Arguello vs Ganigan

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by young griffo, Aug 6, 2011.


  1. young griffo

    young griffo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I recently had the pleasure of watching this fight for the first time and all I can say is WHAT A WAR!!!

    These two brutal punchers exchanged bombs throughout until Arguello's class shone through and he got the win.

    But Ganigan impressed the hell out of me. Sure he was reckless but he wasn't going to die wondering and until the end every time he was tagged he responded with big shots and aggression instead of going into his shell as many others would. It makes his current situation even all the more sadder in light of his great heart he exhibits here.

    This is a bit of a forgotten classic IMO as it doesn't get the attention of some of Arguello's other fights (Pryor,Mancini,Olivares,Escalera) but for mine it's every bit as good.

    Anyway for those who haven't seen it before or haven't watched it in a while,enjoy:good

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcjRKdYF-EQ&feature=player_detailpage[/ame]

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  2. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    Great lil fight. Ganigan's power was pinnacle level. May have lacked some (or a lot lol) things, but for single punch power he rates on the historical P4P top shelf.
     
  3. tommygun711

    tommygun711 The Future Full Member

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    It certainly was a war. I watched it recently as well. Props to arguello
     
  4. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Was that kinda a Arquello-Pacman preview fight?
     
  5. kmac

    kmac On permanent vacation Full Member

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    of course not, pacquiao is on a completely different level from ganigan. love watching arguello fight. one of the best ever!
     
  6. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    Well said ! Dead on ...
     
  7. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    Was Arguello ever in a dull fight?
     
  8. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The two body shots wrecked Gannigan.

    Great days of Title bouts on home TV.
     
  9. lora

    lora Fighting Zapata Full Member

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    Ganigan vs Pac would make a great brief war i bet.
     
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