Fighters who were finally able to get a victory after a few tries against the same opponent

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  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    They say third time's a charm, or perhaps even fourth. Nowadays when a fighter is 0-2 against someone they are usually never given the chance at a third attempt. But in some cases a fighter would be able to have another go against that same opponent even after 2 fights. Back then some have even fought each other more than three times and both would share a win over the other.

    Who were some fighters that fought the same opponent a few times, lost or drew in two or three fights without a win, but was finally able to get a victory in the third or perhaps fourth fight in the series?
    Juan Manuel Marquez against Pacquiao is the first to come to mind. Took 4 tries to finally get a clear cut victory against his rival.
     
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  2. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Took Chacon three time to get a win against Olivares.
     
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  3. Flash24

    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Juan Marquez finally got the definitive win
    over Pac with a classic one shot ko .
     
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  4. Usyk is the best

    Usyk is the best Active Member Full Member

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    Lucien Rodriguez was knocked out by Alfredo Evangelista three times - in 1976, 1977 and 1979.

    Finally got a decision win vs Evangelista in 1982.
     
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  5. Bronze Tiger

    Bronze Tiger Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Luis Rodriguez vs Emile Griffith
     
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  6. Bronze Tiger

    Bronze Tiger Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Jersey Joe Walcott vs Ezzard Charles
     
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  7. Shay Sonya

    Shay Sonya The REAL Wonder Woman! Full Member

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    We have a winner!
     
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  8. TheOldTimer

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    In the Langford Mcvea 15 fight series Langford drew the first fight, lost the second by decision, won the third and fourth by decision and won the fifth by tko (McVea claimed a foul; this was not allowed and he refused to continue). Langford won the sixth by thirteenth-round knockout, seventh was a draw , Mcvea won the eighth by decision, ninth through eleventh were draws, Langford won the twelfth by decision, thirteenth and fourteenth were draws and Langford won the fifteenth by decision (Total: Langford 6 wins (2 KO), Mcvea 2 wins (0 KO) and 7 draws).
     
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  9. Bukkake

    Bukkake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It took George Chip 12 tries to score his first (and only!) win over Jack Dillon.

    Also Battling Levinsky took his time to score his first win against Dillon - needing 8 attempts!
     
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  10. Noel857

    Noel857 I Am Duran Full Member

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    Henry Cooper lost his first two fights against Joe Erskine then beat him three times
     
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  11. ipitythefool

    ipitythefool Prediction ? Pain Full Member

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    Canelo v GGG 3. :stirrpot
     
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  12. quintonjacksonfan

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    I don't know if this one counts because they were DQ's. Norris-Luis Santana
     
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  13. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    That’s a good mention. Norris technically “lost” those fights and needed a third fight to finally get the job done.
     
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  14. scartissue

    scartissue Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Johnny Holman was knocked out twice by Bob Satterfield. Nobody gave him a prayer the third time but he stopped Bob in 8 rounds.
     
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