What is the boxing moment you remember most in 2003

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 24 Dec 2003, 18:56

For me, it was Ricardo Mayorga chinning Vernon Forrest in three rounds early in the year. It was an incomprehensible defeat. Forrest had looked so good in twice outpointing Shane Mosley, and then this beer-swilling Nicarguan just blows him away. Amazing.
In this country, Wayne Alexander's eighth round defeat at the hands of Delroy Mellis last month was another shocker. Mellis had lost six in a row going into the fight. But he was given plenty of notice this time, and it showed.

lirva33 · Post by **lirva33** » 24 Dec 2003, 19:21

Arthur getting blasted out by gomez was easily the most satisfying fight I have ever sat through. I was loving every moment of Arthur getting pummeled by Gomez to be honest.

I think Klit-Lewis was good too. it was real exciting & I thought lewis was going to go in the second.

TT · Post by TT » 24 Dec 2003, 20:11

There have been many memroable moments....

From Iron Mike returning with a BANG! in January, to Corrie Sanders absolutely butchering 'The Next Big Thing' Wladimir Klitschko.
Roy Jones Jr upsetting the odds by moving up to Heavyweight, schooled Ruiz and won the WBA Belt, then returning ot beat Tarver at Light Heavy!

Also seeing Arrogant Alex Arthur get beaten up was very satisfying

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 25 Dec 2003, 10:38

Lewis-Klitschko was awesome, watching two juggernauts collide and knowing either could fold at any minute! And also the Brodie-Chi after fight brings back memories, Steve Lillis of The Daily Sport yelling "Corrupt!" at Jose Sulaiman :P

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 25 Dec 2003, 13:14

steve689 wrote:Lewis-Klitschko was awesome, watching two juggernauts collide and knowing either could fold at any minute! And also the Brodie-Chi after fight brings back memories, Steve Lillis of The Daily Sport yelling "Corrupt!" at Jose Sulaiman :P

Fair play to Sulaiman, he didn't take it lying down.

Jacko11 · Post by **Jacko11** » 25 Dec 2003, 14:35

I think the thing that springs to my mind is shocks as in the Hatton v Smith when Darkie shoved the ref...Oakey failing drug test,and Elcock getting KO'd in 1 round all shocking

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 25 Dec 2003, 17:04

bennie wrote:Fair play to Sulaiman, he didn't take it lying down.

Nope he certainly didn't, was Lillis right to say it? I think so...but maybe i'm biased because the Sport is my favourite "News" Paper

tea · Post by **tea** » 26 Dec 2003, 14:37

When Frietas landed that right cross on Barrios!!!!!!!!!

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 26 Dec 2003, 19:13

Sanders vs Klitchko,

Etteine almost breaking his leg vs Tyson (he really did crumble).

Bob Arum's worthy rant at the DLH vs Moseley decision.

DLH sensible post fight interview.

Klitchko vs Lewis.

Barry Hearn and Sulaman discussion.

Goz · Post by **Goz** » 27 Dec 2003, 14:55

Probably Lewis-Klitschko is the fight I will remember from 2003 in 5/10 years time.

If I think back over the year I guess Calzaghe-Mitchell was a cracker, made me jump up off my sofa (which is rare), Harrison-Mculloch was a big event, Brodie-Chi a thriller and Hatton-Tackie a nice way to round off the year.

On the world stage the DLH-Mosely and Jones-Tarver fights left me very dissapointed with the scoring, following on from Morales-Barerra 2 last year that's now 3 big big fights that have left me screaming 'bollocks' at the TV from my sofa (not so rare it must be said).

The_Power · Post by **The_Power** » 27 Dec 2003, 15:39

the amazing 5 rounds of Arthur - Gomez for me.

REAL_DEAL · Post by **REAL_DEAL** » 29 Dec 2003, 10:40

The both Knock downs of the frietas fight in round 11 where the same really, just barios falling down the way he did made it better.

Sky live corage of events, and bbc nielly and co were funny as well

BBC are still crap and it will be even worse next year

Southpaw Stylist · Post by **Southpaw Stylist** » 29 Dec 2003, 10:54

I don't care about the commentray, as long as they show the big fighters regularly (which they do).

They deserve huge commendation for that.

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 29 Dec 2003, 11:01

All those big upsets made 2003 a memorable boxing year. Starting early with the Mayorga shocker and ending, as someone pointed out, with another Mayorga upset.
Manny Pac trouncing Barrera, Sanders big win in Germany, Arthur being humbled in his big homecoming.
Roy Jones scoring his historic win at heavyweight, then James Toney coming back from obilvion and back into the P4P lists after a 10 year absence ( I think )
I loved the Calzaghe fight with Mitchell too - down for the first time in his career, he comes back to blast the American in the same round. Fantastic win, shame he didn't get another fight in.

REAL_DEAL · Post by **REAL_DEAL** » 03 Jan 2004, 06:48

How about Daniel Teasdale pro debut getting stopped after crowd trouble

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 03 Jan 2004, 08:36

Yes, someone did mention it - the fact that world class boxing is shown on a regular (if delayed) basis again.

2003 was nearly as reminiscent of the late 80's and 90's where everyone could watch the likes of Leonard, Hagler, Hearns, Chavez and Tyson regularly.

Lugh · Post by **Lugh** » 05 Jan 2004, 09:28

Without doubt -easiest question ever.

Corrie Sanders smashing to bits the Giant Bosch and ruining the nights, years, lives of:

1. Hundreds of Yank, White internet dorks telling me he was the second coming of Joe Louis.

2. Any Huns intending to claim him as a naturalised Kraut and hence the first "proper" champ since Schmelling.

3. Himself - the word is out.

Also enjoyed MannyPac FLAYING Barrerra - certainly didn't see it coming, but deep down suspected that his (MAB's) stock had remained a little Too high for too long - Tapia, Kelley? Lets be honest they weren't even close to competetive and were never going to be - poor preparation for ManyyPac IMO.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH it really was an excellent boxing year

Kilburn · Post by **Kilburn** » 05 Jan 2004, 10:24

Kid Dynamite v Spencer Fearon was one of my favourite moments.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 05 Jan 2004, 10:48

Manny Pacquaio kicking the doo-doo out of Barrera was the biggest shocker for me....

Lewis v Klitchsko gave me the most butterflies....

DLH v Mosley II was the biggest let down....

Watching Toney dissect Holyfield like a kid picking legs of a spider...awesome display.

Hearing that Wlad had been beaten by telephone call....unbelievable

Priff · Post by **Priff** » 05 Jan 2004, 11:12

The_Power wrote:the amazing 5 rounds of Arthur - Gomez for me.

Yeah man. That's the memory of 2003 for me too.

Southpaw Stylist · Post by **Southpaw Stylist** » 05 Jan 2004, 11:19

Roy Jones defeating John Ruiz.

My favourite boxer completely schooled a good heavyweight titlist.

Lugh · Post by **Lugh** » 05 Jan 2004, 11:19

jamesmcdonnell wrote:Hearing that Wlad had been beaten by telephone call....unbelievable

Yes - Lewis should retire and get into training pronto.

If he can turn Sanders into a World beater over one phone call, imagine what he could do for real!

Kilburn · Post by **Kilburn** » 05 Jan 2004, 12:07

I could be wrong but I think James meant that someone informed him of the Sanders/Klitschko result over the phone.

Try to think more laterally Lugh.