He beat Ken Norton and Floyd Patterson, both of whom rank in the all-time top 20 to 25. His resume includes victories over George Foreman, Joe Frazier and Sonny Liston-three fighters at, or near, the historical top 10. The 2021 People's Choice Awards - hosted by Kenan Thompson - aired simultaneously on NBC and E!.If Muhammad Ali had never made a single memorable statement, he would still rank as the greatest heavyweight fighter in history. "Very, very cool and I would like to follow in his next footsteps and be the next Bond. "Yes, my grandfather was a Bond villain … with Sean Connery," Johnson said in the interview. Never miss a story - sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Johnson's grandfather, Peter Maivia, played a villain in the 1967 Bond film You Only Live Twice. In a November interview with Esquire, Johnson revealed he would love to take over the role of James Bond from Daniel Craig. RELATED VIDEO: 'Eye of the Beholder': Dwyane Johnson & Ryan Reynolds Joke on Who Is Sexier Sexiest Man Alive "His philanthropic efforts and international social media presence has made him a cultural leader and inspiration to many, making him the perfect recipient for 'The People's Champion' award this year." "During a period where there has been a lot of uncertainty, Johnson has displayed an uncanny ability to raise spirits and make people smile despite circumstances," the statement continued.
"Dwayne is one of the most beloved actors of our time who has achieved unprecedented success throughout his career," said Jen Neal, EVP, Entertainment Live Events, Specials & E! News, NBCUniversal Entertainment Television and Streaming, told Deadline in a statement announcing this year's honorees.
RELATED: Dwayne Johnson Reveals the Sweet Way His Daughter Jasmine, 5, Reacts When Fans Recognize Her Dad He had a busy night in Santa Monica, too, picking up three other nominations for the People's Choice Awards, including for Male Movie Star of 2021, Male TV Star of 2021 and Social Star of 2021. The actor has been hard at work in 2021 with the movies Jungle Cruise and Netflix's smash hit Red Notice as well as his TV show, Young Rock. Johnson joined Halle Berry and Christina Aguilera on the list of winners at the awards show, which aired live on NBC and E! from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. Alberto Rodriguez/E! Entertainment/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty
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