2008 was a tumultuous year for the sweet science with a lot of big fights, big triumphs and big let downs.
Some of the boxers who won truly big fights in our recently departed year include Manny Pacquiao, Wladimir Klitschko, Vitali Klitschko, Joe Calzaghe, Chad Dawson, Ricky Hatton, Paul Williams, Tomasz Adamek, Carl Froch, Vernon Forrest, David Haye, Arthur Abraham, Vic Darchinyan, Daniel Santos, Antonio Margarito, Timothy Bradley, Nate Campbell, Israel Vasquez and Celestino Caballero.
Which three fighters do you think did the best job in 2008?
Send in a list of your top three to bonecrusher@fastmail.fm and we'll announce the results one week from today.
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