Most Exciting fight to you this century

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  1. escudo

    escudo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I didn't have to say it this time. I'm proud of myself.
     
    escudo, Mar 31, 2021
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    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Mosley's demolition of Mayorga .
    Corales vs Castillo
    Pac vs Barerra
    Pac vs Morales 1st fight
    Pac vs Marquez 1-2
     
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  3. scartissue

    scartissue Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The Best - Corrales v Castillo I

    The most satisfying - Marcos Maidana v Adrien Broner
     
    scartissue, Mar 31, 2021
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    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The Maidana v Broner fight was even more satisfying than the
    Mosely V Matorga fight. Broner is the only fighter in history
    that if something really bad happened to him in the ring.
    I maybe ok with it. And I've watched the sport for over 40yrs
    now.
     
    Flash24, Mar 31, 2021
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  5. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Tyson v Douglas.
    Everything about the fight, from Buster fighting like he did, the long count, Tyson trying to put his mouth piece in on the floor and the ramifications going forward.
    For people who were around at the time, they get it. Same as those around for Ali v Liston and Foreman.
    31 years gone and it's still strange to see that version of Tyson getting beat by Buster in Tokyo.
     
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    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    And a near second for me is Holyfield v Bowe 1.
    Fantastic heavyweight title fight.
     
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  7. Flash24

    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Those fights were in the 90's bro.
     
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  8. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    It wasn't... but it was a very great fight and certainly a contender for the best one this century.
     
    Jel, Mar 31, 2021
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  9. Young Terror

    Young Terror ★ Griselda ★ Full Member

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    Best ive seen thats for sure and ive seen lots of fights.
     
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    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    Runner up in the most satisfying category: Shane Mosley v Antonio Margarito.
     
    Jel, Mar 31, 2021
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    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    Hey - it's not a crazy opinion to hold at all. I absolutely love that fight too!
     
    Jel, Mar 31, 2021
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    Most, if not all, of the usual suspects have been posted.
    Of those, I'd be hard-pushed to pick a favorite.
    That said, Vazquez vs. Marquez III has lived long in my memory for some reason.

    A couple I don't think have been mentioned, but could be candidates, are:

    Bradley vs. Provodnikov
    Sithchatchawal vs. Monshipour
     
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  13. mr. magoo

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    Think the whole Gatti vs Ward Trilogy defined boxing in the early part of the 21st century and not just the fights themselves but the story of their friendship and it’s tragic end
     
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    And i know from reading this forum that you have watched manny great fights too so i have a lot of respect for your opinion on this subject :thumbsup:
     
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    Oh ****, I miss read the OP part about it being This century :facepalm:
     
    Fergy, Mar 31, 2021
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