The Top Ten Greatest Fights Of The 90's

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  1. MURK20

    MURK20 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tyson-Rudduck I and II both are very disturbing to watch.
     
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  2. kmac

    kmac On permanent vacation Full Member

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    tyson-douglas anyone? probably the most shocking fight of all-time? remember that one? great action fight as well.
     
    kmac, Mar 8, 2014
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  3. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I went with this for Rumsfeld's thing:

    1: Julio Cesar Chavez/Meldrick TaylorI
    2: Riddick Bowe/Evander HolyfieldI
    3: Chris Eubank/Nigel BennI
    4: Michael Carbajal/Humberto GonzalesI
    5: Nigel Benn/Gerald McClellan
    6: Arturo Gatti/Ivan RobinsonI
    7: Ivan Robinson/ Arturo GattiII
    8: Mike Tyson/James Douglas
    9: Robert Quiroga/Kid Akeem
    10: Naseem Hamed/Kevin Kelley
     
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  4. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Solid list. I like the inclusion of Quiroga/Akeem. Still, I think Tapia/Romero deserves a spot here.
     
    Seamus, Mar 8, 2014
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  5. TheSouthpaw

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    I believe its round 8 or 9 thats one of the best rounds ive ever seen. This fight was a shock to the system.
     
    TheSouthpaw, Mar 8, 2014
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  6. Thread Stealer

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    Why disturbing?

    Envisioning being low blowed by Tyson?
    The quick stoppage in the first fight?
    The brutality (Ruddock's face) the second fight?
     
    Thread Stealer, Mar 8, 2014
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  7. Peterosario4@gmail

    Peterosario4@gmail New Member Full Member

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    Pernell Whitaker vs julio cesar chavez
     
    Peterosario4@gmail, Oct 17, 2016
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  8. Peterosario4@gmail

    Peterosario4@gmail New Member Full Member

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    Yes two very good fight hardly get any mention
     
    Peterosario4@gmail, Oct 17, 2016
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  9. Marcus S.

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    Benn/McClellan is a fantastic #1, IMO. Despite the tragedy surrounding the fight, it is filled with nonstop drama, violence and surrounded by an incredible atmosphere in the London Arena. My only gripe is that I wouldn't put Tyson/Holyfield I that high at #2.
     
    Marcus S., Oct 10, 2022
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  10. Richard M Murrieta

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    To me the fight that stands out is the Julio Caesar Chavez vs Meldrick Taylor unification bout at 140 lbs on March 17 1990. That fight went back and forth, Taylor's hand speed was causing difficulty for Chavez who solely concentrated on Meldrick's torso and head. A great fight !
     
    Richard M Murrieta, Oct 10, 2022
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  11. Rubber Glove Sandwich

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    Moon's first fight against Konadu is worth the watch.
     
    Rubber Glove Sandwich, Oct 10, 2022
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    surfinghb Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    whitaker Chavez
    Vasquez Winky
     
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  13. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    Brilliant fight.
     
    Jel, Oct 11, 2022
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  14. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    Just a list of my personal favourites rather than an objective ‘greatest’ list:
    1. Barrera-McKinney (1996)
    2. Toney-McCallum 1 (1991)
    3. Gatti-Rodriguez (1996)
    4. Carbajal-Gonzalez 1 (1993)
    5. McKinney-Ncita 1 (1992)
    6. Gatti-Ruelas (1997)
    7. Sorjatorung-Gonzalez (1995)
    8. Moon-Konadu 1 (1990)
    9. Robinson-Gatti 1 (1998)
    10. Bowe-Holyfield 1 (1992)
     
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    Jel, Oct 11, 2022
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    It’s a toss up between Benn-McClellan and Toney-McCallum depending what you prefer, 101 or bombast
     
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