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I'm not talking about the fights where the underdog scores a KO on a "lucky punch" or anything like that.
I'm talking about fights where the big underdog absolutely dominated the favorite in a way that would suggest that the underdog was CLEARLY the better fighter going in and make the oddsmakers say "WTF was I thinking."
Thinking along the lines of a Jeff Lacy/Joe Calzaghe situation, where the underdog just eats the favorite's soul in the ring.
I'll be honest, one time I was left jaw to the floor was when Hopkins schooled Pavlik. He ruined a top fighter, exposed him and made him look like nothing. I thought Hopkins had bit off more than he could chew at his age against a young, hungry puncher.
Wongjongkam getting stopped by a guy with a losing record recently was a massive shock and is probably the upset of 2012.
Pac Dominating Barrrera was a big shock at the time
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Originally Posted by bzkfn
That's a great example, I can't believe I forgot that one. Bhop ate his heart.
Pacquiao dominating Oscar was stunning too. I never saw that coming at all.
I'd also add Mosley beating the crap outta Margarito, just a stunning performance.
No, when Oscar came in so light it was just when would he be stopped but even then Pacquaio couldnt put him down or away. Oscar just quit.Quote:
Originally Posted by bzkfn
Mosley is a steroid cheat, fuck him! Stop giving him props for being a dirty cunt.
Holyfield was a 20-1 underdog in his 1st fight with Tyson, and hardly anyone was giving Evander a chance. We should have known better, Holyfield had the heart of a lion and whipped Mike like a redheaded step-child.
Douglass - Tyson was also a huge upset that was for the most part dominated by Buster.
Least we forget Dempsey vs Willard back in the day, nobody thought Jack had a prayer.
Like Mark Twain said: “It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.”
Holyfield didnt completely dominate, Tyson still wan a fair few rounds. Douglas Tyson the same and Mike had him out on his ass too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mars_ax
Bullshit. I'm not buying that you thought a fucking 1 fight lightweight would stop Oscar. Not a chance you saw that coming.Quote:
Originally Posted by rossNo, when Oscar came in so light it was just when would he be stopped but even then Pacquaio couldnt put him down or away. Oscar just quit.Quote:
Originally Posted by bzkfn
Mosley is a steroid cheat, fuck him! Stop giving him props for being a dirty cunt.
Yes Mosley is a steroid cheat, but he tested clean for that fight, and it was against a guy planning to use loaded gloves on him.
Considering that both Holyfield & Douglass were huge underdogs who dished out a beating to Tyson, and then knocked him out, i'd call that a dominating type performance.Quote:
Originally Posted by rossHolyfield didnt completely dominate, Tyson still wan a fair few rounds. Douglas Tyson the same and Mike had him out on his ass too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mars_ax
Edwin Rosario - Livingston Bramble was one.
Ali - Foreman was another.
Winky over Tito was an ass whooping. I really thought Tito would break down Winky and knock him out. Boy was I wrong.
mayweather dominated corrales in a way that most people didn't expect.
not that mayweather was an underdog...but it was complete domination.
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Originally Posted by bzkfnBullshit. I'm not buying that you thought a fucking 1 fight lightweight would stop Oscar. Not a chance you saw that coming.Quote:
Originally Posted by rossNo, when Oscar came in so light it was just when would he be stopped but even then Pacquaio couldnt put him down or away. Oscar just quit.Quote:
Originally Posted by bzkfn
Mosley is a steroid cheat, fuck him! Stop giving him props for being a dirty cunt.
Yes Mosley is a steroid cheat, but he tested clean for that fight, and it was against a guy planning to use loaded gloves on him.
Not one single person who knew anything about boxing, thought Oscar stood a chance. He, hadnt fought at that weight for over 7 years and only managed to put just over a pound on over night by the use of an intravenus (or however you spell it) drip!
This fight to me is absolutely no different to Wards win over Dawson. Although Dawson agreed to it the fight was a joke and meaningless.
I think that Chavez was the under-dog when he fought Rosario.