Fights That Stick Out In Your Mind

HomicideHenry · 05-09-2009, 04:57 AM

Don Steele vs Ray Mercer

I remember it because it was one fight on television that I actually enjoyed between two heavyweights. It renewed my interest in boxing, because at the time I hadn't followed it in so long and was working construction, so I was pretty busy. Steele, I think, was undefeated or had only one loss, but made claims that he hit as hard as Mercer. Mercer, on the other hand, was on the come back trail, but had limited success.

It went well for a few rounds, until Mercer suddenly got the upperhand, and knocked Steele through the ropes and won on a TKO. It was the second time in a row that Mercer had done this feat. During the post fight interviews, Mercer was asked if Steele hit hard, and Mercer was quick to say that Steele didn't and that his chin proved not to be as good as his either.

Steele's name was tougher than he was evidentially.

Flea Man · 05-09-2009, 05:09 AM

In what respect?

Because there are literally thousands of fights that stick out in my mind

liver shot · 05-09-2009, 05:32 AM

lennox lewis vs hasim rahman 1
it was the first fight i watched and was happy as larry when LL got ko'd.i dont know why i dislike british fighters,its subconsious.i actually like LL now.

AlFrancis · 05-09-2009, 05:48 AM

Fight that sticks out in my mind was Neil Malpass vs Bruce Grandham at Liverpool Stadium 1981.
I was sitting ringside with my dad looking up at these 2 heavies in the ring. I remember saying fuck me I wouldn't fancy one of them 2 landing on us.
Sure enough 2nd round after being hurt Malpass started flailing away, it wasn't pretty, looked like one of those rugby players having a fight. He caught Grandham with one of these haymakers and he was through the ropes and landed on us.
I've been trying a get a recording of this fight so if anyone's got it let me know. I'm the young lad in the blue t shirt.

Flea Man · 05-09-2009, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by AlFrancis

Fight that sticks out in my mind was Neil Malpass vs Bruce Grandham at Liverpool Stadium 1981.
I was sitting ringside with my dad looking up at these 2 heavies in the ring. I remember saying fuck me I wouldn't fancy one of them 2 landing on us.
Sure enough 2nd round after being hurt Malpass started flailing away, it wasn't pretty, looked like one of those rugby players having a fight. He caught Grandham with one of these haymakers and he was through the ropes and landed on us.
I've been trying a get a recording of this fight so if anyone's got it let me know. I'm the young lad in the blue t shirt.

Genuinely Al, you have some fantastic anecdotes. As always, thanks for sharing

GPater11093 · 05-09-2009, 06:07 AM

tjeres alot of fights that stick out

but Bobby Chacon fights stick out for me

AlFrancis · 05-09-2009, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by fleaman

Genuinely Al, you have some fantastic anecdotes. As always, thanks for sharing

flamengo · 05-09-2009, 06:34 AM

Pity you didnt say that about the 'card girls' Al... lol

Rebel-INS · 05-09-2009, 06:37 AM

Mike Tyson-Frank Bruno II.

robert ungurean · 05-09-2009, 01:45 PM

Duran vs Palomino
The boxing display Duran put on still stands out as one of the best Ive ever seen.

AlFrancis · 05-09-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by robert ungurean

Duran vs Palomino
The boxing display Duran put on still stands out as one of the best Ive ever seen.

Yes, that was a great performance, remember watching it on World of Sport Saturday afternoon. 2 others that stood out were Arguello vs Escalera 2 and Saad Muhammad vs Marvin Johnson 2. Another one just come to mind was Eddie Gregory's destruction of Marvin Johnson.

robert ungurean · 05-09-2009, 03:41 PM

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Yes, that was a great performance, remember watching it on World of Sport Saturday afternoon. 2 others that stood out were Arguello vs Escalera 2 and Saad Muhammad vs Marvin Johnson 2. Another one just come to mind was Eddie Gregory's destruction of Marvin Johnson.

All great fights that I remember very well especially Saad - Johnson 2

TheGreatA · 05-09-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by robert ungurean

All great fights that I remember very well especially Saad - Johnson 2

It's funny because I was just about to mention Matthew Saad Muhammad vs Marvin Johnson I.

Both fights were great but there was something special about this fight in my opinion. Only the NABF title was on the line yet the two of them fought as if their lives were.

AlFrancis · 05-09-2009, 05:41 PM

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It's funny because I was just about to mention Matthew Saad Muhammad vs Marvin Johnson I.

Both fights were great but there was something special about this fight in my opinion. Only the NABF title was on the line yet the two of them fought as if their lives were.

This was a great fight but I only saw it recently for the first time whereas the others I saw at the time as live( not knowing the result}

My dinner with Conteh · 05-09-2009, 05:46 PM

Sibson vs Minter, listening to it on the radio in my bedroom with my big bro. He loved Minter and we were both supporting him (but secretly I was rooting for Sibbo).

05-09-2009, 04:57 AM	#1
HomicideHenry Bareknuckle Brawler ESB Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Buckeye State Posts: 3,854 vCash: 1061	Fights That Stick Out In Your Mind Don Steele vs Ray Mercer I remember it because it was one fight on television that I actually enjoyed between two heavyweights. It renewed my interest in boxing, because at the time I hadn't followed it in so long and was working construction, so I was pretty busy. Steele, I think, was undefeated or had only one loss, but made claims that he hit as hard as Mercer. Mercer, on the other hand, was on the come back trail, but had limited success. It went well for a few rounds, until Mercer suddenly got the upperhand, and knocked Steele through the ropes and won on a TKO. It was the second time in a row that Mercer had done this feat. During the post fight interviews, Mercer was asked if Steele hit hard, and Mercer was quick to say that Steele didn't and that his chin proved not to be as good as his either. Steele's name was tougher than he was evidentially.
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05-09-2009, 05:09 AM	#2
Flea Man มวยสากล East Side VIP Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: @ferociousflea Posts: 44,057 vCash: 75	Re: Fights That Stick Out In Your Mind In what respect? Because there are literally thousands of fights that stick out in my mind
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05-09-2009, 05:32 AM	#3
liver shot Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 167 vCash: 1000	Re: Fights That Stick Out In Your Mind lennox lewis vs hasim rahman 1 it was the first fight i watched and was happy as larry when LL got ko'd.i dont know why i dislike british fighters,its subconsious.i actually like LL now.
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05-09-2009, 05:48 AM	#4
AlFrancis Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Granada, Spain. Posts: 3,955 vCash: 1000	Re: Fights That Stick Out In Your Mind Fight that sticks out in my mind was Neil Malpass vs Bruce Grandham at Liverpool Stadium 1981. I was sitting ringside with my dad looking up at these 2 heavies in the ring. I remember saying fuck me I wouldn't fancy one of them 2 landing on us. Sure enough 2nd round after being hurt Malpass started flailing away, it wasn't pretty, looked like one of those rugby players having a fight. He caught Grandham with one of these haymakers and he was through the ropes and landed on us. I've been trying a get a recording of this fight so if anyone's got it let me know. I'm the young lad in the blue t shirt.
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GPater11093 Barry East Side VIP Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 26,118 vCash: 836	Re: Fights That Stick Out In Your Mind tjeres alot of fights that stick out but Bobby Chacon fights stick out for me
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flamengo Coool as a Cucumber. East Side Guru Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Have removed the 20a87 troll virus 'coz it sux cocks. Posts: 5,845 vCash: 1000	Re: Fights That Stick Out In Your Mind Pity you didnt say that about the 'card girls' Al... lol
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Rebel-INS Mighty Healthy ESB Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,420 vCash: 1000	Re: Fights That Stick Out In Your Mind Mike Tyson-Frank Bruno II.
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robert ungurean Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: liftin 3 kettlebells in pa.usa Posts: 2,172 vCash: 1000	Re: Fights That Stick Out In Your Mind Duran vs Palomino The boxing display Duran put on still stands out as one of the best Ive ever seen.
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My dinner with Conteh P4P King East Side VIP Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 21,599 vCash: 1000	Re: Fights That Stick Out In Your Mind Sibson vs Minter, listening to it on the radio in my bedroom with my big bro. He loved Minter and we were both supporting him (but secretly I was rooting for Sibbo).
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