Gatti/ward vs marquez/vasquez

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  1. freddy-wak

    freddy-wak M O D E R A T O R Full Member

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    simple poll question :good
     
  2. brickfists

    brickfists The Nonpareil Full Member

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    vaz/mar for sure the level of skill in this rivalry was higher than the gatti/ward rivalry in my opinion
     
  3. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    Marquez vs Vazquez easily.

    All three were very hard fought, close fights that got better as the trilogy went on.

    Gatti vs Ward I was a good fight with one great round, the rematch was a schooling, no need at all for a 3rd fight.
     
  4. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    This. Not to mention the skill level displayed was at a higher level.
     
  5. calicoss

    calicoss New Member Full Member

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    Zopilote Dinamita Full Member

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    Yep, pretty much all that needs to be said.
     
  7. Gatti-Ward was a war because of a dearth of skill on both sides.
    Marquez-Vazquez was a war because of a plethora of skill on both sides.


    I don't really understand how this question can even be asked with a straight face.
     
  8. MooseKnuckle

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    both are great fights but i gotta go with barrera vs morales.
     
  9. Bill Butcher

    Bill Butcher Erik`El Terrible`Morales Full Member

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    Marquez-Vasquez without doubt.

    Ps. Morales-Barrera was better than both tho ;)
     
  10. Bill Butcher

    Bill Butcher Erik`El Terrible`Morales Full Member

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    Exactly as I seen it :good
     
  11. Jack

    Jack Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Most rounds in Gatti/Ward I were really good. The 5th, 8th, 9th and 10th were all brilliant. The 9th was one of the very greatest rounds ever. I agree that there shouldn't have been a rematch but in hindsight, I'm glad we saw it. That was another really good fight though the second was too one-sided, I agree.

    I choose Vazquez/Marquez. It's the greatest trilogy of all time, I think, because of the quality of the fighters, the fights and the lack of decisiveeness. All three fights could have a "...but" following them. The nose, the stoppage, the point deductions/knockdown. It has had everything a rivalry can have, except the huge acclaim but at least boxing fans know how great it's been.
     
  12. ecdrm15

    ecdrm15 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    cant do it. dont know. Vas/Mar was more technical gatti/ward was more of who can withstand the more flush punishment.
     
  13. Scar

    Scar VIP Member

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    Vasquez/Marquez EASILY. Vasquez and Marquez are two A class quality fighters that decide to mix it up because they truly want to prove to one another who's the better guy and please the fans. The exchange in style with skills.

    Gatti/Ward are two tomato can quality opponents throwing wild punches all night.
     
  14. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Because there's the race fact. Two white guys and two Mexican guys. I bet you a million bucks that most people who voted for Gatti/Ward are white. And most people who voted for Vaz/Marquez are logical. :good
     
  15. freddy-wak

    freddy-wak M O D E R A T O R Full Member

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    the other day at a bar, some guys were swearing up and down that nothing compares to gatti/ward......this was while showtime was showing clips of the marquez/vasquez wars.......


    that's why i'm asking....