In that vain Benn v G Man was the same.
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In that vain Benn v G Man was the same.
I was a huge G-Man fan at that time and was sure he would crush Benn before going on to destroy Roy Jones jr. I had people over for that fight and everyone thought I was crazy to think Gerald could beat Roy. In the first round, when Benn gets knocked through the ropes, I gloated and told all of them it was as good as over and Jones was next. Benn impressed and surprised me by surviving some hellacious punches/punishment, and then coming back to score the stoppage. Sad night in many ways, but inspiring to see another human being persevere and overcome adversity like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Gatti Ruelas definitely was. That fight was the beginning of Gatti transforming from the solid boxer who out pointed Tracy Patterson to the legend boxing fans fell in love with. Gatti came to epitomize excitement in the ring.Quote:
Originally Posted by p4pking
Sugar Ray Leonard v Thomas Hearns 1
Matthew Saad Muhammad v Yaqui Lopez 2
Audley Harrison v Michael Sprott 2
I still would have Roy Jones winning against G Man.Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeeodI was a huge G-Man fan at that time and was sure he would crush Benn before going on to destroy Roy Jones jr. I had people over for that fight and everyone thought I was crazy to think Gerald could beat Roy. In the first round, when Benn gets knocked through the ropes, I gloated and told all of them it was as good as over and Jones was next. Benn impressed and surprised me by surviving some hellacious punches/punishment, and then coming back to score the stoppage. Sad night in many ways, but inspiring to see another human being persevere and overcome adversity like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
LaMotta over Dauthile with just 13 seconds left
Ding-A- Ling man over Nino Rodriguez with just one second left!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lamotta over Dauthile is a great one. Damn, that's the first one I hadn't considered. Really good selection!!Quote:
Originally Posted by holmcall
Think you are correct about Roy and Gerald, BUT... Gerald's punch and speed could have easily scored the upset. More likely that G-Man's aggression walks him into a big left hook. Would've been the most exciting challenge for Roy at that point (IMO).Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterI still would have Roy Jones winning against G Man.Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeeodI was a huge G-Man fan at that time and was sure he would crush Benn before going on to destroy Roy Jones jr. I had people over for that fight and everyone thought I was crazy to think Gerald could beat Roy. In the first round, when Benn gets knocked through the ropes, I gloated and told all of them it was as good as over and Jones was next. Benn impressed and surprised me by surviving some hellacious punches/punishment, and then coming back to score the stoppage. Sad night in many ways, but inspiring to see another human being persevere and overcome adversity like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Not the most historical but definitely one of the more satisfying...Randall Bailey finally catching Mike Jones. Basically signaled the end of Jones career.
Yep. As a Bailey fan, I was rooting for him all fight, and was jumping up and down when he pulled it off!Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
Thank youQuote:
Originally Posted by mikeeodLamotta over Dauthile is a great one. Damn, that's the first one I hadn't considered. Really good selection!!Quote:
Originally Posted by holmcall
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Originally Posted by Spicoli
A true Woody Popper