Most overrated boxing matches of all time

Ali vs. Foreman

Leonard vs. Hagler

 

Tyson's fights against Holyfield and Lewis come to mind.

 

Excellent choice. Actually at that time, many voiced their displeasure about the fight.

Seems as though younger fight fans (and the media) like to quote about what a "classic fight" it was, when in reality it really wasn't much of a good fight, just a major upset.

Of course kissing Ali's ass is a a really popular thing these days.

 

On the other hand, Froch vs Pascal hardly ever gets talked about as one of the best fights of Froch's career.

I've never heard of Ali Foreman as being a particularly scintillating fight, but the excitement for me comes from the sheer importance of the event, which I feel is still palpable decades afterwards. It's a historical sense of grandeur, a breathlessness, that gets me, rather than sheer pugilistic thrills.

 

maybe so, but look at the end of round 2 and the beginning of round 3. Marvin was tired. Very tired, and if Tommy had energy himself he could have really done damage. But both guys at that point were exhausted even Hagler. That is why Hagler at the end hurt Hearns with a lunge and then ran toward him but he was tired. Tommy actually hit him with two right hands from the orthodox position early in round 3. Had Hearns had energy and force in those punches who knows..

 

:huh

 

:deal

 

I think Hagler/Leonard and Hagler/Hearns won fight of the year honors largely because of significance. The press doesn't always pick the most action packed fight.

 

Ali Foreman? Completely wrong there. I watched that bout live on closed circuit TV in 74. The anticipation and excitement of that crowd was only surpassed by Ali's third bout with Frazier. With every punch everyone was waiting for Ali to crumple but he didn't and the crowd would roar as he snapped Georges head back with combinations. Those that did not live through that time do not realize the excitement all of Foremans bouts generated.

 

Bruno vs Bugner

 

I'm sure that you had a wonderful experience that night, due to the electric buildup and anticipation, but the action that actually took place in the ring was quite underwhelming.

 

Kevin once again you show your shortcomings. Mr Revisionist.

 

I would reverse the order. When you watch them back to back it's striking the difference 41/2 years made for both of them!

 

What can I say? I have my own criteria for what makes an ATG fight, and that one falls far short on most measures. Maybe when I'm your age, I'll be telling young whippersnappers that their opinions about Tyson and Whitaker fights don't matter because they weren't there (if so, please shoot me). :gun :dead