Fights that were seen as very close going in, but ended up very one-sided.

[K-Nan]

The main one that sticks out in my head is Floyd vs. Chico (RIP). Also, I think Naz was a 2-1 favorite against Barrera going into their fight.

What are some other examples of fights that were seen by most as just about 50-50 where one guy got outclassed?

[TheBoxingXpert]

Bute was the favourite while getting smashed by Froch.

[therealpugilist]

The main one that sticks out in my head is Floyd vs. Chico (RIP). Also, I think Naz was a 2-1 favorite against Barrera going into their fight.

What are some other examples of fights that were seen by most as just about 50-50 where one guy got outclassed?

Barrera vs Pacquaio

Ward vs Kessler and Abraham

[K-Nan]

Barrera vs Pacquaio

Ward vs Kessler and Abraham

Definitely agree with the Ward vs. Kessler fight...

[soul_survivor]

Barrera vs Pacquaio

Ward vs Kessler and Abraham

Kessler maybe, def not AA.

The most obvious choice in recent years is Oscar v Pac. Boxing experts and fans were calling for a boycott of the PPv and saying Pac was only taking the fight for the money.

[gmc_rfc_06]

Froch-Bute and Calzaghe-Lacy stand out.

Seen as tight fights and the two favourites going in were demolished.

[ИATAS]

Rigondeaux vs Donaire

Hopkins vs Pavlik, Tarver, Trinidad

Pavlik vs Miranda

Cotto vs Martinez

Martinez vs Williams II

[THE_BIG_HURT]

Froch-Bute and Calzaghe-Lacy stand out.

Seen as tight fights and the two favourites going in were demolished.

came here to say this. I remember a lot of people thought Lacy was gonna kill Calzaghe because of the opposition he was facing at the time and he put on a master class performance and really ruined Jeff Lacy who was a legit contender at the time.

Good call

[TheMexHurricane]

The main one that sticks out in my head is Floyd vs. Chico (RIP). Also, I think Naz was a 2-1 favorite against Barrera going into their fight.

What are some other examples of fights that were seen by most as just about 50-50 where one guy got outclassed?

Roy Jones vs James Toney.

[DeadLikeMe]

Rigondeaux-Donaire
Mayweather-Pacquiao