The better fight: Fight of the Century or Thrilla in Manilla?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by bxrfan, Jul 24, 2009.


  1. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 MONZON VS HAGLER 2025 banned Full Member

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    They were both done. It was sad and lacked all of the grandeur of the first fight for me.

    I don't count it as a great win when you give context to the situation it only proved something we already knew, something that takes a lot out of a man to show they were both willing to give it all up in the ring.
     
  2. Flash24

    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This is excellent. Wish I wrote it lol.
     
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  3. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    The Thrilla In Manila was the better fight. The pace was unreal from the opening bell. Ali was punching with hate like he never had before or after. The drama with the heat in the ring, Frazier beating up Ali for about 6 straight rounds. The # of punches thrown.
    The 1st fight was not all Frazier but he was borderline dominating.