What are the best sixth rounds in boxing history?

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  1. SixesAndSevens

    SixesAndSevens Gator Wrestler Extraordinaire Full Member

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    Yes, I know this is an odd question, but I figured it'd be a fun thing to try and figure out. Tyson ripped Thomas in the sixth, but that's about all that comes immediately to mind.
     
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  2. SonnyListon>

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    Might be a weird response but I like the 6th of Liston and Ali 1, it was his last serious round against Ali and holds a lot of sentimental value to me.
     
  3. SixesAndSevens

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    I see what you're talking about, and I think it is still a pretty good round. Just a reminder that Ali - Liston I wasn't as monstrously one sided as people make it out to be- It kind of reminds me of Leonard - Duran II in that sense.
     
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  4. Dubblechin

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    Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Tommy Hearns I ... Rd 6.

    A preview of things to come.
     
  5. Dubblechin

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    Of course, Juan Manuel Marquez vs Manny Pacquiao 4 ... Rd 6.

    Made one question who actually won the series.
     
  6. SixesAndSevens

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    Both good picks. I might need to sit down and watch the quadrilogy between Marquez and Pacquaio again, those fights were real solid.
     
  7. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Gatti roaring back from certain defeat against Rodriguez is about as good as it gets for a 6 round fight.
     
  8. bolo specialist

    bolo specialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wasn't DeLaHoya-Quartey's round 6 the one where they traded KDs?
     
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  9. bolo specialist

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    You could argue that that round was essentially the birth of a legend.
     
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  10. SixesAndSevens

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    It sure was.
     
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  11. SonnyListon>

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    Undeniably. That 6th round perpetuated boxing into its golden age. I dont like Ali but ill always be greatful for all hes done for the beloved sports.
     
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  12. Dubblechin

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    Bowe-Holyfield III ... Rd. 6.

    The doctor considers stopping the fight in Holyfield's corner after round 5. Evander comes out and floors Bowe for the first time in his career in the opening seconds of round 6.
     
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    Lewis-Vitali ... Rd. 6.

    Turn off the sound and watch rd 6. HBO is tearing Lewis a new butthole thru most of the round, but both guys land bombs in the round and Vitali has his face torn off, is holding and staggering as the round concludes. Just a war.
     
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    Round 6 of André Berto vs Victor Ortiz 1. An epic moment that was enhanced when Emanuel Steward shouted “Ohhh mah Gawd!!”

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