Which passing of the torch fight s were competitive?

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  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Holmes v Norton is a great example. Probably one of the most two sided fight s in heavy weight history where the title changes hands. I don't really regard the ali v spinks as passing the torch. Think it was more ali v Holmes. That was a fight that had to happen for the lineal passing of the torch. Similarly holmes and tyson.
     
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  2. juppity

    juppity Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hatton vs Tszyu . Hatton was a live underdog in this fight. KT
    was established p for p fighter and first man in 30 yrs to unify
    jw division in 30 yrs. KT had only one loss in career over a decade
    and that was upset of the yr.
     
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  3. Legend X

    Legend X Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Sometimes "passing of the torch" just seems to be an excuse/label put on a fight to justify a cynical mismatch.
    It's a way to excuse matching an up-and-coming attraction or new champion against an over-the-hill great, usually retired or dethroned ex-champ, for big money.
    Usually the old guy doesn't actually have a "torch" to pass, he's just being symbolically sacrificed.

    In genuine passing-the-torch fights you'd expect them to be more competitive.
    I like the mention of Holmes-Norton, that's more of a "passing of the torch" than Holmes-Ali, which was a disgraceful mismatch.

    Whitaker-De La Hoya.

    Pedroza-McGuigan.
     
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