Gatti/Ward Trilogy vs Barrera/Morales Trilogy

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Sting, Jan 23, 2008.


Page 2 of 2
  1. emanuel_augustus

    emanuel_augustus Boxing Addict Full Member

    4,905
    14
    Jul 27, 2004
    Overall, Gatti and Ward probably put on the better fights, if you're just talking straight up minus skill level. Both of the first fights of the trilogies are two of my all-time (everybody else's too, I would assume) favorite bouts.

    Round 5 of MAB/Morales and Round 9 of Gatti/Ward, well, really no need to type anything else.

    The second fights of each trilogy were a disappointment, while the third installement of each, I thought was better than the second but not as good as the first.

    I personally would call it even.
     
    emanuel_augustus, Jan 23, 2008
    emanuel_augustus, Jan 23, 2008
    #16
  2. jecxbox

    jecxbox St. Brett Full Member

    7,608
    3
    Aug 5, 2007
    action wise the award goes to gatti/ward
    overall importance the award goes to morales/barrera
     
    jecxbox, Jan 23, 2008
    jecxbox, Jan 23, 2008
    #17
  3. huki

    huki huk huk ^_^;; Full Member

    6,475
    2
    Nov 12, 2006
    Everything about Barrera-Morales was better. Also, I could watch their trilogy over and over without getting bored while Gatti-Ward gets boring after a few times because like people already said, they fought like club fighters.

    But Gatti-Ward was still an amazing fight to watch, I don't mean to disrespect them. Their fights just can't be compared to the unbelievable Barrera-Morales trilogy.
     
    huki, Jan 23, 2008
    huki, Jan 23, 2008
    #18
  4. Arriba

    Arriba Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    27,148
    5
    Jun 30, 2007
    Barrera/Morales were better fighters, more action packed and was hate filled.

    The real debate in a few years will be Barrera/Morales against Vasquez/Marquez
     
    Arriba, Jan 24, 2008
    Arriba, Jan 24, 2008
    #19
  5. huki

    huki huk huk ^_^;; Full Member

    6,475
    2
    Nov 12, 2006
    Barrera-Morales 1 was better than both Vasquez-Marquez matches, but I can't wait until their third one. I think it will be very special and a rare case where the third match is the best. I'm hoping they start off more tactical for the first half of the fight and it ends with them brawling and Marquez crawling off the canvas, then knocking out Vasquez in the late rounds. Aaaahhhh.. I can't wait! :twisted:
     
    huki, Jan 24, 2008
    huki, Jan 24, 2008
    #20
  6. Arriba

    Arriba Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    27,148
    5
    Jun 30, 2007
    While I'd concede that MAB-Morales 1 tops Vasquez-Marquez 1 and 2, I'd say the sequel to MAB-Morales is below both Vasquez-Marquez fights.

    MAB-Morales 1
    Vasquez-Marquez 2
    MAB-Morales 3
    Vasquez-Marquez 1
    MAB-Morales 2

    I expect Vasquez-Marquez 3 to be a tremendous end to not just the trilogy...but to the careers of both fighters as well. I don't think either one will be the same after this.
     
    Arriba, Jan 24, 2008
    Arriba, Jan 24, 2008
    #21
  7. pryorgatti

    pryorgatti Active Member Full Member

    1,180
    2
    Nov 1, 2004
    Gatti vs Ward was important for the sport of boxing
     
    pryorgatti, Jan 24, 2008
    pryorgatti, Jan 24, 2008
    #22
  8. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

    41,963
    3,442
    Jun 30, 2005
    barrera-morales.

    gatti-ward is overrated.

    i get a kick out of people saying gatti-ward 1 (which is an extremely good fight) is the best fight ever.

    i don't think it would make my all-time top 40 list.
     
    Thread Stealer, Jan 24, 2008
    Thread Stealer, Jan 24, 2008
    #23
Page 2 of 2