Replacement opponents that went horribly wrong

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  1. Mr. Sandman

    Mr. Sandman 27-2 (21 KO) Full Member

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    I was just watching "The Fighter" and in the movie (no idea how factual this really is) Ward is supposed to fight a guy named Saoul Mamby but he has to pull out, and the only replacement opponent they could find is two weight classes above Ward and just pummels him.

    Pacquiao-Ledwaba is probably the worst case of this - some unknown guy from across the world shows up and bludgeons the **** out of the champion. He just happened to be one of the greatest fighters that ever lived. I wonder what was going through Ledwaba's head that night (besides Pacquiao's left hand).

    What are some other fights where a late replacement fighter comes in and destroys his opponent?
     
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  2. AnthonyW

    AnthonyW ESB Official Gif Poster Full Member

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    You could probably argue Lewis-Vitali...even though Lewis picked up the win, I'd assume he wasn't expecting that tough a night.
     
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  3. wooootles

    wooootles Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yeah.... Pacquiao Ledwaba... that was a WTF, I heard XD

    Not exactly a win but Martinez was a short-notice replacement to fight Paul Williams IIRC. But it did put Martinez' name out there, and as we all know sparked Pwill in the 2nd fight
     
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  4. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    Pac destroyed not only Ledwaba on that night but his whole career and dreams.
     
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  5. The Spider

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    Enjoyed that Fighter movie. There's been a few titles change hands when late replacement have won the day.
     
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  6. spud1

    spud1 HAWK TIME!!!! Full Member

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    When Spinks first fought Ali, was that a scheduled top fight or did he fill in for someone because he captured that title very early.
     
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  7. turk182

    turk182 not newbie Full Member

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    i think pac was also a replacement when he fought barrera the first time in 2003.
     
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  8. AffectedToaster

    AffectedToaster Well-Known Member Full Member

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    wasn't Steve Cruz a late replacement against Barry Mcguigan
     
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  9. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

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    Like you say, Lewis did pick up the win, but he was seriously under-prepared and must have had shock when Vitali starting seriously testing the champ.
     
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  10. Mr. Sandman

    Mr. Sandman 27-2 (21 KO) Full Member

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    That is well before my time. :oops:
     
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  11. Ringnut

    Ringnut Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I don't think so. You must have confused that with the Ledwaba fight.
     
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  12. Williams27

    Williams27 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Spinks was not a replacement. It was his Olympic accomplishments that prompted that pre-mature title shot at 7-0-1.
     
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  13. surreal deal

    surreal deal Liverpool via Krypton Full Member

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    Yep.
     
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  14. surreal deal

    surreal deal Liverpool via Krypton Full Member

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    Steve Robinson was a late replacement when he won the WB0 FW title.

    Greg Page when he KO'd Gerrie Coetzee.
     
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  15. DanishFightfan

    DanishFightfan Boxing Junkie banned

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    Kessler completely outclassed Manny Siaca
     
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