"Great" fights you consider overrated?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Svengali, Feb 27, 2008.


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  1. Svengali

    Svengali Guest

    I can't be alone in this. There's lots of cliche legendary matches that we just think aren't as good of fights as they are touted. They usually involve big time fighters in fights of mega signifigance. But beyond the hype, stars, and consequences, the actual fight is something of a let down. Or, not as good as is often portrayed.

    What are yours?

    The one that always immediately came to mind when I thought about is Hearns-Leonard 1. Yes I know, blasephmy. But really, when you get past the dramatic ending and the fact that these were two of the best welters of all time, most of the fight was very tedious. At least to me anyways.
     
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  2. good right hand

    good right hand Well-Known Member Full Member

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    maybe ward-gatti 3,

    it was a good fight, but i dident think i was better then some of the other fights that year and it took fight of the year honors.
     
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  3. Swedish81

    Swedish81 Member Full Member

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    I've said it before and I say it again. Foreman - Lyle

    Both man got knocked down, yeah. Entertaining? Yes of course but neither man showed any boxing skills at all. If you just wants too see raw power you might as well throw 2 bears into the ring, and it would be just as entertaining.
    That is why I think this one is the most overrated boxing-match ever.

    But it was a good brawl.
     
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  4. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Ali-Liston I.
     
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  5. Sonny's jab

    Sonny's jab Guest

    I agree.

    It's only become a "classic" because it gives everyone an excuse to worship at the shrine of the youthful and handsome Cassius Clay.
    And Liston's enigmatic personality adds even more interest.

    But, it was really an uneventful six rounds, with a farcical ending.
     
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  6. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Glad someone else agrees.
     
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  7. smokin joe

    smokin joe Member Full Member

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    leanord hearns
     
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  8. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Gatti-Ward (all 3)
    Frazier ali II & III
     
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  9. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Most people agree that the second Frazier/Ali fight wasn't as great as the other two.
     
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  10. C. M. Clay II

    C. M. Clay II Manassah's finest! Full Member

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    I don't hear anyone calling this one of the greatest fights of all-time. I don't see your point.:huh
     
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  11. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Some people consider it "great".

    I don't.
     
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  12. bxrfan

    bxrfan Sizzle Full Member

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    Hagler-Hearns. After the first round it was really a one-sided matchup, with Hagler walking Hearns down. Too short as well.
     
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  13. Robbi

    Robbi Marvelous Full Member

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    Gatti v Ward I.
     
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  14. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    I have never ever seen the fight actually described as "great". A great win, a great performance, but a great fight? :huh
     
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  15. fists of fury

    fists of fury Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Holyfield - Bowe 1 and 2. Good, but not great.
     
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