Best All British Title Bout of the last 20 years?

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by Lionel Rose, Mar 31, 2009.


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  1. Lionel Rose

    Lionel Rose Guest

    In recent times, I'd say that Jamie Moore v Matthew Macklin is right up there.
    So was Alex Arthur against Michael Gomez.
    The first fight between Eubank / Benn and the Benn / Watson tear up were spectacular nights as well...
     
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  2. somerset

    somerset Active Member Full Member

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    Hatton - Thaxton

    Reid - Calzaghe

    I liked Francis - Oakey too
     
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  3. mrplow182

    mrplow182 Seasoned Veteran Full Member

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    Jeff Thomas vs Sombrero Man is an all time great bout!

    Gomez vs Arthur was a war. Those guys are hard. For Gomez to go up to Scotland and give that performance was immensely impressive.

    Robin Reid vs Joe Calzaghe wasn't for a domestic title but was an entertaining and evenly matched fight too.

    Thaxton vs Hatton was a real brutal fight bewteen two top fighters as well.
     
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  4. FLINT ISLAND

    FLINT ISLAND PENYRHEOL Full Member

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    Haye V Maccarenelli

    the fight was a antic climax because it finished early

    because they were both big punchers - so whoever got nailed first was going

    but the hype was amazing

    both boxers promised war and were confident

    it was 50/50 - no one could split them of who would win

    for every Haye supporter - you would find another who thought Enzo would win

    great arena

    amazing weigh in - where Haye and Enzo stared each other down

    great atomsphere on the night

    and WBC / WBA / WBO titles on the line
     
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  5. maka

    maka Well-Known Member Full Member

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    a 1 minute blow out to big chicken legs is one of the best fights in the last 20 years? :lol::lol::lol:
     
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  6. THE KNUCKLE

    THE KNUCKLE RIP YER HEID AFF Full Member

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    Moore n macklin was a war,,,
     
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  7. kosaros

    kosaros Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Even though it was not for a British title - Eubank vs Watson 2 is up there as one of the best all British fights of all time, not just the last 20 years. Such a shame it is marred by the injuries suffered to Watson.
     
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  8. Lee Mc

    Lee Mc Boxing Addict banned

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    If we are talking about "British Title" only then I'd have to say Moore vs Macklin.

    I was on holiday when it took place but had a copy of it waiting for me when I got home. I didn't even unpack because I knew it'd be a great fight. However, even I didn't think it would be THAT good.
     
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  9. turpinr

    turpinr Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  10. kerrminator

    kerrminator Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Arthur Gomez and Anderson Mutley were great bouts
     
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  11. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    Arthur v Gomez

    Moore v Macklin

    I agree with Flint that Haye v Enzo was really enjoyable all the way to the end.
     
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  12. Lionel Rose

    Lionel Rose Guest

    I agree with Flint that Haye v Enzo was really enjoyable all the way to the end.[/quote]

    You gotta be kidding, right?!

    I was at the O2 for this fight, and it was the biggest anti climax ever!

    Maccarinelli looked like Bruno did when he went out to face Tyson second time around - scared out of his wits!

    As soon as he entered the ring we knew he wouldn't be hanging around for long.
     
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  13. trotter

    trotter Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Gomez - Arthur for me, love that fight, the intensity is amazing.
     
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  14. noonan

    noonan Guest

    i read question as best all british,title fight, therefore any title so long as 2 brits are fighting,
    Rogan v skelton i still re watch it now, not for purists but a good scrap!!!!

    eubank v benn it has to be tho for me
     
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  15. ishy

    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

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    Gomez-Arthur
    Macklin-Moore
    Mitchell-Johanneson
     
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