What makes a fight classic?

Change of momentum? Knockdowns? Pace and intensity? Underdog upset? Technical skill?

Lots of talk about 'classic' fights, but no clear definition.

Help me out.

 

I would say pace and intensity in the mix with whats at stake.

 

Either a great brawl or a great boxing performance I would think.

 

I'd say it's the kind of fight that you can add to yoru library and watch over and over and enjoy it every time.

 

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LOL, his face.

 

I think a classic fight has ebbs and flow, tension, and a dramatic conclusion, which doesn't have to be a knockout.

 

Good one. That was Chief Justice Douglas' definition of pornography. You know it when you see it.

 

major hype and a good technical brawl

 

I have to say that the fight must have major meaning. What I mean is that I view Morales-Barrera I in higher regard thank Gatti-Ward (although this fight was definitely a classic) because there was more on the line. Which is probably why I'm rating Margarito-Cotto above Vasquez-Marquez III as FOTY. Also, all the things the TS stated are all factors too.

 

How was more on the line in Cotto-Margarito than in Marquez-Vasquez? At least in the latter fight, both guys were top 10 P4P, and the fight was for the lineal title and the Ring title (as well as an ABC belt). Cotto-Margarito was just for an ABC belt.

 

Back and forth action. Unexpected drama and surprises. Displays of studied technique. All of these elements must blend together to make something special.

 

i think the fighters have to be in their primes - it's not classic if they're past it.