As far as skills are concerned............

[Snuff Armstrong]

I agree and like the Benitez-Leonard, Barrera-Morales, and Mayweather Jr.-Judah examples. However, I disagree that one would believe Azumah didnt have skills. He most certainly did have power, but they didnt call him the professor for nothing. He most certainly did have skills also, and watching him and Whitaker mix it up to me, was a thing of beauty.

[Snuff Armstrong]

Im loving and agree with Vasquez-Marquez, Marquez-Barrera, Toney-McCallum, and the Duran-Hagler fights. Great examples I think.

[the330ballers]

marquez-vasquez

[ßringer]

When two guys are matched up well like in terms of skill, and end up having a trilogy like Marquez/Vazquez and Barrera/Morales it really shows me how beautiful boxing can be. The average fan doesn't pick up on the subtle details but I can watch those 6 fights over and over again and I'm still in awe. Poetry in motion is the best way to describe it.

[Chi-town Baller]

marquez-vasquez

I would call Vazquez more of a pressure fighter than pure boxing skill tbh. He is good but because R Marquez is so polished it took the shine of Vasquez a bit IMO.

[larryx]

whitaker-mcgirt

[Snuff Armstrong]

Absolutely, Whitaker-McGirt is an excellent example. Im thinking Spinks-Judah I. They put on a great show of skill that night.

[broxi51]

calazghe - hopkins but horrible clash of styles

[Snuff Armstrong]

Im thinking Oscar and Shane the first time around along with the first Spinks and Judah fight.

[MANGLER]

Vargas-Quartey was fought both skillfully and brutally. Really good fight between 2 boxers that could also punch and take a punch.