whats the most disapointing fight in the history of the sport?

Like to think i know my boxing from all eras when it comes to the good and the bad, but ugly i only really know of post 2000

just re-watched jones-hopkins 2 and its just horrible to watch. No the fight was never going to be about 2 of the best in their prime battling eachother but it was arguably 2 of the greatest 160-175 pounders in the history of the sport fighting in what should of been an historic rematch but instead turned into a horrible poor affair that had the markings of a bar room brawl

remember for years talking to boxing fans about the possibility of a rematch between the 2 and it always got tongues wagging, even when the fight was announced at a time that jones jr was more than a shot fighter it was greeted with excitement in most quarters

i see what you are saying man but i had little interest in that fight to begin with

it would be like watching ac milan v real madrid of the 90s, two great teams and i would be interested in seeing who won but id rather watch united v livepool of the same time even if they werent anywhere near as good

in recent memory id like to say audley v haye was disapointing, but i knew it was gonna happen

hatton v pac was disapointing, but just coz of the mannor in which our boy was taken appart

moore v picarillo was a bit disapointing, all my mates was round mine, full fridge of beer expecting a barnstormer as most of moores at that level were and it was an easy night

froch v dirrell

Recently it would have to be Bradley - Alexander. A boring,shit ass fight that was supposed to pin two great fighters in there prime together. All we got was a snoozer and then a panzy quitter opting out of the fight because of a clash of heads. Then seconds later everything was alright with his eye, very similiar to Mayorga quiting from a hand injury then whipping his face and cleaning his ears out with the same hand.

Most disappointing in history ? Probably not just in recent memory.

Any fight that has featured audley harrison.

De La Hoya-Trinidad. It was suppose to be the Leonard-Hearns of that generation. I'm pretty sure people know why it was disappointing.

Memory a bit off but was a fight involving Nicky walker-Ron admundson-Dan Schomer ???? Two of the three I believe. It had to have at least 3 rounds in which not a single punch landed. Was just dreadful.

Terry Norris Vs Paul vaden. Ugh

Junior Witter v Demarcus Corley. I had an idea it was going to be pretty poor. Did I not have a concept of how poor it actually could be.
Skelton v Williams in the Millenium Stadium. When you buy tickets expecting to see JoeCal v Glen Johnson, that farce really got me annoyed.
Klitschko v Ibragimov. Baaad.

1.The heavyweight that started crying in the middle of the fight.

2. Clottey vs Pacman. Clottey was suppose to fight

I think most of the fights listed don't qualify.
Here's why. In order for it to be the most disapointing fight in history it would have to either involve two big names or 1 superstar name.

So far I think gen. bulldog has listed the biggest let down...

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Originally Posted by generalbulldog

De La Hoya-Trinidad. It was suppose to be the Leonard-Hearns of that generation. I'm pretty sure people know why it was disappointing.

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Great call on this one.

How about Tysons return fight vs. McNeeley?

Leonard-Hearns 2 Leonard-Duran 3 Too little too late. Leonard gets two paydays in and boors the crap out of the fans and if I missed my guess, Hearns got a draw after putting Leonard down on his tail and he wouldn't mix it up with an old Duran.

Another 1 that qualifies would be Tyson-Holyfield 2. After the huge shock in the 1st fight people were expecting another thrilling HW fight in the sequel to see if Tyson can avenge his loss, not to mentioned the fight did 1.99 million PPV buys, the most ever at the time (now surpassed by Oscar-Floyd). The fight ended with a huge thud when Tyson bit Holyfield's ear robbing fans of a worthy sequel.

So I would say imo this is the most disappointing fight in history because of what happened. This was at the sport's premier division, not to mentioned the most bought PPV at the time.

Dela Hoya - Mayweather - Damn over 2m PPV buys for that?
Tyson - Spinks - People expected a good showing from Spinks given that he was able to stop Cooney. Superfight for the real lineal heavyweight title lasted 90 seconds :( . Some people thinks Spinks throw the fight :D
Lewis-Tyson - Tyson looks like a punching bag out there. Lewis purposely did not KO him right away. One sided fight. Its supposed to be a dramatic Ali-Frazier fight.

Sonny Liston/Muhammad Ali 2 was extremely disappointing.

Rocky Marciano/Joe Walcott 2 was extremely disappointing.

I thought Patterson/Liston was disappointing, both fights. Same way you can say Frazier/Foreman and Norton/Foreman were disappointing. Wanted to see Floyd and Joe do a bit better than that as Champions of the World. as for Ken he always got blown out by the big bombers: Shavers, Foreman, Cooney. but gave fits to the great boxers like Ali and Holmes.

Another disappointing fight was Tyson/Holyfield 2 as has been mentioned above.

Also Klit/Lennox was disappointing as it was left hanging and unresolved really.

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Another 1 that qualifies would be Tyson-Holyfield 2. After the huge shock in the 1st fight people were expecting another thrilling HW fight in the sequel to see if Tyson can avenge his loss, not to mentioned the fight did 1.99 million PPV buys, the most ever at the time (now surpassed by Oscar-Floyd). The fight ended with a huge thud when Tyson bit Holyfield's ear robbing fans of a worthy sequel.

So I would say imo this is the most disappointing fight in history because of what happened. This was at the sport's premier division, not to mentioned the most bought PPV at the time.

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I could just never give Tyson the satisfaction in that one...if for any other reason then that it was surely headed for the exact same conclusion as the first by all indications. Mike milked much more from quitting like that, media boo hoo spotlight etc then he did if he had been cleanly tko'd...what a kook.

Similiar one of the most disapointing to 'not' happen was when they were originally signed back in 91'

Randall vs Chavez 3.....many yrs and few rehab clinics too late for Frankie who should have had Chavez in mandatory rematch asap.

Trinidad vs Jones jr in way....Jones jr was calling out Tito waaaaay back strictly on his name value and it comes off far too old and Tito well outta weight range. Bit of a farce fight with names only.

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Any fight that has featured audley harrison.

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You expected entertainment from A Farce?

I disagree with Jones/Hopkins 2 being "disappointing", because their first fight was absolutely unwatchable so I'm not sure why anyone was expecting anything more from the 2nd fight.

Biggest disappointment (for me at least) was Tyson/Lewis. After all the buildup, to see Tyson look like utter shit and get destroyed so easily was really disappointing.

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I disagree with Jones/Hopkins 2 being "disappointing", because their first fight was absolutely unwatchable so I'm not sure why anyone was expecting anything more from the 2nd fight.

Biggest disappointment (for me at least) was Tyson/Lewis. After all the buildup, to see Tyson look like utter shit and get destroyed so easily was really disappointing.

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tyson/lewis was a massive anti climax all things considering

1st round was fun, after that it just turned into a beating. Lewis should of had him out of their after 4rds, absolutely no need to continue the punishment

khan-barrera was also a big fuk off anti climax. Honestly thought we were in for a classic scrap, the cut ruined what could of been a great fight

for me these spring to mind :

Haye v Valuev was a bore.

Tyson v Boneclutcher promised fireworks and was awful.

Leonard v Duran 3 was a joke.

Khan v Prescott , i really thought prescott could have got khan out of there earlier.

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for me these spring to mind :

Haye v Valuev was a bore.

Tyson v Boneclutcher promised fireworks and was awful.

Leonard v Duran 3 was a joke.

Khan v Prescott , i really thought prescott could have got khan out of there earlier.

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i see what you are saying man but i had little interest in that fight to begin with

it would be like watching ac milan v real madrid of the 90s, two great teams and i would be interested in seeing who won but id rather watch united v livepool of the same time even if they werent anywhere near as good

in recent memory id like to say audley v haye was disapointing, but i knew it was gonna happen

hatton v pac was disapointing, but just coz of the mannor in which our boy was taken appart

moore v picarillo was a bit disapointing, all my mates was round mine, full fridge of beer expecting a barnstormer as most of moores at that level were and it was an easy night

froch v dirrell

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Oh look, all fights involving British fighters. I'd never have guessed.

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Oh look, all fights involving British fighters. I'd never have guessed.

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i am british

i like watching fights involving non british fighters but i find it hard to get excited about them so at the same time wouldnt get as disapointed if one didnt deliver

that ok?

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Oh look, all fights involving British fighters. I'd never have guessed.

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i am british

i like watching fights involving non british fighters but i find it hard to get excited about them so at the same time wouldnt get as disapointed if one didnt deliver

that ok?

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Not sure yet.

I'll let you know in due course.

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Oh look, all fights involving British fighters. I'd never have guessed.

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i am british

i like watching fights involving non british fighters but i find it hard to get excited about them so at the same time wouldnt get as disapointed if one didnt deliver

that ok?

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element of truth in that

stayed up till silly o`clock watching cotto-mayorga hoping somewhere in the fight mayorga could put a dent in cottos armour just to make it interesting. But at the end of the night i wouldnt of been dissapointed to of seen any fighter win/lose as i would be if it was a brit involved

Nationality doesn't really have any bearing with me.

British or not.

It's all to do with talent and/or personality.

Alvarez vs Hatton, I stayed up for, but was rooting for Alvarez. More exciting fighter, more to offer, Hatton bores me.

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Nationality doesn't really have any bearing with me.

British or not.

It's all to do with talent and/or personality.

Alvarez vs Hatton, I stayed up for, but was rooting for Alvarez. More exciting fighter, more to offer, Hatton bores me.

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do you cheer on your national side?

unless the fighter is an utter prick of naz/anthony small proportions i find it all but impossible to cheer against a fellow countrymen

saying that i wanted barrera to batter khan

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do you cheer on your national side?

unless the fighter is an utter prick of naz/anthony small proportions i find it all but impossible to cheer against a fellow countrymen

saying that i wanted barrera to batter khan

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As a United fan, and the amount of shit that England has brought our players, I am not England's biggest fan. Never want them to lose (in major tournaments anyway) but not passionate about them at all. Why should I cheer on players I genuinely don't like - the same with British boxers? Why should I cheer on someone just because they're British? Even if they are total bellends? I shouldn't.

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do you cheer on your national side?

unless the fighter is an utter prick of naz/anthony small proportions i find it all but impossible to cheer against a fellow countrymen

saying that i wanted barrera to batter khan

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As a United fan, and the amount of shit that England has brought our players, I am not England's biggest fan. Never want them to lose (in major tournaments anyway) but not passionate about them at all. Why should I cheer on players I genuinely don't like - the same with British boxers? Why should I cheer on someone just because they're British? Even if they are total bellends? I shouldn't.

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is the whole man utd-england thing still going

fuks sake that was years back all that happened

i take pride in my countryman and the fact they want to put us on the map for their sporting capabilities. I completely understand where your coming from though as with certains sport where england/britain is concerned i couldnt give 2shits

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is the whole man utd-england thing still going

fuks sake that was years back all that happened

i take pride in my countryman and the fact they want to put us on the map for their sporting capabilities. I completely understand where your coming from though as with certains sport where england/britain is concerned i couldnt give 2shits

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Yeah, it's still there mate.

Anyway, I am a fan of the majority of British boxers anyway. There's only a couple of exceptions. Everyone is different.

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is the whole man utd-england thing still going

fuks sake that was years back all that happened

i take pride in my countryman and the fact they want to put us on the map for their sporting capabilities. I completely understand where your coming from though as with certains sport where england/britain is concerned i couldnt give 2shits

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Yeah, it's still there mate.

Anyway, I am a fan of the majority of British boxers anyway. There's only a couple of exceptions. Everyone is different.

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i am a united fan from salford and the united v england thing is only there with bellends unfortunately

the real united fans cheer on the national side as much as they do their club side

i had a discussion with a couple of "united fans" on another forum, all this united>england bollox just before the world cup, shocking attitude

mind you they were from peterborough or somewhere, says it all

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i am a united fan from salford and the united v england thing is only there with bellends unfortunately

the real united fans cheer on the national side as much as they do their club side

i had a discussion with a couple of "united fans" on another forum, all this united>england bollox just before the world cup, shocking attitude

mind you they were from peterborough or somewhere, says it all

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Which forum was that out of interest?

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i am a united fan from salford and the united v england thing is only there with bellends unfortunately

the real united fans cheer on the national side as much as they do their club side

i had a discussion with a couple of "united fans" on another forum, all this united>england bollox just before the world cup, shocking attitude

mind you they were from peterborough or somewhere, says it all

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Which forum was that out of interest?

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uk-muscle

where are you from?

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i am a united fan from salford and the united v england thing is only there with bellends unfortunately

the real united fans cheer on the national side as much as they do their club side

i had a discussion with a couple of "united fans" on another forum, all this united>england bollox just before the world cup, shocking attitude

mind you they were from peterborough or somewhere, says it all

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Which forum was that out of interest?

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uk-muscleheads

where are you from?

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As a liverpool fan the only player's I didnt like playing for England was Beckham and G.Neville, the others i didnt mind and cheered on.

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Dela Hoya - Mayweather - Damn over 2m PPV buys for that?
Tyson - Spinks - People expected a good showing from Spinks given that he was able to stop Cooney. Superfight for the real lineal heavyweight title lasted 90 seconds :( . Some people thinks Spinks throw the fight :D
Lewis-Tyson - Tyson looks like a punching bag out there. Lewis purposely did not KO him right away. One sided fight. Its supposed to be a dramatic Ali-Frazier fight.

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Got to say mate.I enjoyed all the fights you mentioned.

They were not great but good in there own way.

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As a liverpool fan the only player's I didnt like playing for England was Beckham and G.Neville, the others i didnt mind and cheered on.

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ewe,

Mods, did you know there was a scouser posting on the board?

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Dela Hoya - Mayweather - Damn over 2m PPV buys for that?
Tyson - Spinks - People expected a good showing from Spinks given that he was able to stop Cooney. Superfight for the real lineal heavyweight title lasted 90 seconds :( . Some people thinks Spinks throw the fight :D
Lewis-Tyson - Tyson looks like a punching bag out there. Lewis purposely did not KO him right away. One sided fight. Its supposed to be a dramatic Ali-Frazier fight.

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Got to say mate.I enjoyed all the fights you mentioned.

They were not great but good in there own way.

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i can imagine oscars fights with mayweather/trinidad wouldnt of gone down overly well with your casual fan

but for your hardcore fight fan it was 24rounds of pure joy, hairs on the back of your neck stuff

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I disagree with Jones/Hopkins 2 being "disappointing", because their first fight was absolutely unwatchable so I'm not sure why anyone was expecting anything more from the 2nd fight.

Biggest disappointment (for me at least) was Tyson/Lewis. After all the buildup, to see Tyson look like utter shit and get destroyed so easily was really disappointing.

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tyson/lewis was a massive anti climax all things considering

1st round was fun, after that it just turned into a beating. Lewis should of had him out of their after 4rds, absolutely no need to continue the punishment

khan-barrera was also a big fuk off anti climax. Honestly thought we were in for a classic scrap, the cut ruined what could of been a great fight

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Lewis really brought his good stuff for the Tyson fight. It went pretty much as expected. Did anyone really give Tyson chance? Tyson was done by that time.

Disappointing for me was seeing Wilfred Benitez Ko'd by Mathew Hilton

There are many Lewis V McCall (The crying game)
Tyson V Holyfield 2 (The ear biting game)
Leonard V Camacho (It was just sad to see this happening)
Green V Jones jr (Green would not get a job as Jones sparring partner in his prime)

However, i still regard Ali fighting Holmes as one of the saddest moments in boxing history.

I'm @ a red light n bam! it jst kiks in. JCC vs. Pernell... #1 & #2 P4P @ da time da very 1st time dis hppns. Both undftd. I say dspntng due to da result.

I will say Lewis-Tyson, RJJ-Hopkins II and RJJ-Calzaghe just because before those fights actually came to fruition I thought they would have both fighters in their primes and be highly competitive fights......alas all 3 sucked ass, though my first glimpse of Pacquiao came on that Lewis-Tyson card and he was a beast then too!

castillo v mayweather was really crap assed.