Wlad-Ibragimov was the worst fight but other fights were bigger, hyped more and promised more, so when they turned out to be terrible, the disappointment was greater. I never expected Pac's fights with Shane or Clottey to be FOTY contenders and wasn't really that surprised by the outcomes. Hopkins, at that point, was piling up boring title defences almost every time out, so I doubt anyone was expecting Zale-Graziano. Leonard-Duran III was disappointing but given what stage of their careers they were at and Duran's late-career inconsistency, a repeat of the Brawl in Montreal was unlikely. All things considered, it has to be Oscar-Tito. Two outstanding, unbeaten fighters in their prime whi could box and punch - a great fight seemed All-but guaranteed. That the biggest 147 bout since Leonard-Hearns was so awful is clearly the biggest disappointment for me.
I can't believe there's not a Mayweather contestant. He's bored the **** out of fans time and again. From this list, I'd say Klit vs. Ibragamov simply because it could have been over in 4, but was extended due to a lack of fire from the champion.
Have people watched Leonard-Duran 3? It featured an old Duran looking bloated, following around Leonard, who was in the move and retreat mode that served him well in No Mas. Only Roberto and Ray were well declined from what they used to be. Hardly any action or drama at all. People in the crowd yelled "bull****, bull****" because the fight was so terrible. Ray was the 2nd biggest star in boxing at the time behind Tyson. After this fight, his next bout with Norris did poor at the box office. Lots of empty seats at MSG. Much, much worse than say, Pacquiao-Clottey. At least Pacquiao was throwing lots of shots and making it somewhat entertaining by letting his hands go and naking himself a target (and eating uppercuts as a result), or Taylor-Hopkins 1, which was interesting towards the end. I thought the Taylor-Hopkins rematch was considerably worse.
Trinidad-DLH was the most disappointing given the expectations. But compared to Leonard-Duran 3, it was like Gatti-Robinson in excitement.
I've seen it. As you say, Duran basically waddled around the ring after Leonard and barely landed a shot. Was miles away from the Duran who beat Barkely in the same year.
i never saw leonard hagler 3 or all of pac/mosely, but how could it NOT be KLIT-IBRAG?? Unless you argue that it wasn't a "big" fight, it was one of the most boring sporting events i ever watched at almost any level of competition
The KD alone (or what should have been ruled one) in the Klitschko-Ibragimov stinkfest puts it above Leonard-Duran 3. That's how horrible "Uno Mas" was.
You know what was another awful fight? Ali-Frazier 2. Especially considering the fact that that borefest was sandwiched between two of the greatest fights ever.
Haye vs Valuev was absolutely god awful. Bradley vs Alexander was ****ing dire. Havnt seen Wlad vs Ibragimov but I can imagine it was shocking