Career defining moments

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  1. NoChin

    NoChin Sir Tim Tszyu - Knighted! Full Member

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    Ali's win over Foreman
    Tyson over Berbick
    Tszyus cut vs Fundora
    Hopkins right hook knockout of Trinidad
    Hatton vs Tszyu
    Douglas over Tyson
    Klitschko cut vs Lewis

    Which fights or moments have shaped or turned a career in the sport of boxing?
     
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  2. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Kambosos ending the Take over and beating Lopez in his backyard.
     
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  3. NoChin

    NoChin Sir Tim Tszyu - Knighted! Full Member

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    NoChin Sir Tim Tszyu - Knighted! Full Member

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    I knew he'd beat him. I knew it the moment that fight was announced. Even with the delays in the fight my belief never wavered just like Kambosos. Teo met a formidable opponent that day and he wilted.
     
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  5. NoChin

    NoChin Sir Tim Tszyu - Knighted! Full Member

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    Tank Davis vs Roach

    Tank lost and retired. He knew his O was about to go.
     
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  6. NoChin

    NoChin Sir Tim Tszyu - Knighted! Full Member

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    Trinidad vs De La Hoya. That result rightly or wrongly seemed to derail Oscar's career.
     
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  7. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Yeah I had that same feeling I knew George was gonna win I had about $200 on him I think and won about $1200 it was his moment the knockdown in the first round set the tone it was beautiful.
     
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    NoChin Sir Tim Tszyu - Knighted! Full Member

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    I wasn't gambling much at the time I should have wagered on it. I was adamant he'd win. Great odds.
     
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    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Kostya Tszyu knocking out Zab Judah in the second round was a career defining moment.
    Anthony Mundine beating Antwun Echols and then the huge domestic showdown with Danny Green.
    I also think Tim Tszyu beating Jeff Horn in a huge domestic fight was another career defining moment.
     
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    Wladimir against Sam Peter 1
     
  11. NoChin

    NoChin Sir Tim Tszyu - Knighted! Full Member

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    Yep I was going to mention Kostya. That was probably his best win don't you think? Tim's win vs Horn def career defining. Him and No Limit were all in on that fight. The Tony Harrison fight was his biggest win. 2023 was a great year.
     
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    NoChin Sir Tim Tszyu - Knighted! Full Member

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    Fenech v Nelson 1 - the draw ruined Fenech.
    Lester Ellis v Barry Michael - Michael had plugged away for years without fanfare and Ellis never rose to the same heights again after Michael beat him.
    Trinidad v David Reid - Reid faded into oblivion.
    Trinidad v Vargas - Vargas was never the same.
    Tszyu cut v Fundora.
     
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  14. Mike Cannon

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    Hi Guys.
    The breakaway from the cartel by Conteh was a bold move, but his big mistake was not taking Francis with him, only George knew how to protect and tape the slim and tender piano playing hands that were Contehs, not sure if it was over money, or loyalty, that phrase is vogue at the moment, but come what may, the first fight without Francis v Taylor defined all of John's career thereafter, he must look back and shake his head ruefully.
    stay safe guys.
    Mike.
     
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  15. OldSchoolBoxing

    OldSchoolBoxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Andy Ruiz Jr destroying AJ.
    Canelo & Byrd robbing Golovkin.
    Usyk moving to heavyweight (all other heavyweights' careers were destroyed).
    Povetkin's one hitter quitter against Whyte.
     
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