Biggest Upsets?

[TBooze]

Originally Posted by The Kurgan

David Haye vs. Carl Thompson is the biggest upset I've seen between a novice and an established boxer. While Haye was much, MUCH less proven than the Cat, people (including myself) were still very surprised by the outcome.

Arguably that was not even Thompson's biggest upset win over a prospect. I remember this Welsh prospect, agreeing to fight a late sub 'jorneyman' to save a main event in 'Seconds Out', in a catchweight contest by the name of 'Adrian' Thompson. That Nicky Piper was a sharp cookie, has a huge IQ, and is a MENSA memeber.

[PityTheFool]

Forgot about Barkley putting Hearns into a short coma.

[The Kurgan]

Originally Posted by TBooze

Arguably that was not even Thompson's biggest upset win over a prospect.

With Rothmann, I had more hope for Thompson because I didn't realise how shop-worn he was.

The Cat certainly gave us some great moments: I was gutted when a shoulder injury cost him the win against the surprisingly dangerous Ralf Rocchigiani.

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