The 10 Best Heavyweight Title Fights: 2000-2009?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Rumsfeld, Sep 29, 2010.


  1. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    I was bored and penned this.

    Granted, I understand that the time frame was arguably the least exciting in heavyweight history.

    That said, does anyone strongly disagree with these choices and does anybody believe any worthwhile fights were left off my list?

    I was contemplating Jones-Ruiz, but I honestly believe the other 10 fights I listed were better, even if there was some sort of historical "significance" following Roy's win.

    Thoughts?

    http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=25222&more=1
     
  2. Boxed Ears

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    Not most of it but surprisingly, I cannot recall ever seeing Byrd/McCline. :huh It must have squeaked past me. I'll have to watch it soon, if it's that good.
     
  3. PowerPuncher

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    Byrd McCline was horrible, so was Golota-Byrd for my money. Where's Wlad-Peter? Now that was exciting Wlad was shakey and we werent sure if he'd get sparked but was by far the best boxer. Lewis-GRant was short but brutal

    Where's Sanders-Wlad, it was over quick but it was exciting. Williams-Tyson was exciting, as was Tyson-Golota, none lasted long. Chambers-Dimetrenko was good. Haye-Barret was exciting with multiple KDs.

    Danny WIlliams-Potter was 1 of the most dramatic fights - watch it
     
  4. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    So...is Byrd/McCline horrible or one of the best then?
     
  5. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    Horrible from what i remember, watched it once but I thought it was pretty bad
     
  6. Squire

    Squire Let's Go Champ Full Member

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    Pretty good list, can't argue :thumbsup

    I haven't actually seen Byrd-Golota. A while ago I was watching through Byrd's fights but didn't get up to the Golota one

    Its just a list of title fights, some of the fights you mentioned weren't for any belts
     
  7. The Mongoose

    The Mongoose I honor my bets banned

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    -It was actually a surprisingly good close fight as I recall. Been years though but yeah, Byrd certianly gets hurt and dropped early.


    Good list. :good
     
  8. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    Alright...so I'm off to watch a classic best of the decade pretty good horrible fight right now and if I can find it I'll let you all know what it actually was. Or more likely I'll just get sidetracked and watch Hearns/Benitez or something like that.