Greatest Comeback Ever

[Master]

While they weren't single fights but "comebacks to the sport"

'Big' George Foreman - Came back after a long hiatus from the sport to become the oldest heavyweight Champion ever

'Dr. Ironfist' Vitali Klitschko - Came back after years away from the sport due to injury & dominated every single opponent he fought

'Will 'o the Wisp' Willie Pep - Came back after surviving a plane crash to continue to dominate

On a similar note, Vinny Paziensa coming back from a broken neck and becoming world champion.

Danny Williams knocking out Potter when he had that dislocated shoulder.

[IamInuit]

Some great mentions in this thread. Other notables would be

Moore/Durelle 1
Charles/Marciano 2
Dam
Hamed/Kelly
Tate/Weaver
Lamotta/ Dauthuille

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Matthew Saad Muhammad -v- Yaqui Lopez 2.

Saad went through the mill in this fight & looked a goner at one point, but he rallied back to win in impressive style.

[Beanflicker]

George Foreman vs Michael Moorer should be mentioned too.

[Master]

Some great mentions in this thread. Other notables would be

Moore/Durelle 1
Charles/Marciano 2
Dam
Hamed/Kelly
Tate/Weaver
Lamotta/ Dauthuille

I did not realise that Rocky as losing the second fight against Ezzard Charles, I know he had the horrible cut on his nose. I know Rocky was behind against Walcott.

[Master]

George Foreman vs Michael Moorer should be mentioned too.

I think Kabong mentioned it already.

[IamInuit]

Some great mentions in this thread. Other notables would be

Moore/Durelle 1
Charles/Marciano 2
Dam
Hamed/Kelly
Tate/Weaver
Lamotta/ Dauthuille

I did not realise that Rocky as losing the second fight against Ezzard Charles, I know he had the horrible cut on his nose. I know Rocky was behind against Walcott.

Marciano was way ahead on points but the ref was going to stop the fight after round 7.

[Hulk]

While they weren't single fights but "comebacks to the sport"

'Big' George Foreman - Came back after a long hiatus from the sport to become the oldest heavyweight Champion ever

'Dr. Ironfist' Vitali Klitschko - Came back after years away from the sport due to injury & dominated every single opponent he fought

'Will 'o the Wisp' Willie Pep - Came back after surviving a plane crash to continue to dominate

On a similar note, Vinny Paziensa coming back from a broken neck and becoming world champion.

Danny Williams knocking out Potter when he had that dislocated shoulder.

That one was nothing short of super human. Awe inspiring effort.

[Rantcatrat]

Recently, Alvarado's come-back against Breidis Prescott on the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao versus Juan Manuel Marquez III fight should be mentioned. Alvarado was down on all three scorecards going into the final round by quite a few rounds and knocked Prescott out in that round.

[Andre]

Great pics there, deserve to be on this page too.
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Douglas /Tyson was a shock comeback at the time.

M Carbajal has a few

[GOAT]

Sugar Ray Robinson vs Carl Bobo Olson, after retiring on his stool vs Joey Maxim.

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George Foreman vs Michael Moorer should be mentioned too.

As should George Foreman -v- Ron Lyle.

George was all but KOd, yet he somehow managed to get up & KO Lyle.

[palmerq]

"Popo" Freitas vs. "Heina" Barrios - IMO one of the most underrated fights. What a sensational ending.

oh yeah i remember that one, i think, was it the one were freitas was down a couple of times and well behind then in one of the later rounds he stops that guy, that was cool... it was a few years ago now so i dont remember everytihn but that was a great endingi

[beenKOed]

George Foreman vs Michael Moorer should be mentioned too.

Do you remember Teddy Atlas telling Moorer he had the fight won and just stay away from Foreman, Moorer being who he was couldn't do it and got KOed. Teddy was hopping mad that night.

[Beanz]

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