Best Fight of the Decade

Marquez-Pacquiao 4 is one of the best, most notable fights in boxing history, let alone this decade.

At the beginning of this decade, I couldn't get enough of boxing. Now, I've gotten jaded. That isn't to say that there aren't compelling boxers and match-ups, but we can never get excited about any logical match-ups for fear that politics will get in the way. J-Rock vs. Hurd was one of those fights that rekindled my desire to watch boxing again, whereas Joshua vs. Wilder is one of those match-ups that illustrates the drama that suffocates boxing. At times, it feels like the bad outweighs the good. So many careers have also ended this decade too, that would also be thread worthy. I understand. The sport appears to be in a bad place. Some of this stuff is cyclical. Let’s hope it comes around soon.

Bradley vs Provo Ortiz vs Berto AJ vs Klitschko

Yeah it has to be Pacquiao-Marquez IV that fight had it all superb action, bad intentions, skills, tons of drama and an epic finish

I know! Lol But that finish is emblazoned on my mind forever. Yeah, the knockout surpassed stunning. Stunning is an understatement.

You’ve got a good memory for these things, man. A lot of good fights, to be sure. Time waits for no one. Sad that a lot of these men will be done soon. Hopefully they’ll be replaced by worthy fighters. At the beginning of this decade, I couldn't get enough of boxing. Now, I've gotten jaded. That isn't to say that there aren't compelling boxers and match-ups, but we can never get excited about any logical match-ups for fear that politics will get in the way. J-Rock vs. Hurd was one of those fights that rekindled my desire to watch boxing again, whereas Joshua vs. Wilder is one of those match-ups that illustrates the drama that suffocates boxing. At times, it feels like the bad outweighs the good. So many careers have also ended this decade too, that would also be thread worthy.

Honorable mention: Bradley - Provod. What a fight full of fireworks!

Some honorable mentions: Rios/Alvarado 1 and 2, Figueroa/Arakawa, Matthysse/Molina, Maidana vs. Soto Karass and Josesito Lopez. Can't forget Salido against Lopez 1&2 and Vargas. Froch/Groves 1 was great too as it made me realize how the UK had its own distinct atmosphere, how I wish Groves would've won. I'm sure I'm missing other fights. All of my favorites from this decade are gone or soon will be retired: GGG, Kovalev, the Argentinian Musketeers (Maidana, Martinez, Matthysse), Rigo. IDK how Pac still has the motivation to keep going, but his career won't last much longer. I hope his career ends on a positive note. You’ve got a good memory for these things, man. A lot of good fights, to be sure. Time waits for no one. Sad that a lot of these men will be done soon. Hopefully they’ll be replaced by worthy fighters.

The knockdown in the 3rd was stunning enough. I know! Lol But that finish is emblazoned on my mind forever.

Some honorable mentions: Rios/Alvarado 1 and 2, Figueroa/Arakawa, Matthysse/Molina, Maidana vs. Soto Karass and Josesito Lopez. Can't forget Salido against Lopez 1&2 and Vargas. Froch/Groves 1 was great too as it made me realize how the UK had its own distinct atmosphere, how I wish Groves would've won. I'm sure I'm missing other fights. All of my favorites from this decade are gone or soon will be retired: GGG, Kovalev, the Argentinian Musketeers (Maidana, Martinez, Matthysse), Rigo. IDK how Pac still has the motivation to keep going, but his career won't last much longer. I hope his career ends on a positive note.

Okolie vs Chamberlain

I’ve seen so many great fights over the years that they sometimes blur my recollection, but Pacquiao-Marquez IV is a great choice. It was a classic rivalry, with both fighters in trouble at different times during the fight. I’ll never forget that KO, or even where I was when I witnessed it. Stunning. The knockdown in the 3rd was stunning enough.

Marquez vs. Pacquiao IV Hard punching, bad intentions, superb technique, skills and tactics. Both looking for KOs but both on such a high level with defence and counter punching.

I thought I would just clarify why I chose Marquez and Pacquiao but I don't there has been a fight since that had so much toe-to-toe action but at the same time incorporated so much skill that you don't see in fights now.

I’ve seen so many great fights over the years that they sometimes blur my recollection, but Pacquiao-Marquez IV is a great choice. It was a classic rivalry, with both fighters in trouble at different times during the fight. I’ll never forget that KO, or even where I was when I witnessed it. Stunning.

Pacquiao vs JMM IV by far. One of the greatest and most dramatic endings ever to an ATG rivalry.

I would say Pacquiao Marquez 4....was blown away by it and will never forget it. Joshua vs Klitschko for heavyweight fight and had every aspect of a classic fight. All others come 3rd or lower

I'd agree with that, the fight was exceptional even before the greatest KO this century landed. Best fight I saw live would be either AJ v Klitschko or Prograis v Taylor. Best KO I saw live was Froch/Groves II.

Pacquaio vs Marquez IV is the correct and only answer