Greatest Fight Ever: Seems cliche, but what do you think?

fearthymullet · Post by **fearthymullet** » 03 Jul 2002, 12:11

Doesn't seem interesting or obscure, but what in your opinions, is the greatest fight in the history of the sweet science?

RICHBART · Post by **RICHBART** » 03 Jul 2002, 13:20

Ward vs Gatti and most likely 10 more. Let me think awhile and I will get back on and list them. RB

fearthymullet · Post by **fearthymullet** » 03 Jul 2002, 15:43

The greatest fights ever in my opinion are (in no particular order):
1. Ali/Frazier I
2. Barrera/Morales I
3. Marciano/Charles I
4. Hagler/Duran
5. Basilio/Robinson I

SteveO · Post by **SteveO** » 03 Jul 2002, 17:10

'The Thrilla In Manilla' for me.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 24 Jul 2002, 15:31

Speaking for the fights i have actually seen Ward vs. Gatti is definatly the best.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 28 Jul 2002, 12:01

fearthymullet wrote:Doesn't seem interesting or obscure, but what in your opinions, is the greatest fight in the history of the sweet science?

19.06.1936

Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling

Tyson KTFO 3 Times · Post by **Tyson KTFO 3 Times** » 28 Jul 2002, 13:46

Max Baer Vs Primo Carnera
Ken Norton Vs Muhammed Ali

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 08 Aug 2002, 21:43

mcvey vs jennet, 50 rds!

wsbuf · Post by **wsbuf** » 09 Aug 2002, 08:56

Two that standout:

Forman v. Jones
Chacon V. Limon

Tomato-Can · Post by **Tomato-Can** » 09 Aug 2002, 09:48

Zale v Graziano 1
Ali v Frazier 2
Foreman v Lyle
Caveman Lee v John Locicero
Saad Muhammad v Yaqui Lopez
Hagler v Hearns
Ward v Gatti
Larios v Vasquez
Chacon v Boza-Edwards
Gomez V Pintor

Oscar Larios v Israel Vasquez wont even be fight fight of the year because of Ward-Gatti but it was as good a fight as I've ever seen.

saad · Post by **saad** » 09 Aug 2002, 10:48

Good list Tomato Can.
Do you really mean Ali-Frazier II? I haven't seen it but most people rate it as the worst of the three fights.

I agree with you on Larios-Vazquez.

I like Hearns-Leonard I. Its not an all action, but I liked the changing momentum and the fact that it was such a close matchup. First Hearns is the aggressor, then Leonard takes over and Hearns tries to box. Then Hearns gains control and looks like he will take a clear decision. But he couldn't hang on. Great fight.

wouter · Post by **wouter** » 09 Aug 2002, 11:13

Pryor v Arguello 1 also has to rate high

Tomato-Can · Post by **Tomato-Can** » 09 Aug 2002, 11:34

Your'e right Saad, I meant that little scrap they had in Manila. Leonard v Hearns should also be on my list. I'm sure there are several others that deserve mention.

Prometheus74 · Post by **Prometheus74** » 11 Aug 2002, 00:54

I know with the Ward/Gatti fight still fresh in our minds it's hard to remember Gatti/Robinson I. That was 1998 FOTY. How about Gatti/Ruelas? 1997 FOTY. How about Gatti/Rodriguez? That was nice. I'm not a huge Gatti fan, but how much more entertaining can one guy make his fights? Oh yeah, how about Ward/Burton? Nice. Those are fights that I've seen with my own eyes. As for stuff that happen when I was an embryo or earlier, I agree with most people when they pick the "Thrilla in Manila" and Foreman/Lyle. <--Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots

fat city · Post by **fat city** » 16 Aug 2002, 12:30

There have been so many great fights, but these are my pick of the best from what ive seen.
1. Bobby Chacon vs Bazooka Limon 4
2. Bobby Chacon vs Boza Edwards 2
3. Wilfredo Gomez vs Lupe Pintor
4. Saad-Muhammad vs Lopez 2
5. Bruce Curry vs Monroe Brooks
6. Ali vs Frazier 3
7. Mccauley vs Bassa 1
8. Ali vs Foreman
9. Chacon vs Olivares 1
10. Saad-Muhammad vs Kates
11. Sanchez vs Nelson
12. Earnie Shavers vs Tiger Williams
13. fighting harada vs Jofre 1

6 Pack · Post by **6 Pack** » 31 Aug 2002, 14:04

Arch rivals Sam McVey and Joe Jeanette had a fight to the finish in France in 1909(or around that time). They fought until one man was out, to settle the rivalry once and for all.

McVey was dropped 11 times! He was stopped in the 42 round! Imagine that! But even more amazing is Joe had to get off the canvas 27 times himslef to stop McVey in the 42nd round!

I have never seen this fight, and doubt any one here has as it is extremely rare footage, but I have read up on it. Can't think of a fight that has that many knock downs or a guy who got off the canvas from 27 knock downs to win besides this fight.

Plus the fact both guys where so evenly matched. They had a long rivalry and the fight was set to the finish. That is pretty good hype for a build-up. Both guys had to go for the KO as there was not going to be a decision. Even still it took 42 rounds! But if your opponent is willing to get off the canvas 27 times and still comeback like these gladiators you have to expect that.

6 Pack · Post by **6 Pack** » 31 Aug 2002, 14:05

Arch rivals Sam McVey and Joe Jeanette had a fight to the finish in France in 1909(or around that time). They fought until one man was out, to settle the rivalry once and for all.

McVey was dropped 11 times! He was stopped in the 42 round! Imagine that! But even more amazing is Joe had to get off the canvas 27 times himslef to stop McVey in the 42nd round!

I have never seen this fight, and doubt any one here has as it is extremely rare footage, but I have read up on it. Can't think of a fight that has that many knock downs or a guy who got off the canvas from 27 knock downs to win besides this fight.

Plus the fact both guys where so evenly matched. They had a long rivalry and the fight was set to the finish. That is pretty good hype for a build-up. Both guys had to go for the KO as there was not going to be a decision. Even still it took 42 rounds! But if your opponent is willing to get off the canvas 27 times and still comeback like these gladiators you have to expect that.

saad · Post by **saad** » 31 Aug 2002, 17:08

Damn! What a way to settle the score! Vargas and DelaHoya ought to try this in two weeks.

still smoking · Post by **still smoking** » 01 Sep 2002, 19:01

chavez taylor
holfyfield qawi
hagler hearns
hoyfield bowe

daniel_lawlor · Post by **daniel_lawlor** » 05 Sep 2002, 11:56

Ali vs Frazier 3
Hagler vs Hearns
Ali vs Foreman
Gatti vs Ward

Jaclem · Post by **Jaclem** » 23 Sep 2002, 00:21

just browsing over the older sites again and wondering why Archie Moore-Yvon Durrelle first fight doesn't appear. Even if members don't go back that far it's been on classic boxing shows many times. As well as being a great fight, in terms of action, it is probably the most outstanding example of a great fighter coming back fom the edge of defeat on record. if you guys can check this out some way, do it. Moore's will to win, courage and use of psychology are a marvel to behold.

saad · Post by **saad** » 23 Sep 2002, 00:49

And Moore was 45 years old! Great fight.

gensu3k1 · Post by **gensu3k1** » 18 Mar 2003, 19:12

1. Bobby Chacon vs. Rafael "Bazooka" Limon IV

2. Ali vs. Frazier III

3. Hagler vs. Hearns

4. Arturo Gatti vs. Micky Ward I

5. Riddick Bowe vs. Andrew Golota II

6. Aaron Pryor vs. Alexis Arguello I

7. Julio Cesar Chavez vs. Meldrick Taylor I

8. Bobby Chacon vs. Cornelius Boza-Edwards II

Terrific fights that, for whatever reason, don't do it for me: Moore vs. Durelle, Holmes vs. Norton.

Classics that I haven't seen yet: Leonard vs. Duran I, Ali vs. Frazier I, the Zale-Graziano trilogy, the Patterson-Johannsen trilogy, the Zaragoza-Banke trilogy.

googoogachoob · Post by **googoogachoob** » 03 Apr 2003, 07:41

Benn/McLellan deserves a mention.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 03 Apr 2003, 09:30

Inevitably, there is an emphasis on the modern day with many of these all-time lists, given how the the memory doesn't like to work too hard. No doubt, the Micky Ward-Arturo Gatti first fight was an all-timer. No doubt at all. Round nine was beautiful (even the arrogant Larry merchant was humbled). But Archie Moore-Yvon Durelle I has to be included in any all-time great fight list, as does George Foreman-Ron Lyle and Saad-Yaqui Lopez II. I think Fat City's list is superb. Pintor-Gomez is a forgotten classic. Another overlooked classic is Salvador Sanchez-Azumah Nelson from MSG in 1982. Two modern greats going at it. Nelson was unknown before the fight and the New York crowd couldn't believe his performance against the stone-faced, brilliant-boxing Sanchez.
I recently compiled an all-time great fight list on my Yahoo! boxing group. From the list I then compiled a personal top ten.

Firstly, here's the full list:

In no order:

Larry Holmes-Earnie Shavers II
Bobby Chacon-Cornelius Boza-Edwards II
Rocky Graziano-Tony Zale II
Jack Dempsey-Luis Firpo
Muhammad Ali-George Foreman
Archie Moore-Yvon Durelle I
Willie Pep-Sandy Saddler II
Joe Louis-Billy Conn I
Rocky Marciano-Jersey Joe Walcott I
George Foreman-Ron Lyle
Aaron Pryor-Alexis Arguello I
Roberto Duran-Sugar Ray Leonard I
Sugar Ray Leonard-Tommy Hearns I
Wilfredo Gomez-Lupe Pintor
Marvin Hagler-Tommy Hearns
Salvador Sanchez-Azumah Nelson
Riddick Bowe-Andrew Golota II
Larry Holmes-Ken Norton
Matthew Saad Muhammad-Yaqui Lopez 11
Matthew Saad Muhammad-Marvin Johnson I & II
Dick Tiger-Frankie DePaula
Carmen Basilio-Tony DeMarco II
Sugar Ray Robinson-Jake LaMotta VI
Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier III
Julio Cesar Chavez-Meldrick Taylor I
Mickey Ward-Arturo Gatti I
Bobby Chacon-Bazooka Limon IV
Arnold Taylor-Romeo Anaya I
Alexis Arguello-Alfredo Escalera II
Jack Dempsey-Gene Tunney II
Joe Louis-Max Schmeling I & II
Erik Morales-Marco Antonio Barrera I
Nigel Benn-Gerald McClellan
Rodrigo valdez-Bennie Briscoe II
Julio Cesar Chavez-Edwin Rosario
Victor Galindez-Richie Kates I
Evander Holyfield-Dwight Qawi I

Here are my ten greatest fights ever:

1) Aaron Pryor-Alexis Arguello I
2) Archie Moore-Yvon Durelle I
3) Sugar Ray Leonard-Tommy Hearns I
4) Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier III
5) Marvin Hagler-Tommy Hearns
6) Joe Louis-Billy Conn
7) Larry Holmes-Ken Norton
8) Matthew Saad Muhammad-Marvin Johnson II
9) Carmen Basilio-Tony DeMarco II
10) Riddick Bowe-Andrew Golota II

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