Most shameful world HW title fights.

[Blodhemn]

Klitschko vs Fury

This is THE most shameful. Klitschko could've quit on his stool after the 1st round for no reason, and given the same effort that he wound up giving in the next 11 rounds.

One of the only examples I can think of where a long reigning Champion didn't even make an effort to defend his title.

A lot of the fighters the guy cited as "Shameful" aren't even.

Not really sure what the guy was trying to say with this thread, but he basically just makes himself look silly.

Was watching some Fury comedy and I never saw the Klitschko-Fury 2 press conference but man he truly made Wlad feel terrible. "If that's all a professional can do, if he cant beat a fat man, practicing for 40 years, then God help us all.", Wlad - "Shame on me.". I bet he was hating himself. I don't think any version of Wlad could handle Fury, simply from the mental game.

[Paci]

Fury schooled him more or less and it is fun to watch as fan. You guys and your bloodshed!

[gilgamesh]

This is THE most shameful. Klitschko could've quit on his stool after the 1st round for no reason, and given the same effort that he wound up giving in the next 11 rounds.

One of the only examples I can think of where a long reigning Champion didn't even make an effort to defend his title.

A lot of the fighters the guy cited as "Shameful" aren't even.

Not really sure what the guy was trying to say with this thread, but he basically just makes himself look silly.

Was watching some Fury comedy and I never saw the Klitschko-Fury 2 press conference but man he truly made Wlad feel terrible. "If that's all a professional can do, if he cant beat a fat man, practicing for 40 years, then God help us all.", Wlad - "Shame on me.". I bet he was hating himself. I don't think any version of Wlad could handle Fury, simply from the mental game.

Wlad should've felt terrible.

I could've given a better effort than him.

[gilgamesh]

Fury schooled him more or less and it is fun to watch as fan. You guys and your bloodshed!

One of the most boring fights ever. You must get your kicks watching paint dry.

[Paci]

Fury schooled him more or less and it is fun to watch as fan. You guys and your bloodshed!

One of the most boring fights ever. You must get your kicks watching paint dry.

Only if Im the painter, dude. Or Bob Ross painting landscapes.

[snake33]

Lennox Lewis vs Henry Akinwande.

There was a debate here (everyone against me) where I thought a fight like that should be ruled a TKO. It's every bit as much of a stoppage IMO as say Liston sitting on his stool, which was scored a TKO.

Yes, if a fighter is refusing to fight (which is the point of the activity) either by not fighting or hugging to avoid fighting
then the ref should be able to wave it off and declare a TKO. Refusing to continue should be the same as not being able
to continue.

[Tony1244]

There was a debate here (everyone against me) where I thought a fight like that should be ruled a TKO. It's every bit as much of a stoppage IMO as say Liston sitting on his stool, which was scored a TKO.

Yes, if a fighter is refusing to fight (which is the point of the activity) either by not fighting or hugging to avoid fighting
then the ref should be able to wave it off and declare a TKO. Refusing to continue should be the same as not being able
to continue.

Yes, I'd be fine with LL getting credit for a TKO stoppage against Akinwande.

[lazboy]

Fury schooled him more or less and it is fun to watch as fan. You guys and your bloodshed!

One of the most boring fights ever. You must get your kicks watching paint dry.

I’ve watched it recently and don’t mind it. Fury’s defence was on point.

[gilgamesh]

One of the most boring fights ever. You must get your kicks watching paint dry.

I’ve watched it recently and don’t mind it. Fury’s defence was on point.

Easy to defend against nothing. I could dodge a lot of punches you don't throw at me too.

[lazboy]

I’ve watched it recently and don’t mind it. Fury’s defence was on point.

Easy to defend against nothing. I could dodge a lot of punches you don't throw at me too.

He tried a little more than that. Subtle things also in play. Not a great fight or great performance by either but I appreciate Furys part now more than ever. Fury is an acquired taste.

[gilgamesh]

Easy to defend against nothing. I could dodge a lot of punches you don't throw at me too.

He tried a little more than that. Subtle things also in play. Not a great fight or great performance by either but I appreciate Furys part now more than ever. Fury is an acquired taste.

Fury was exciting against Steve Cunningham, Otto Wallin and Deontay Wilder in the 2nd fight.

The 1st Wilder fight had dramatic moments, but was mostly dull.

Hopefully we see more of the Wallin, Wilder 2 version of Fury going forward because he came to fight that time, and didn't just pose and stink out the joint content to eke out a dull decision.

I can dig a Fury that fights.

[lazboy]

He tried a little more than that. Subtle things also in play. Not a great fight or great performance by either but I appreciate Furys part now more than ever. Fury is an acquired taste.

Fury was exciting against Steve Cunningham, Otto Wallin and Deontay Wilder in the 2nd fight.

The 1st Wilder fight had dramatic moments, but was mostly dull.

Hopefully we see more of the Wallin, Wilder 2 version of Fury going forward because he came to fight that time, and didn't just pose and stink out the joint content to eke out a dull decision.

I can dig a Fury that fights.

Fair enough. I found Furys performance in the first Wilder fight enjoyable. I liked seeing him slip punches, especially against such a dangerous puncher, I appreciate not everyone would like that.

[gilgamesh]

I don't mind seeing good defense on display. It's just not exciting when the other guy is just kinda staring at you.

Wilder made for a much more interesting opponent than Wlad.

Too cautious the 1st time around, but at least he tried to win.

[lazboy]

I don't mind seeing good defense on display. It's just not exciting when the other guy is just kinda staring at you.

Wilder made for a much more interesting opponent than Wlad.

Too cautious the 1st time around, but at least he tried to win.

I’m not expecting to covert you and it’s not a great fight, no question. I watched the gloves and off and then the fight, was very interesting to see play out again. Fury I thought really demonstrated a lot of skill, more than people thought at the time but no, it was not a schooling level performance however clearly a competent and intelligent boxer. Herky jerky and a decent jab and great control of distance, that’s what undid Wlad.

[gilgamesh]

I don't know how you even managed to watch it a 2nd time. I wouldn't watch that fight twice if you paid me.

[lazboy]

I don't know how you even managed to watch it a 2nd time. I wouldn't watch that fight twice if you paid me.

Lol. I’m in isolation...it’s affected my mental health.

[oogiebe]

I don't mind seeing good defense on display. It's just not exciting when the other guy is just kinda staring at you.

Wilder made for a much more interesting opponent than Wlad.

Too cautious the 1st time around, but at least he tried to win.

I don't mind seeing good defense either. But I'd rather watch Willie Pep vs Saddler (Circa 1949) and see a master at work.

[gilgamesh]

I don't mind seeing good defense on display. It's just not exciting when the other guy is just kinda staring at you.

Wilder made for a much more interesting opponent than Wlad.

Too cautious the 1st time around, but at least he tried to win.

I don't mind seeing good defense either. But I'd rather watch Willie Pep vs Saddler (Circa 1949) and see a master at work.

Or basically any Pernell Whitaker fight in his prime.

[oogiebe]

I don't mind seeing good defense either. But I'd rather watch Willie Pep vs Saddler (Circa 1949) and see a master at work.

Or basically any Pernell Whitaker fight in his prime.

Love Sweet pea, one of my five favs of all time, but I was going for arguably the greatest single fight performance of pure boxing I've ever seen.

[Onetimeonly]

Whitaker was better than pep. His lone win against was impressive. I'll give you that. Sandy was an incredibly dirty fighter. Maybe the dirtiest.

[oogiebe]

Whitaker was better than pep. His lone win against was impressive. I'll give you that. Sandy was an incredibly dirty fighter. Maybe the dirtiest.

Yes. Sweet Pea is higher on the ATG list by a lot. Pep's performance vs Saddler in that fight was incredible, especially considering that Pep couldn't punch his way out of a paper bag.

[Duran1970]

Higher by alot????
I disagree oogs

[oogiebe]

Higher by alot????
I disagree oogs

That's ok. I'll admit my fandom of Pernell may skew my opinion a bit.

[gilgamesh]

Whitaker was better than pep. His lone win against was impressive. I'll give you that. Sandy was an incredibly dirty fighter. Maybe the dirtiest.

Definitely the dirtiest who still enjoys a reputation as a truly great fighter. He's often considered one of THE best Featherweights of all time, but yeah he was notoriously dirty.

Fritzie Zivic, Al "Bummy Davis" might be the dirtiest.

It seems like George "KO" Chaney was DQ'd numerous times too, and it would've taken a lot to get DQ'd in his day. So that's saying something.

[Onetimeonly]

Whitaker was better than pep. His lone win against was impressive. I'll give you that. Sandy was an incredibly dirty fighter. Maybe the dirtiest.

Definitely the dirtiest who still enjoys a reputation as a truly great fighter. He's often considered one of THE best Featherweights of all time, but yeah he was notoriously dirty.

Fritzie Zivic, Al "Bummy Davis" might be the dirtiest.

It seems like George "KO" Chaney was DQ'd numerous times too, and it would've taken a lot to get DQ'd in his day. So that's saying something.

Dqs were more common. They would disqualify fighters for lack of effort.