 KOs), 0 draws

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Rocky Gannon was another journeyman who often took last-minute fights. He became infamous for his staggering volatility in the ring. The American fighter had a decent record nevertheless.

Record: 30 wins (23 KOs), 11 losses (9 KOs), 0 draws