Thought I'd ask the question about obvious examples of gamesmanship in the ring. I sometimes think that there are turning points in a bout, based on low-blows, hitting behind the head, hitting on the break/separation etc.. A recent bout that springs to mind is Kostya Tszyu Vs Ricky Hatton, where after Tszyu was warned about hitting low, the fight resumes and Hatton lands a big left hand deliberately low. This may have taken enough out of Tszyu to compell him to quit, and for Hatton to win, but I like the irony sometimes with fighters I have no bias for, losing after trying every gamesmanship trick in the book. Another fight is Fenech Vs Nelson II, where Fenech used elbows rough-house tactics, and even a knee :twisted: to try and win, but just got a beating from Nelson - the best boxer won, but not always...
Duran v Buchanan immediately springs to mind. Duran was gassed out & Ken was turning the fight around when Duran in his frustration pulled out a low-blow, & the rest as they say is history. Im not saying Buchanan would have won, but the fight was turning in his favour at the moment of one of the most infamous low blow moments in boxing history. Duran had given his all, & the low blow was an act of desperation that paid off big time. In my opinion. Which is mine.
I can't remember Fenech/Hagler 1 let alone the rematch. I think you've got your wires crossed here bud. Talk Gamesmanship look no harder than Leonard/ Hagler or Leonard v Duran 2.
yep wires crossed indeed atsch changed it to Nelson - for some reason thought of hagler (never far from my mind when i think boxing) but they did have some similar skills in the ring at any rate.
its a strange one this it was blatant and it probably sealed the fight and maybe the tide was turning but Duran was well ahead so people tend to think it was irrelevant. I guess if Ken and Roberto made peace then thats that really ( the punch was well after the bell too ! )
