Ward v Gatti (II) Best round ever?

It was a great round, I'll say that.

Cheers for puttin up that vid Natas206, a rare insight into what happens after a fight.

Just wanted to get your opinions guys. Don't know how I missed it but I downloaded the Gatti v Ward rematch and watched it last night. That 3rd round made my jaw hit the floor! The commentators were saying the first fight was one of the best fights EVER (so, gonna have to go look for that now), but the third round of the rematch was amazing. How Ward stayed on his feet is beyond me. The man has a titanium chin, at one point Gatti was looking to the ref as if to say "please man, stop this fight, he ain't hitting back!" but still, Ward kept coming! Has to be the best round I've ever seen. What's yours? We'll probably never see another round as good as Round 9 in the first fight, as long as we live. They will never allow a round that brutal to continue again. I remember watching this fight on TV. I had gone to 5 Gatti fights before this one including the one against Millett the fight before. Thought it was going to be a blow out for Gatti because had looked so good in that fight. Plus, I heard he was training correctly with McGirt and stopped fucking around so much outside of the ring. Then again, it was Gatti and I knew it could be another life or death. At the end of round 5 Ward began to come on with about 40 seconds left and put the pressure on Gatti. He hit him with a body punch that froze Gatti and hurt him a bit . I could see it. Then he unleashed a mean combination at the end of the round. At that point I knew it would be something amazing to see. Round 3 in the second fight was great. Check it out again. Theres a spot where Ward hits GATTI WITH A RIGHT HAND AND LITERALLY KNOCKS THE SNOT OUT OF HIS NOSE. Watch it again you'll see. I was at that fight and it was very one sided after that round. Not as exciting as the other two. The Third fight had its moments as well. I think it's round 4 or 5 when Gatti broke his hand and Ward hurt Gatti again because he couldnt use it. To me, this was the second best fight of the trilogy. I remember I was at the fight and it was the day of the Belmont Stakes. I bet on Empire Maker and made $350. They had a free buffet at Caesar's with open bar before the fight and I got shitfaced. Lennox Lewis was there. When Gatti broke his hand you could'nt tell at first. A buddy of mine called me and said Jim Lampley thinks Gatti's hand might be broken. I was amazed he kept fighting. I have seen alot of good fights since then live. Cotto vs Torres, Cotto vs Judah.... None of them generated the excitement of being at the 3rd Gatti-Ward fight though. I was worried I would never feel that excitiement again. Then I was at Pavlik vs Taylor... And my prayers were answered haha It's like there is something about Boardwalk Hall that creates great fights.

That's right, I forgot about him breaking his hand!! He was still punching with it too.

I found the 2nd one the least exciting too. Too one sided for Gatti.

Jeez! Well, now I'm almost bursting to see the other two! I have number 3 on dvd in my house, ready to watch this weekend. And am converting number 1 as we speak. Still can't believe I missed these first time round. the third is alright.. mickey ward is def finished in this fight.. and gatti breaks his hand but still goes all out.. good to watch though. def not as good as 1 or 2

The second fight is the least exciting of the three, IMO. Jeez! Well, now I'm almost bursting to see the other two! I have number 3 on dvd in my house, ready to watch this weekend. And am converting number 1 as we speak. Still can't believe I missed these first time round.

I thought the 3rd was least exciting, IMO. It seemed like Gatti has his number in this fight and Ward knew it.

Well, Hollywood never accurately portrays history but they HAVE TO with this one. As I said earlier, I've only seen the 2nd fight but that 3rd round was like Rocky material! The second fight is the least exciting of the three, IMO.

I've seen this trilogy 100 times at least and they are never any less exciting.

They are supposed to be making a movie biography style of Mickey Ward with Mark Walberg playing Ward. I wonder if they will accuratly potray how great that fight trilogy was? Well, Hollywood never accurately portrays history but they HAVE TO with this one. As I said earlier, I've only seen the 2nd fight but that 3rd round was like Rocky material!

It's amazing they let either fight go without a stoppage. I've always wondered what the outcome of Castillo/Corrales 1 would have been with the same ref as Ward/Gatti had. They are supposed to be making a movie biography style of Mickey Ward with Mark Walberg playing Ward. I wonder if they will accuratly potray how great that fight trilogy was?

Bowe-Holyfield round 10 was awesome too.

Co-Signed... It's right out of a movie. You'll be saying... "This can't be real." Same with Round 1 of Hagler/Hearns Yeah round 9 of the first fight is amazing. I love round ten of the third fight too, unreal emotion fromt he crowd. I'm reading Micky Ward's biography right now and its a must read for a fight freak. Ditto what was said about Hagler-Hearns. I also like De La Hoya-Quartey round 6 and Trinidad-Mayorga Round 1as other modern goodies Man! I can't wait to see this fight now . Also agree with Hagler Hearns comment, pure belter. Haven't seen those DLH and Trinidad fights, looks like I'm going for a hunt!

Yeah round 9 of the first fight is amazing. I love round ten of the third fight too, unreal emotion fromt he crowd. I'm reading Micky Ward's biography right now and its a must read for a fight freak. Ditto what was said about Hagler-Hearns. I also like De La Hoya-Quartey round 6 and Trinidad-Mayorga Round 1as other modern goodies

Co-Signed... It's right out of a movie. You'll be saying... "This can't be real." Same with Round 1 of Hagler/Hearns It doesn't get any better than gatti-ward 1 round 9. anywhere, ever

Watch round 9 (I think) of the first fight, better than that one. Co-Signed... It's right out of a movie. You'll be saying... "This can't be real." Same with Round 1 of Hagler/Hearns

Sweet! Managed to download the first fight. Looks like I know what I'm watching tonight! So, what's your favourite round of the fights you've seen?

Watch round 9 (I think) of the first fight, better than that one. round 9 in the first fight was brutal...surprised the ref didn't stop it...that was something else

Watch round 9 (I think) of the first fight, better than that one.