Most boxing matches are:
-Slugfests lacking skill
-Dull technical masterpieces
-Ridiculous mismatches
But some are skilled battles between two evenly matched fighters where heart & will decide the outcome.
These 10 must-watch fights that will make a fan out of anyone
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-Slugfests lacking skill
-Dull technical masterpieces
-Ridiculous mismatches
But some are skilled battles between two evenly matched fighters where heart & will decide the outcome.
These 10 must-watch fights that will make a fan out of anyone
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Ali-Frazier III: The Thrilla in Manilla
This was their third and final time meeting.
Ali won the fight after Eddie Futch—Frazier’s coach—called an end to the bout after seeing the damage Frazier took in round 14.
This was their third and final time meeting.
Ali won the fight after Eddie Futch—Frazier’s coach—called an end to the bout after seeing the damage Frazier took in round 14.
It was later revealed that Ali had told Angelo Dundee to cut the gloves off and end the bout after that round, but was ignored.
That's fortunate because all three judges overwhelmingly score the fight in Ali’s favor.
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That's fortunate because all three judges overwhelmingly score the fight in Ali’s favor.
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Castillo-Corales 1
The entire fight is a masterpiece of power, precision, and inside bodywork, but the 10th round might be the greatest round in boxing history.
Corrales is knocked down twice, then comes back to stop Castillo and win via KO.
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The entire fight is a masterpiece of power, precision, and inside bodywork, but the 10th round might be the greatest round in boxing history.
Corrales is knocked down twice, then comes back to stop Castillo and win via KO.
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Gatti-Ward 1
I couldn’t mention displays of heart without discussing this one. Ward is the underdog & comes up with a major upset.
It’s not the most skillful display of boxing, but round 9 is legendary, only rivaled by Castillo-Corales 1 round 10.
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I couldn’t mention displays of heart without discussing this one. Ward is the underdog & comes up with a major upset.
It’s not the most skillful display of boxing, but round 9 is legendary, only rivaled by Castillo-Corales 1 round 10.
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Provodnikov-Bradley
In this ESPN 2013 Fight of the Year, Bradley ate several big shots and touched the canvas once but got the (well-deserved) decision.
"In 20 years of boxing, I've never, ever pissed blood before. After that night, I pissed blood,”
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In this ESPN 2013 Fight of the Year, Bradley ate several big shots and touched the canvas once but got the (well-deserved) decision.
"In 20 years of boxing, I've never, ever pissed blood before. After that night, I pissed blood,”
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Leonard-Duran I
Two fighters with two very different styles, each proved something in the Brawl in Montreal.
Leonard proved he could stand in there and fight. Duran proved that his 71 victories weren’t overinflated.
Duran won a narrow UD.
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Two fighters with two very different styles, each proved something in the Brawl in Montreal.
Leonard proved he could stand in there and fight. Duran proved that his 71 victories weren’t overinflated.
Duran won a narrow UD.
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Benn-McClellan
Maybe the most brutal fight you’ll ever watch.
Benn was knocked through the ropes in the 1st round and was dropped in the 8th, but would come back to stop McClellan in the 10th.
McClellan was so damaged it would be his last fight.
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Maybe the most brutal fight you’ll ever watch.
Benn was knocked through the ropes in the 1st round and was dropped in the 8th, but would come back to stop McClellan in the 10th.
McClellan was so damaged it would be his last fight.
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Bowe-Holyfield I
Holyfield gave up 30 lbs to Bowe, but fought like a didn’t matter, nearly stopping Bowe in the 10th.
He’d come up short, but it’s an action-packed display of skill and heart.
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Holyfield gave up 30 lbs to Bowe, but fought like a didn’t matter, nearly stopping Bowe in the 10th.
He’d come up short, but it’s an action-packed display of skill and heart.
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Chavez-Taylor I
The most controversial stoppage in history.
Taylor is winning the fight on the cards when he’s dropped in the final seconds of the 12th round and counted out.
He is busted up pretty badly though.
Chavez goes to 69-0
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The most controversial stoppage in history.
Taylor is winning the fight on the cards when he’s dropped in the final seconds of the 12th round and counted out.
He is busted up pretty badly though.
Chavez goes to 69-0
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Hagler-Hearns: The War
This epic fight lasted only 3 rounds but has enough action for 30. Both men had bad blood and came out giving it their all.
Hagler took some nasty shots, but it was Hearns who got dropped.
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This epic fight lasted only 3 rounds but has enough action for 30. Both men had bad blood and came out giving it their all.
Hagler took some nasty shots, but it was Hearns who got dropped.
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Honorable mention
Povetkin-Takam
Pacquiao-Margarito
Golovkin-Alvarez I
Foreman-Moorer
And I’m sure many others. You can’t go wrong watching any of these fights as a new fight fan.
Skillful and entertaining
Povetkin-Takam
Pacquiao-Margarito
Golovkin-Alvarez I
Foreman-Moorer
And I’m sure many others. You can’t go wrong watching any of these fights as a new fight fan.
Skillful and entertaining
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