best fight of all time?

ali-frazier I, end of discussion! http://www.rarelicenseddvds.com/images/alifrazier.jpg

Chavez/Taylor I was the PERFECT fight. A fight fan couldn't ask for anything more. The pre-fight hype was just as crazy as the actual fight itself. It was a perfect style contrast. The highly skilled, flashy boxer/puncher from philly who had all the promise and talent needed to dominate the 140 division...possibly becoming an all-time great at that weight. On the other hand you had the legend. Julio Cesar Chavez was almost god-like at the time with the undefeated record and his destructive style of boxing. He was already a HOF'er and was ready to take on the biggest challenge of his career. The actual fight played out like a dream. Taylor fought masterfully and fought masterfully while fighting Chavez' fight. He never backed down and outworked the legend until the very end. Both guys landed punches that would have devastated lesser fighters. It was probably the most brutal contest ever seen at that weight as well. The drama and controversy at the end needs no description. Hell of a fight. Great description of the fight. Yes it was a hell of a fight and deffinetly ranks up their with some of the best fight. It's one of my favorite fights.

corralesvs castillo gatti ward 1 chacon vs lemon ali vs frazier

Chavez/Taylor I was the PERFECT fight. A fight fan couldn't ask for anything more. The pre-fight hype was just as crazy as the actual fight itself. It was a perfect style contrast. The highly skilled, flashy boxer/puncher from philly who had all the promise and talent needed to dominate the 140 division...possibly becoming an all-time great at that weight. On the other hand you had the legend. Julio Cesar Chavez was almost god-like at the time with the undefeated record and his destructive style of boxing. He was already a HOF'er and was ready to take on the biggest challenge of his career. The actual fight played out like a dream. Taylor fought masterfully and fought masterfully while fighting Chavez' fight. He never backed down and outworked the legend until the very end. Both guys landed punches that would have devastated lesser fighters. It was probably the most brutal contest ever seen at that weight as well. The drama and controversy at the end needs no description. Hell of a fight.

i would have to say ward v gatti 1, and castillo v chico 1

Ali Frazier III, The Thrilla In Manilla, given the 100 plus heat and humidity, the punishment each took. These 2 men pounded each other for 14 rounds. The humidity was so bad if you look at pics of the fight you can see that the gloves are deformed from moisture. After the fight even though he won, Ali said it was the closest thing to death he had ever experienced. Frazier was in the hospital for over a week maybe longer. Ali collapsed after the fight. Both were extremely dehydrated. Ali was quoted as saying at the end of the 14th rnd that if Frazier hadent quit he would have. 2 Great warriors. Best fight of the modern day era.

For me it has to be Benn v McClellan, real shame about the outcome to McClellan though as he was a class act and I wouldn't wish that on anyone!

Thrilla in Manilla...was just a great great fight in its own...then considering the level of fighters invovled...scheduled 15 round fight...back and forth...stoppage... Ali/Foreman was one of the most inspiring fights

I've seen all the nominees and nothing beats Castillo-Corrales. It was two elite fighters laying into each other with everything. It had cuts, swelling, knockdowns, and a clean knockout. No Barrera-Morales or Ali-Frazier fight had that.

I can't say it but I'll list a few "contenders" for this "title" (in no order): Holyfield/Bowe I, Hagler/Hearns, Barrera/Morrales I, Chacon/Limon IV, Castillo/Corrales I, Gatti/Ward I, Ali/Frazier III, Chavez/Taylor I & Arguello/Pryor I

Ward vs Gatti I for pure heart if not skill foreman vs. ron lyle for all out bomb fest archie moore vs yvon durelle (this is my personal favorite, moore is 45 at the time and fighting for the light heavy title, he gets viviously put down 3 times in the first and somehow makes in through and slowly comes back to win by KO in the 11th. an absolutely masterful boxing performance by an aging legend, if you pay attention you may catch it on espn classic cometime.) i also like Hearns/duran for best knockout, and for best example of how styles make fights.

you could take two random bums that have no defense and throw them in with each other. This was essentially Corrales - Castillo (except Castillo is actually good). Hearns-Hagler gotta be the best because although it was only 3 rounds it was non-stop action and there was so much skill involved (see when Hearns uses ropes for leverage). I disagree...I doubt you would be able to take as much puishment as those guys and still even be able to walk, most popele can't even constantly move around the ring for 2 rounds whitout sucking wind, come on man those are world class athlethes :(

you could take two random bums that have no defense and throw them in with each other. This was essentially Corrales - Castillo (except Castillo is actually good). Hearns-Hagler gotta be the best because although it was only 3 rounds it was non-stop action and there was so much skill involved (see when Hearns uses ropes for leverage). thats y corrales won.. :D

ali fraizer 3 I liked Ali/Frazier I better than the other 2 but will have to say the most memorable fight for me lately has to be Castillo/Corrales I but Vargas/DLH was a great fight too IMO......Also Ward/gatti I was spectacular.

does any1 rate arce / hussein 1 as GREAT fight? I would call it a good scrap

does any1 rate arce / hussein 1 as GREAT fight?

There are so many but Hagler/Hearns has to be #1. honorable mentions; Ward/Gatti 1&2 Jose Lius Lopez / James Page Morales / Barrera 1 Arguells / Pryor 1

gatti vs ward 1 is my personal fav fight and the best fight of all time IMO.

the thrilla in manilla honourabel mention to marciano-walcot 1

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