What are some of the greatest passing of the torch fights?

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  1. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I don't think Holyfield vs Bowe fits the criteria it should've been a passing of the torch moment for Bowe but it was actually Holyfield that ended up outlasting Bowe after the trilogy.
     
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  2. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That is a solid point. But, it was a great fight where the younger lion wrested the title from the established champion.
     
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  3. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    Canelo-Golovkin 2
     
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  4. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    too one sided
     
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  5. Shay Sonya

    Shay Sonya The REAL Wonder Woman! Full Member

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    John L. Sullivan vs, James J. Corbett. The torch was passed. John never fought again.
    James J. Jeffries vs. Jack Johnson. The torch was passed. Jim never fought again.
    Joe Louis vs. Rocky Marciano. The torch was passed. Joe never fought again..
     
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  6. Mastrangelo

    Mastrangelo Active Member Full Member

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    Hozumi Hasegawa vs Veeraphol Sahaprom I is my favorite fight of that sort.

    Veeraphol still had enough in him to push Hasegawa to his limits - but young guy showed He had what it takes.
     
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  7. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Maske-Williams
     
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  8. FThabxinfan

    FThabxinfan Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I mean he did swole those
     
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  9. Bronze Tiger

    Bronze Tiger Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I totally agree with Mccallum vs Toney …in fact it might be the best example….both men agree that those fights made James Toney a better fighter
     
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  10. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    McCullum-Toney has been my favourite pick so far.

    Mayweather-De La Hoya is a great pick too.

    Norton-Holmes is a great pick as well.
     
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  11. Mike Cannon

    Mike Cannon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Mickey Walker / Jack Britain
    Fitz / Dempsey
    Leonard / Welsh
     
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  12. Viy

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    Erik Morales v Marcos Maidana
     
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