Biggest HW upset scince Douglas - Tyson?

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  1. Cpt_Vodka

    Cpt_Vodka Teddy Atlas Full Member

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    Does anyone know what the biggest upset is in the HW division since that famous night in Tokyo in 1990?

    Doesn't necessarily have to be a title fight, but I would prefer it...

    My guess is probably Wlad vs. Sanders? I dont know what the odds were on that fight but I would reckon Wlad being a favorite bieng he had the WBO title and also had 6 successful defences prior to this fight... I know Sosnowski over Klitschko would be pretty huge as well.
     
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  2. sugarsean

    sugarsean Boxing Addict Full Member

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    At the time Holyfield beating Tyson in the first fight, and Hasim Rahman Knocking out Lennox Lewis were huge upsets.
     
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  3. Cpt_Vodka

    Cpt_Vodka Teddy Atlas Full Member

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    Rahman over Lewis is a good pick...

    Was Holyfield really a huge underdog tho? Or just a slight under dog? Tyson without a doubt would be the favorite tho
     
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  4. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    Yep those 2, but if I have to chose between them myself I'd say Rahman.
     
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  5. fidds

    fidds Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Holy was a massive underdog against tyson, with his loss to moorer and claims of a heat condition etc... he was a massive underdog.

    Biggest shock had to be rahman in africa though
     
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  6. Scotia

    Scotia Active Member Full Member

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    Lewis v Rahman 1 - no contest

    And should have BEEN no contest - that's the point. Holyfield was just better than Tyson by then, Rahman was better than Lewis for about 30 seconds
     
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  7. gungfu

    gungfu Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Holyfield was a huge underdog. I remember fans and writers were actually fearing for his health and safety for that fight.
     
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  8. Cpt_Vodka

    Cpt_Vodka Teddy Atlas Full Member

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    Oh wow...

    Thanks for the info :thumbsup

    What about the second fight? Was Holy the favorite this time around?
     
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  9. lewishamboy

    lewishamboy Styles Impetuous Full Member

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    Rahman - Lewis by a mile
     
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  10. KCD

    KCD All aboard. Full Member

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    Holyfield was a 25-1 underdog if im not mistaken.

    There have been a few:-

    Holy over Tyson

    The Ruiz and Holyfield trilogy

    Rahman over Lewis

    Sanders over Wlad.
     
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  11. MyStyle

    MyStyle Active Member Full Member

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    yep, Rahman-Lewis
     
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  12. Hax0rJimDuggan

    Hax0rJimDuggan It's me bitches! Full Member

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    How about Tyson-Williams?
     
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  13. jkdking

    jkdking Active Member Full Member

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    when ruiz caught haye with a straight right

    lol
     
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  14. Cpt_Vodka

    Cpt_Vodka Teddy Atlas Full Member

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    Foreman vs. Moorer is also a fight id like to mention...

    Pretty big upset there. Moorer was undefeated and Foreman was way past his glory days, but still a hard punching and tough chinned heavyweight he was. Great finish to a great fight as well.
     
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  15. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    Good ones so far...I'm trying to come up with upsets that haven't been listed yet but having a hard time. I think Bentt-Morrison fits the bill, though.

    Speaking of which, does anyone know what the odds were on Morrison-Foreman? I know Tommy was brought in to be another KO victim for Big George and alot of people were surprised he had it in him to box a solid fight for 12 rounds.
     
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