Most heroic in defeat

[Hulk]

Rosario/Comacho/Holigan v JCC and taking a beating but not giving up.
Danny Williams v Vitali
Gatti v Ward
Holyfield v Bowe 1

Haugen you mean. And he was one tough lil son of a bitch.

Danny Williams showed amazing heart in a few of his fights, especially against that Potter fella when Williams threw out his shoulder dramatically.

I'd add Corrie Sanders loss to Vitali as also quite heroic in defeat. Both him and Williams underestimated Vitali, came in like fat slobs and took horrible beatings.