First Fight You Can Remember?

[oogiebe]

I can vaguely remember seeing a replay of Ali massacring Big Cat Williams in 1966.

Also Joe Frazier against George "Scrap Iron" Johnson from the Olympic Auditorium at about the same time. Joe pummeled Scrap Iron for 10 rounds, but Johnson was apparently so elated that he went the distance that he performed a jig in the ring at the final bell.

The first fight that I vividly recall watching was a 1967 Olympic Auditorium clash between then unbeaten teenage lightweight hotshot Mando Ramos and a tough Korean named Suh Kang Il.

I was a huge Ramos fan even though I had only read about him in the newspapers and this was the first fight of his that I actually witnessed.

It was razor close but the older, more experienced Korean came away with a unanimous verdict, snapping Ramos' unbeaten skein at 17.

Somehow, the very partial pro-Ramos Olympic crowd didn't see fit to riot after the decision was announced.

LOL! The Olympics really made me love boxing. 1972 munich. Jesse Valdez; Sugar Ray Seals.etc

[SenorPipino]

I can vaguely remember seeing a replay of Ali massacring Big Cat Williams in 1966.

Also Joe Frazier against George "Scrap Iron" Johnson from the Olympic Auditorium at about the same time. Joe pummeled Scrap Iron for 10 rounds, but Johnson was apparently so elated that he went the distance that he performed a jig in the ring at the final bell.

The first fight that I vividly recall watching was a 1967 Olympic Auditorium clash between then unbeaten teenage lightweight hotshot Mando Ramos and a tough Korean named Suh Kang Il.

I was a huge Ramos fan even though I had only read about him in the newspapers and this was the first fight of his that I actually witnessed.

It was razor close but the older, more experienced Korean came away with a unanimous verdict, snapping Ramos' unbeaten skein at 17.

Somehow, the very partial pro-Ramos Olympic crowd didn't see fit to riot after the decision was announced.

LOL! The Olympics really made me love boxing. 1972 munich. Jesse Valdez; Sugar Ray Seals.etc

You do realize that I was referring to the legendary Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, and not the Olympic Games?

I don't think I've ever seen a riot occur over an Olympic Games boxing decision. But the Olympic Auditorium. I think riots were invented there.

[oogiebe]

I can vaguely remember seeing a replay of Ali massacring Big Cat Williams in 1966.

Also Joe Frazier against George "Scrap Iron" Johnson from the Olympic Auditorium at about the same time. Joe pummeled Scrap Iron for 10 rounds, but Johnson was apparently so elated that he went the distance that he performed a jig in the ring at the final bell.

The first fight that I vividly recall watching was a 1967 Olympic Auditorium clash between then unbeaten teenage lightweight hotshot Mando Ramos and a tough Korean named Suh Kang Il.

I was a huge Ramos fan even though I had only read about him in the newspapers and this was the first fight of his that I actually witnessed.

It was razor close but the older, more experienced Korean came away with a unanimous verdict, snapping Ramos' unbeaten skein at 17.

Somehow, the very partial pro-Ramos Olympic crowd didn't see fit to riot after the decision was announced.

LOL! The Olympics really made me love boxing. 1972 munich. Jesse Valdez; Sugar Ray Seals.etc

You do realize that I was referring to the legendary Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, and not the Olympic Games?

I don't think I've ever seen a riot occur over an Olympic Games boxing decision. But the Olympic Auditorium. I think riots were invented there.

I see it now... never said I was smart...

[SenorPipino]

All is forgiven.

Just post a 10 page analysis detailing the great bouts at the Olympic AUDITORIUM versus the top ones seen at the Olympic GAMES.

You have more than a century of outstanding fights to choose from so it should be a snap for you.

[oogiebe]

All is forgiven.

Just post a 10 page analysis detailing the great bouts at the Olympic AUDITORIUM versus the top ones seen at the Olympic GAMES.

You have more than a century of outstanding fights to choose from so it should be a snap for you.

Sad thing is I remember watching tons of the Auditorium's back in the day with Jimmy Lennon Jr. So I'm really a putz here! LMAO!

[SenorPipino]

All is forgiven.

Just post a 10 page analysis detailing the great bouts at the Olympic AUDITORIUM versus the top ones seen at the Olympic GAMES.

You have more than a century of outstanding fights to choose from so it should be a snap for you.

Sad thing is I remember watching tons of the Auditorium's back in the day with Jimmy Lennon Jr. So I'm really a putz here! LMAO!

I hate to bring it up oogiebe, while you're feeling somewhat putzy.

But it was Jimmy Lennon SENIOR, not JUNIOR who was the classy, tuxedo dressed ring announcer at the Olympic Auditorium.

But I won't mention it or rub it in. Proceed.

[oogiebe]

All is forgiven.

Just post a 10 page analysis detailing the great bouts at the Olympic AUDITORIUM versus the top ones seen at the Olympic GAMES.

You have more than a century of outstanding fights to choose from so it should be a snap for you.

Sad thing is I remember watching tons of the Auditorium's back in the day with Jimmy Lennon Jr. So I'm really a putz here! LMAO!

I hate to bring it up oogiebe, while you're feeling somewhat putzy.

But it was Jimmy Lennon SENIOR, not JUNIOR who was the classy, tuxedo dressed ring announcer at the Olympic Auditorium.

But I won't mention it or rub it in. Proceed.
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Of Course you won't...LMAO! I'm out of it today.

[SenorPipino]

Sad thing is I remember watching tons of the Auditorium's back in the day with Jimmy Lennon Jr. So I'm really a putz here! LMAO!

I hate to bring it up oogiebe, while you're feeling somewhat putzy.

But it was Jimmy Lennon SENIOR, not JUNIOR who was the classy, tuxedo dressed ring announcer at the Olympic Auditorium.

But I won't mention it or rub it in. Proceed.
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Of Course you won't...LMAO! I'm out of it today.

Perhaps you developed ring rust from your hiatus.

[oogiebe]

I hate to bring it up oogiebe, while you're feeling somewhat putzy.

But it was Jimmy Lennon SENIOR, not JUNIOR who was the classy, tuxedo dressed ring announcer at the Olympic Auditorium.

But I won't mention it or rub it in. Proceed.
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Of Course you won't...LMAO! I'm out of it today.

Perhaps you developed ring rust from your hiatus.

I'm really out of it today. Jr. is so prevalent now I just merely made an error. I had the face and voice right and failed on the name. Oh well! Thanks for having my back!!!

[oogiebe]

And to think SR died on one of my favorite dates...shame on oogiebe!

[Grilling Machine]

I can't recall the fight, but I got into boxing in '94 during Hamed's rise to fame. For those of us too young for pre-jail Tyson and Eubank-Benn, he was the main attraction for a lot of us amateur kids for a couple of years.

He lost us when he went PPV, as did every other big-name boxer soon enough. I cooled on boxing for a bit in those years, only following the non-PPV guys until Audley's gold won us some more free coverage. Alas, the cycle repeated when the likes of Froch and Haye ended up on PPV.

[bennie]

It was either Ali-Mildenberger or Ali-Bonavena, I can't remember which, I just remember a burly white guy showing incredible courage against an obviously more talented Muhammad Ali.

[semtexreilly]

Ali v spinks 2,was very young at the time but remember my old man nearly in tears when he won the title for the 3rd time

[Manchester Massive]

Mine was Sibson v Hagler, remember being fascinated by the build up and how intimidating Hagler was, fell in love with boxing then aged 12 and that was quickly followed by both Bruno and McGuigan and following their rise to world titles.

[KiwiRider]

The first fight I remember watching was Moore vs Duran. I was hooked from then on.

And how could you not be hooked?
That was some fight.
I was snuck in the pub at 15 to watch it. Too scared to go to the bar for beersies in case they kicked me out and I missed the fight

[Matt W]

Holmes - Spinks 2. I remember it being on telly and wondering how come they said Spinks had won.

My love for boxing bit soon after when watching Rocky 2, and the first fight I consciously sat down to watch was McGuigan vs Cabrera. An early memory is the classic between Dave McAuley and Fidel Bassa. Absolute epic.

[Mimmy]

I'm sure I have seen something before my choice but just cant think of anything that sticks in my memory.

Anyway.

Tim Witherspoon v Tony Tubbs.

[oogiebe]

It was either Ali-Mildenberger or Ali-Bonavena, I can't remember which, I just remember a burly white guy showing incredible courage against an obviously more talented Muhammad Ali.

Nice post Bennie! Two fights that showed us Ali's mastery, even considering the lack of depth for the opponents. IMHO!!

[oogiebe]

Ali v spinks 2,was very young at the time but remember my old man nearly in tears when he won the title for the 3rd time

I remember my Dad (RIP) saying that he thought Spinks had a chance in the first fight because of his youth and Strength. Not power punching strength but a young man's strength if you get the point. I love the boxing memories that my dad was a prevalent part off.

[littlepug]

Ali v spinks 2,was very young at the time but remember my old man nearly in tears when he won the title for the 3rd time

I remember my Dad (RIP) saying that he thought Spinks had a chance in the first fight because of his youth and Strength. Not power punching strength but a young man's strength if you get the point. I love the boxing memories that my dad was a prevalent part off.

Bugner v Bruno, the fight that got me hooked though was Benn v Watson

[littlepug]

Ali v spinks 2,was very young at the time but remember my old man nearly in tears when he won the title for the 3rd time

I remember my Dad (RIP) saying that he thought Spinks had a chance in the first fight because of his youth and Strength. Not power punching strength but a young man's strength if you get the point. I love the boxing memories that my dad was a prevalent part off.

Bugner v Bruno, the fight that got me hooked though was Benn v Watson

Didnt mean to quote you guys ha ha

[oogiebe]

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Didnt mean to quote you guys ha ha
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No worries Pug! I like getting quoted when it's not a trash job.

[josco]

Memory is fading a bit but I do recall Bruce Woodcock vs Joe Baksi for what was deemed to be the heavyweight title. Roy Ankrah ( the human ŵindmill) taking Ronnie Clayton”s Empire featherweight crown remains a shocker of a memory even now.

[oogiebe]

Memory is fading a bit but I do recall Bruce Woodcock vs Joe Baksi for what was deemed to be the heavyweight title. Roy Ankrah ( the human ŵindmill) taking Ronnie Clayton”s Empire featherweight crown remains a shocker of a memory even now.

I don't have any memory, buy I did look it up. Woodcock was the British HW Champ.

[revporl]

Ali Vs Dunn I think. Ali knocking a really pale bloke over again and again, it must have been Dunn! I would have been 5. I spent the next 5 years watching Ali looking like he was losing but actually winning, remember Spinks fights vividly and cried when he fought Larry Holmes. So yeah, it was my dads obsession with Ali that got me into the sport.