artworks - great moments in boxing history

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 03 May 2005, 14:48

As some of you might know, I'm producing some digital artwork, based on famous fights and fighters. I'm trying to think of fights which were dramatic enough to have a very conclusive finishing moment. I've already thought of quite a few of course, Lewis v Rahman II, Marciano v Walcott, Ali v Foreman, Cooper v Clay, Douglas v Tyson, Louis v Schmelling, Leonard v Hearns 1, Hagler v Hearns.

Any other people would like to see posters of? Bearing in mind that some great fighters don't really have a defining moment which is easy to capture in a single image.

Or are there pictures of particular fighters would like to see, rather than actual fights.

jomothepure · Post by **jomothepure** » 03 May 2005, 15:58

I've half forgotten it now, but would Lewis ko of Tyson be any good, for the occassion if not the actual aesthetics?

Audley against Mike Middleton as well. Clinical.

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 03 May 2005, 16:05

Willard vs Johnson
Leonard vs Duran 2 (no mas)
Patterson Johanson 2
Weaver vs Tate
Eubank vs Benn 1

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 03 May 2005, 16:07

Mercer vs Morrison.
Holmes vs Ali.

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 03 May 2005, 16:11

Duran vs Buchanan.
Pryor vs Aurgello
Dempsey vs Firpo.

bollox · Post by **bollox** » 03 May 2005, 16:23

What about that British lightheavy titlefight where the mother of one of the cmbatants hits her son's opponent over the head with her shoe? (I'm serious) Irony could be the theme

dandantheweatherman · Post by **dandantheweatherman** » 03 May 2005, 16:46

Hearns-Duran where Duran's face first on the floor. Mind you I don't know how much mass appeal there'd be for that.

I guess you're looking for a cracking shot/knockout that's come out really well on camera, like the picture of Jersey Joe Walcott's face being re-arranged by Marciano?

Wales · Post by **Wales** » 03 May 2005, 17:37

How about the gatti ward moment after the fight when both guys are knackered and busted up but hug each other in admiration

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 03 May 2005, 17:39

dandantheweatherman wrote:Hearns-Duran where Duran's face first on the floor. Mind you I don't know how much mass appeal there'd be for that.

I guess you're looking for a cracking shot/knockout that's come out really well on camera, like the picture of Jersey Joe Walcott's face being re-arranged by Marciano?

Done that one already, and it looks a cracker too...

There aren't that many great fights where there is a single definitive moment to capture.

Jaclem · Post by **Jaclem** » 03 May 2005, 22:34

..there are a couple of good photo references of basilio/robinson.....plus lamotta leaning on the ropes as the ref leads robinson away for a tko in the valentine's massacre. louis' kayo over walcott in their rematch might be worth mining.

now that you've got me thinking i should be able to come up with some more suggestions.

..one question...what are you using for your visual reference material?

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 04 May 2005, 05:52

The Bolo punch performed by Leonard vs Hagler - the one that was borderline low but brought the crowd to it feet.

I think it was Holyfield vs Bowe to when there they were just whaling away after the bell and both cornermen came in to stop it. I think Emmanuel Steward Rugby tackled Holyfield to the flaw. It really a great image to show the intensity of that trilogy.

I have some cracking stills of of some great fights, like the punch that shook up Frazier in the last round of his third fight with Ali (he is very bloody and marked up).

J · Post by J » 04 May 2005, 05:57

ALI STOOD OVER LISTON!

EddieShredder · Post by **EddieShredder** » 04 May 2005, 06:10

How about Judah all over the shop after Tszyu spanked him...

Tantum · Post by **Tantum** » 04 May 2005, 06:23

lmao, those would make awesome paintings/drawings, I for sure would buy them.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 04 May 2005, 06:28

Some great suggestions there, cannot believe I forgot so many of them. Still working away on them, will let people know when I have a full list...

tonyevs · Post by **tonyevs** » 04 May 2005, 07:22

Dempsey v Willard, where he lands the big left hook that just twists Willards neck.
Takaloo v Alexander, much the same as his neck gets twisted.
Berbick V Tyson, Trevors wobbly legs and the look of sheer frustration that their not responding.
Julian Jackson V Herol Graham, the vacant look on the Bombers face as he just falls.

Just about any bad KO basically

Wales · Post by **Wales** » 04 May 2005, 07:26

HA HA - now that i'd pay for

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 04 May 2005, 08:34

tonyevs wrote:Dempsey v Willard, where he lands the big left hook that just twists Willards neck.
Takaloo v Alexander, much the same as his neck gets twisted.
Berbick V Tyson, Trevors wobbly legs and the look of sheer frustration that their not responding.
Julian Jackson V Herol Graham, the vacant look on the Bombers face as he just falls.

Just about any bad KO basically

Yes, however, there often isn't a good photograph as the source for these. Often, there is only the film footage, which is harder to capture.

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 04 May 2005, 12:27

stujones wrote:The Bolo punch performed by Leonard vs Hagler - the one that was borderline low but brought the crowd to it feet.

Borderline? Hagler was lucky he didn't lose a kneecap.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 04 May 2005, 18:44

Thanks for the suggestions, started work on a few more, when I've got 10 done, I'll link you all up to the website.

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 04 May 2005, 19:09

how about one of those shots of RJJ, Hopkins or Lewis covered in championship belts after a fight. Theres one I remember of Roy he must have about 8 belts fastened round him.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 04 May 2005, 19:12

Yeah, I was going to do some of them, but they strike me as a bit dull, and they are the sort of thing which lots of other people are already doing, they don't look that great, and to be honest, it's a lot cheaper to just by a photograph which does the same thing.

REAL_DEAL · Post by **REAL_DEAL** » 05 May 2005, 14:08

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 05 May 2005, 14:38

Those are precisely the sort of things I do not like, mock impressionist paintings of fighters. I'm not a painter myself, but if I were, that's the last thing i'd want to be doing.

I like Leroy Neiman, he's the only boxing artist I really think has any great talent for it.

i know some people like that sort of thing, each to their own.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 05 May 2005, 14:44

KOJOE90 wrote:
stujones wrote:The Bolo punch performed by Leonard vs Hagler - the one that was borderline low but brought the crowd to it feet.
Borderline? Hagler was lucky he didn't lose a kneecap.

I wonder if you think Leonard won that fight.