What is the most Inspirational thing you have seen around boxing?

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It can be in or out of the ring. I want to know what you have seen, heard or did that has made you sit back and think wow! It doesnt have to be a sob story, even though there are a lot of sad events that inspire people - it can be anything you like. Mine has to be The Thriller in Manilia! Ali and Frazier poured their souls out, they could barely stand by the end and it was brilliant to see the respect they gave at the end. I dont think I have witness a fight where the fighters have showed more heart than that. In more recent years (and I'm not saying it is on level with Ali vs Frazier) I really sat back and appreciated Froch KO'ing Taylor with 14 secs to go, that was pure fight and desire, he really dug deep. out of the ring.......ali vs draft inside the ring.....yes, the thrilla in manila

i saw an elephant fly sorry, wrong thread

Chico getting up and taking care of his business against Castillo is my fav boxing moment of all-time...it doesn't get better than that...Gatti's comeback with one eye against Wilson Rodriguez and his fight with Patterson was just one of those goose bump moments for me....B.Hop's wins over Tito, Tarver, Pavlik and the 2 fights with Pascal were dope...Morales bangin' with Maidana recently was off the charts as well...ALOT of inspiring performances by inspiring athletes...thats why we love this sport...boxing is probably the most inspirational sport in the world :boxing:

Kassim Ouma as well

The rumble in the jungle for me. Ali had everyone saying he was shot and Foreman would destroy him but through it all he never gave up the belief that he could win. Even his corner didn't believe he could win. The punishment he took was unbelievable, particularly the body shots. 90% of boxers today would have quit. This was a human being pushing his body and mind to its absolute limits. He had a game plan, stuck to it, and the rest is history. A shining example that no matter what the obstacle never give up belief or hope.

For me, it has to be.. Corrales vs Castillo (first fight obviously) Yeah this fight immediately came to mind for me as well. Also, for me is the guy in my avatar, Johnny McGinty. He was heavily criticized for giving black fighters an opportunity to fight at at time in America where blacks weren't allowed to fight whites. "Tucan" McGinty spoke up to say that a fighter was a fighter no matter what color he is. That along with the fact that he fought everyone that there was around to fight while having an amazing record makes him an inspiration to me. It is also why I am going to try to launch a movement to get him into the IBHOF that he certainly deserves. http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=488960

This is good this inspirational Rocky Balboa Speech http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uASVzkrEKgs&feature=share

Mines was defintley finding my Great Uncle on boxrec who passed away about 16 yrs ago plus he founded the gym I joined also my Granda's ( great uncles brother's ) scrap book who passed away long before I got into boxing as well .Most inspirational for me man defintley . I buried my Granda with my old man gutter he isn't around today .I'd have alot of boxing to catch up with man .He turned pro as well .He fought Don McTaggart but in his second fight got ko'd ( raging ) .Don McTaggart was 22 - 3 or something man he lost a decision in a 6 rd'r .Dick McTaggart is Scottish boxing's oldest legend .Olympic gold medalist . http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=272193&cat=boxer

Erik Morales vs Manny Pacquiao I Morales going southpaw and going to war with Pacquiao in the 12th round. It was like he said, now that I have beaten you I am going to fight you in your own stance and show you up. Also I think he did it for the people to excite them. What a fight...what a performance! It was the signature win on a HOF career. It is probably not the most inspiration thing I have seen, but I just had to mention it because it came to my mind. Same for me, that fight made me a fan of Erik Morales and Manny Pacquiao. Both men tired, injured, bloodied, and exhausted stood in the middle of the ring in Round 12 just exchanging blows by blows. Erik Morales never backing out. Manny Pacquiao throwing punches like his whole life defended on it. It felt like they captured your heart and soul that you couldn't help but cheer them both on. Morales giving his gloved hand out to Pacquiao at the end of Round 12. Pacquiao exhausted seemingly worried and confused to what the decision was going to be didn't see the gloved hand out. Morales running triumphantly to the corner of the ring. Pacquiao going to the other corner to pray for the decision he hopes to hear. Those were the moments I remember vividly inside my head when I want to see a perfect match. It is the same feeling I get thinking about Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez. Two fighters who fought it out but didn't get more pubic exposure for it. However, because of boxers like them the lower weights blossomed and more people are now paying attention. Michael Carbajal, Marco Antonio Barrera, Manuel Marquez, and others like them made the lower divisions worth watching.

For me, it has to be.. Corrales vs Castillo (first fight obviously)

Peter McNeeley charging Mike Tyson. Foolish, stupid and pointless. But brave.

:'( Part 2: and also, it may not be in the same vein, but Khan getting KO'd by Prescott, and then signing to fight with an even bigger puncher at a higher weight got him lots of respect from me. Round 10 impressed me a lot :boxing:

Julio Cesar Chavez JR overcoming sanctioning bodies, a cowardly champion, ridiculous scoring and finally capturing the Middleweight championship of the world.

To be honest, Watching M Cotto raise from a ring assault that should of ended his carrier as it has in the past. Watching him fight his way back to be a champion while ducking no one. Win or loose, it was inspiring to watch a real warrior getting back on his feet. Are you implying that Margarito cheated? Man get over it.

To be honest, Watching M Cotto raise from a ring assault that should of ended his carrier as it has in the past. Watching him fight his way back to be a champion while ducking no one. Win or loose, it was inspiring to watch a real warrior getting back on his feet.

I admire the way Montiel fought to maintain consciousness after getting caught with that vicious left hook from Donaire. He showed true a warrior's spirit when he staggered back to his feet, no one would have blamed him if he stayed down......

;10733180']De La Hoya vs. Quartey(Round 12) DLH showed no matter how badly you're losing, you never lose hope. George Foreman said it best. "What a brave man Oscar De La Hoya is..." Quartey showed me more in that round.

De La Hoya vs. Quartey(Round 12) DLH showed no matter how badly you're losing, you never lose hope. George Foreman said it best. "What a brave man Oscar De La Hoya is..."

i'd have to go with Hopkins entire life. he truly is the amercian story