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

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  1. Arka

    Arka New Member Full Member

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    Having non-stop pummeled Frazier's for 3 rounds,I doubt that Ali was going to quit or be pulled by his corner. I take it that's what you're referring to.
    Legendary indeed.
     
    Arka, Jul 25, 2009
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  2. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    FOTC for me. Frazier was a machine.
     
    robert ungurean, Jul 25, 2009
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  3. PbP Bacon

    PbP Bacon ALL TIME FAT Full Member

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    FOTC is better from a "pure box" point of view. A better fight with both fighters close to their primes and with their skills pretty much intact.

    But Thrilla wins hands down from a drama point of view. It is in a category of its own. Clash of titans. However, I agree that Thrilla leaves a bittersweet taste when you realize how much permanent damage both fighters took :verysad
     
    PbP Bacon, Jul 25, 2009
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  4. Minotauro

    Minotauro Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Fight of the Century both guys far closer to their primes and just a better fight.
     
    Minotauro, Jul 25, 2009
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  5. Mr Butt

    Mr Butt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    fight of the century prefer the result
     
    Mr Butt, Jul 25, 2009
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  6. PetethePrince

    PetethePrince Slick & Redheaded Full Member

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    I understand how FOTC is the far better spectacle. In fact it's arguably the greatest sporting event. But in terms of a fight I'm surprised by the results of this poll.
     
    PetethePrince, Jul 25, 2009
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  7. Bill Butcher

    Bill Butcher Erik`El Terrible`Morales Full Member

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    The `Thrilla in Manila` was clearly the better fight, thats not a debate in my mind, as good as the FOTC was, great fight also, it didnt have the brutality of the 3rd fight.

    The `Thrilla` is by far the greatest HWT fight in history & the only HWT fight that makes my top 10.

    Both were younger in 71 & the fight may have been `bigger` but it most definitely wasnt `better.`

    Maybe Frazier fans might prefer the 71 fight tho, who knows how this vote will go, ESB is a bit loopy at times.


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    Bill Butcher, Jul 25, 2009
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  8. Bill Butcher

    Bill Butcher Erik`El Terrible`Morales Full Member

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    You must be a HUGE Frazier fan to not enjoy that fight, that was a great great fight IMO, the best HWT fight ever.
     
    Bill Butcher, Jul 25, 2009
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  9. Bill Butcher

    Bill Butcher Erik`El Terrible`Morales Full Member

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    Just checked the poll, suprise suprise, the fight Frazier won is leading 18-13.

    The thread asked for `better fight` not `biggest fight`
     
    Bill Butcher, Jul 25, 2009
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  10. TIGEREDGE

    TIGEREDGE Boxing Addict Full Member

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    even though it was great, i hate watchin g the third fight. it was too brutal and intense.
     
    TIGEREDGE, Jul 25, 2009
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  11. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Ali takes horrible shots he shouldn't be, too. The fight just gives me an uneasy sense of impending disaster, always - I get a dose of fear when watching.
     
    McGrain, Jul 25, 2009
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  12. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    This is a strange thing to say.

    Ali is a far more popular fighter than Frazier.

    And the skill levels on show IS better in the first fight...your preference for brutality is what places you in the minority here IMO, not a secret preference amongst Classic posters for Joe Frazier.
     
    McGrain, Jul 25, 2009
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  13. OBCboxer

    OBCboxer Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    FOTC was the better fight. Both were closer to their primes, both were undefeated and more was on the line. The Thrilla was more exciting but it was just too bitter old men fighting because of pure hatred for each other. I enjoy watching FOTC a lot more.
     
    OBCboxer, Jul 25, 2009
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  14. PetethePrince

    PetethePrince Slick & Redheaded Full Member

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    So you actually think Ali hated Frazier?
     
    PetethePrince, Jul 25, 2009
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  15. OBCboxer

    OBCboxer Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I know he didn't particularly like Frazier.
     
    OBCboxer, Jul 25, 2009
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