Let's Play... Jump The Shark: The Boxing Edition-Which Match Did You Realize It Was Over?

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  1. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    Jump The Shark is a term created by Jon Hein to describe a moment when something that was once great has reached a point where it will now decline in quality and popularity. Origin of this phrase comes from a Happy Days episode where the Fonz jumped a shark on waterskis. Thus was labeled the lowest point of the show.

    Apply that concept to fighters of all eras. It doesn't matter who. What moment did you realize it was over for your favorite fighter or any fighter in general? And what the hell, throw in trainers, referees, judges, promoters, it doesn't matter. Go to it.:deal:

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  2. gmurphy

    gmurphy Land of the corrupt, home of the robbery! banned Full Member

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    Mick Hennessey when he said 'shades of Ali'
     
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  3. Chuck Norris

    Chuck Norris Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    After the 3rd knockdown against Cotto, i knew Martinez was ****ed.
     
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  4. CST80

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    Actually I'll one up you, Round 12 of Martinez-Chavez Jr. is where Maravilla officially jumped the shark. He was done against Murray.
     
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  5. Ilikeboxing

    Ilikeboxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Seeing Wlad struggle with Jennings showed me Wlad was ready to be dethroned shortly. Prime Wald knocks out Tyson Fury, no doubt about that.
     
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    "the Bodysnatcher" McCallum when he only edged Harding.

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  7. Sugar 88

    Sugar 88 Woke Moralist-In-Chief

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    Lewis when he had to cave Vitali's face in whilst being a whole 2 rounds down at the halfway point to beat a fighter who would go on to semi-dominate his division.

    *Looks around sheepishly*
     
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  8. Dagnaldinho

    Dagnaldinho Well-Known Member Full Member

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    David Haye the minute he started coming into fights at 17 stone. 15 stone Haye who relied on his reflexes and explosiveness will never be seen again. Wasnt finished against Chisora, especially with the fact he tumbled a man who had never hit the deck and was known for his durablility, he was still the same Haye that night.
     
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  9. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    Gotta love how he keeps the leather coat on lmao
     
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  10. Daddy

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    When I realized that father time caught up to RJJ's athleticism.
    Wlad's struggle against Jennings I knew he was in decline
    When Maidana broke Ortiz's will I knew many more would causes him to fold
     
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  11. Sugar 88

    Sugar 88 Woke Moralist-In-Chief

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    Hopkins when he got sent headfirst out of the ring by Joe 'blue collar' Smith.

    What a way to end a career.
     
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  12. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    Roy-Enzo was all the proof I needed that Roy wouldn't be the same fighter anymore.
     
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  13. dellboi94

    dellboi94 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Seeing David Haye's new physique and stance in his comeback, he looked noting like previous Haye.
     
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  14. dellboi94

    dellboi94 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    When Price mentally capitulated against Cammarelle in the amateurs I felt it would re-occur in the pros, even when Price was highly hyped I wasn't sold.
     
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    dellboi94 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    When Kalle's jaw span with greater RPM than a circular saw, I knew he was on the finest.
     
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