Muhammed Ali and 15 Boxers Throughout History Who Could Cut It in WWE Wrestling

The boxing world has seen its share of larger-than-life personalities over the years, but only a select few could make the crossover into the WWE and the world of professional wrestling.

Not only is persona used to factor in who could make the crossover to the WWE, but also a unique life story, or just the ability to go to an all-out war and have a heart of a champion.

Here is Muhammed Ali and the rest of the 15 boxers that could have made a second career in the WWE—and what their WWE names would be.

Roberto Duran: The Brawler

Roberto Duran was known for his all-out approach when he stepped into the ring.

One who was never afraid to get into an all out brawl, Duran would be known as "The Brawler" in the WWE, delighting the fans with his never give up attitude.

Being the only boxer in history to win a fight in five different decades ('60s, '70s, '80s, '90s and '00s) Duran would have no problem being a WWE superstar mainstay for as long as any wrestler has done it.

Lennox Lewis: The Professor

Lennox Lewis was not only a great fighter, but he was a well spoken guy with an English accent, so everything that came out of his mouth seemed like it was smarter than it actually was.

Lewis' WWE persona would be "The Professor," banking on his articulate speech and his accent, he could take his opposing wrestler to school, verbally and physically in the same match.

I would see Lewis being a villain that you love to hate, making fun of the fans for their unmatched whit and would be a favorite to boo.

Hector Camacho: El Valiente

Hector Camacho would make an excellent wrestler. With his heart of a champion mixed with his flashy ring attire, he would be a great underdog to root for.

No his nickname won't be Macho—the obvious one in this case—due to the late wrestling legend already donning that name for decades, but instead it would be El Valiente, which means courageous in Spanish.

Camacho could be one of those wrestlers that always seems to be in the worst possible situation, but always finds a way to pull out a win.

Ricardo Mayorga: EL Gallito

Ricardo Mayorga is known for as much for his trash talk before fights as he is for is work inside the ring.

Having the gift of gab is the perfect skill to have in the WWE. Being able to keep the crowd on the edge of its feet, waiting to hear what outlandish thing he would have to say next, Mayorga wold be known as "El Gallito," which means cocky in Spanish.

His cocky attitude would make him an instant villain in the WWE.  Mayorga would eat up the negative vibes thrown his way and would feed off the energy to get the crowd riled up even more.

Billy Dib

Billy Dib is an outspoken, charismatic Australian fighter who could make a splash in the WWE.

His current nickname, "Bily the Kid" would be a great one for him in the WWE, as he has the attributes that the original Billy the Kid did back in the western days.

He's confident, and has the talents to back it up. He is a loose cannon at times and bad decisions that come back to haunt him.

Dib would one of those Ambiguous characters that the fans aren't sure if they should boo him or cheer for him, but no matter what they would do, Dib would be a sure-shot star in the WWE.

George Foreman: Mr. Big

George Foreman's crossover appeal has already been seen with his success as a boxing analyst and his Foreman Grill collection that have sold millions of units. So a jump into the WWE would be a feasible move.

Foreman's large stature would be an ideal attribute to his nickname, as "Mr. Big" would be a great name for Foreman.

Foreman's likeable personality would provide him with the platform to be a middle of the pack WWE superstar as he doesn't have the same amount of charisma that a Muhammed Ali has, but he has just enough to be a force in the wrestling world.

Kelly Pavlik: Blue Collar

Kelly Pavlik's story of coming from nothing and working his way to the pinnacle of boxing would be a great storyline character in the WWE.

As such, Pavlik's nickname would be Kelly "Blue Collar" Pavlik, and would be an instant hit among the WWE fans, as the majority of them are blue collar workers.

Though his personality is not as big as the rest on this list, his quiet demeanor could be used in his favor, as they say he is just one to get the job done, no frills attached.

Bernard Hopkins: The Executioner

Bernard Hopkins would be a great addition the WWE. His championship pedigree and his cocky attitude would make professional wrestling and Hopkins a perfect match.

Hopkins' current nickname, "The Executioner" would be great in the WWE and would make for a great character in the WWE.

Hopkins could associate with the likes of The Undertaker, playing into the whole "darkside" thing he is associated with, and could jump back-and-forth between villain and hero.

Roy Jones Junior: Hook

Roy Jones Jr. was one of the greatest fighters during his prime and had all the personality that one could ask for to match his boxing skills.

Jones could make a great rapper/wrestler character as he had a period in his career in which he pursued a rapping career.

Jones' nickname would be "Hook" as his finishing move could be some form of a elaborate hook; and it's also a reference to a phrase used in a song to make it more appealing to the listener.

Sugar Ray Leonard: The Mentor

Sugar Ray Leonard is not only a Hall of Fame boxer, he also is a great fight promoter and did a great job as a host of the boxing reality show The Contender, which proves he is a perfect fit for the WWE.

Leonard's ability to hype up his, and the fights he promotes would be something that would benefit him in the WWE. A fitting nickname for Leonard would be "The Mentor," as his incredible boxing knowledge benefits anyone willing to listen.

Of course Leonard would be a hero in the WWE and could also have a career in the WWE as a sidekick/promoter much like the mouth of the south Jimmy Hart.

Mike Tyson: Intimidator

Mike Tyson would be an ideal candidate to become a WWE wrestler off the sheer intimidation factor alone.

Back in his prime, Tyson was the most feared boxer on the planet and could parlay that into a successful WWE career.

Tyson's nickname could be the "Intimidator" as he was a knockout machine during his heyday and would have the biggest of opponents visibly shaking before a fight with Iron Mike.

Tyson's off-the-wall personality in the latter portions of his career could also be infused into his character and make him one of the villains you actually want to root for because you know he could take out anyone at any given time.

Sugar Ray Robinson: Flashy

Sugar Ray Robinson is considered by most as the greatest fighter of all time—even over the self-proclaimed "Greatest," Muhammed Ali.

Robinson introduced the boxing world to showmanship in boxing, and is credited with being the first person to bring an entourage with him to the ring.

A great nickname for Robinson would be Ray "Flashy" Robinson, as he was one of the better entertainers in the ring.

Robinson would be a great hero, and could have his fanbase called his "entourage," making them feel a part of the action.

Naseem Hamed: The Prince

Nassem Hamed was one of the most notorious showmen in boxing history, making him an obvious choice for a WWE star.

Hamed was known as much for his over-the-top ring entrances as he was for his boxing skill, and was also known for being one of the most brash boxers in history.

His nickname "The Prince" would be a perfect one in the WWE, and could do his magic carpet entrance into the ring.

Hamed would be one of the most hated villains and men in the WWE due to the level of cockiness.

Floyd Mayweather Jr: Money

Having already made an appearance in WrestleMania XXlV, Floyd Mayweather is a natural boxer to be considered for a successful transition into the WWE realm.

Mayweather is one of the best trash talkers in boxing history and has backed up his talk 41 out of 41 times in the ring.

Mayweather could become this generation's Ted DiBiase and be known simply as "Money," flaunting his cash to opponents and fans alike on his way to being in of the most jeered villains in the WWE.

His finishing move could be some kind of punch combination, ending with Mayweather making it "rain" cash on his downed opponent to to add insult to injury.

Muhammed Ali: Sting

Muhammed Ali is boxing's all-time best showman and had the skills to back up his heavy trash talk.

The self-proclaimed greatest, Ali's mouth was just as active as his fist were before, during and after fights.

As Ali once said, he floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee. It is a great nickname that has already been taken in the world of professional wrestling, but Ali would assume the role the nickname "Sting."

Ali's larger-than-life personality would skyrocket him to the top of the WWE, making him an instant superstar in the sport.