gutsiest performances of all time

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by William Walker, May 6, 2020.


Page 1 of 6
  1. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

    7,901
    9,151
    Apr 9, 2020
    Was just wondering what people thought were the gutsiest performances were, win or lose. It's difficult for me to pick:

    Joe Frazier vs. Muhammad Ali (either one, really)
    Mike Weaver vs. John Tate
    Evander Holyfield vs. Riddick Bowe I (Holyfield)
    George Foreman vs. Ron Lyle (both, but Foreman especially)
    Jimmy Young vs. George Foreman
    Larry Holmes vs. Earnie Shavers (both)
    Leon Spinks vs. Muhammad Ali I
    George Foreman vs. Joe Frazier I (Frazier)
    Archie Moore vs. Yvon Durelle I
    Matthew Saad Muhammad vs. Everybody
    Caveman Lee vs. John LoCicero
    Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Joey Maxim (Robinson)
    Emile Griffith vs. Benny Paret III (Griffith)
    Alexis Arguello vs. Alfredo Escalera I (Escalera)

    I know for you Benn-McClellan, LaMotta-Dauthuille II fans this list seems incomplete, but to me these were at the top. thoughts? Are my picks overrated, or just lacking some of the classics?
     
    William Walker, May 6, 2020
    William Walker, May 6, 2020
    #1
    Unnecessarily Hostile, AwardedSteak863 and George Crowcroft like this.
  2. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    24,341
    9,956
    Jun 23, 2008
    Hilmer Kenty took a bad beating from Sean O'Grady yet hung tough til the end. There were a ton of moments in that fight when it looked like he wouldn't last the distance, but he did. ON TOP of the fact that he was under the weather, I'd say it was a pretty damn gutsy performance in a losing effort.

    And he was never the same again.
     
    Xplosive, May 6, 2020
    Xplosive, May 6, 2020
    #2
    Unnecessarily Hostile, Richard M Murrieta, greynotsoold and 1 other person like this.
  3. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

    27,131
    44,903
    Mar 3, 2019
    Definitely definitely need Chacon/Limon 4.
     
    George Crowcroft, May 6, 2020
    George Crowcroft, May 6, 2020
    #3
    young griffo, Unnecessarily Hostile, Richard M Murrieta and 2 others like this.
  4. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

    7,901
    9,151
    Apr 9, 2020
    I've heard of those, but never watched, I'll have to check 'em out. thnx
     
    William Walker, May 6, 2020
    William Walker, May 6, 2020
    #4
  5. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    24,341
    9,956
    Jun 23, 2008
    Both are on YouTube. O'Grady-Kenty and Chacon-Limon 4.
     
    Xplosive, May 6, 2020
    Xplosive, May 6, 2020
    #5
    Richard M Murrieta and George Crowcroft like this.
  6. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

    6,063
    11,265
    Aug 16, 2018
    Arthur Abraham vs Edison Miranda. I was never much of a fan of Abraham's but I respected his toughness. He fought hard with a broken jaw and a lot of blood loss against a brutal puncher. I remember Miranda hit him with some big shots right on that jaw and you could see Abraham cringing in pain everytime Miranda Landed.
     
    AwardedSteak863, May 6, 2020
    AwardedSteak863, May 6, 2020
    #6
    Cecil, Smokin Bert, Seamus and 1 other person like this.
  7. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

    27,131
    44,903
    Mar 3, 2019
    You've NEVER watched Chacón/Limón IV? Bro, you're severely missing out. It's literally a lock for top 3 fights ever. Well worth anyone's time.
     
    George Crowcroft, May 6, 2020
    George Crowcroft, May 6, 2020
    #7
    young griffo and AwardedSteak863 like this.
  8. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

    27,131
    44,903
    Mar 3, 2019
    Soo-Hwan Hong vs Hector Carrasquilla
     
    George Crowcroft, May 6, 2020
    George Crowcroft, May 6, 2020
    #8
    FighterInTheWind and 88Chris05 like this.
  9. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    24,341
    9,956
    Jun 23, 2008
    So ironic. I rewatched that last night lol.

    Even more ironic, Hong would quit in his first title defense against Ricardo Cardona. Although to be fair, he was cut to ribbons and taking a totally one sided beating. I don't really blame him.
     
    Xplosive, May 6, 2020
    Xplosive, May 6, 2020
    #9
    FighterInTheWind and George Crowcroft like this.
  10. Bulldog24

    Bulldog24 Boxing Junkie Full Member

    11,333
    4,210
    Aug 2, 2013
    Eubank-Thompson I
     
    Bulldog24, May 6, 2020
    Bulldog24, May 6, 2020
    #10
    Jel likes this.
  11. Bulldog24

    Bulldog24 Boxing Junkie Full Member

    11,333
    4,210
    Aug 2, 2013
    This content is protected


    54m20s - 54m55s
     
    Bulldog24, May 6, 2020
    Bulldog24, May 6, 2020
    #11
  12. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

    7,901
    9,151
    Apr 9, 2020
    i believe you on the greatness of Chacon-Lamon, and have been meaning to watch them, but for me, it will never make the top three. Trying to rank that fight above Foreman vs. Lyle, Moore-Durelle I, and Griffith-Paret III, is like believing you could fight Foreman, Shavers, and Tyson all at once, with your eyes closed, and still think you wouldn't get into much trouble, weird analogy ik, but the argument required one
     
    William Walker, May 6, 2020
    William Walker, May 6, 2020
    #12
  13. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

    27,131
    44,903
    Mar 3, 2019
    Wait till you watch it. I'd put money that may change.
     
    George Crowcroft, May 6, 2020
    George Crowcroft, May 6, 2020
    #13
    Jel likes this.
  14. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

    27,131
    44,903
    Mar 3, 2019
    I watched it today actually, about 3 hours ago. Mustered something real special to get through that second round.
     
    George Crowcroft, May 6, 2020
    George Crowcroft, May 6, 2020
    #14
  15. ChrisJS

    ChrisJS Boxing Addict Full Member

    3,238
    7,119
    Sep 11, 2018
    Wilder getting into the ring after wearing that paralyzing ring costume.

    Also one that actually deserves a real mention is Johnny Owen against Pintor.
     
    ChrisJS, May 6, 2020
    ChrisJS, May 6, 2020
    #15
    young griffo, Xplosive and George Crowcroft like this.
Page 1 of 6