The Greatest Trilogies in Boxing History

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

So much has been said about this rivalry that there’s really nothing that I can add to it because the combination of their two names, Ali-Frazier is synonymous with the word rivalry, and what a rivalry it was. Frazier won the legitimate linear heavyweight title by a 15 round decision that was punctuated by a knock down in the fourteenth round. The second fight was the worst of the bunch with Ali winning handily. The only point of contention in the second fight is whether Ali would have been able to stop Frazier in the second round if the referee hadn’t intervened when Ali had Joe hurt.

Their third fight, the Thrilla in Manila, is unquestionably one of the greatest fights in history and was hotly contested until the bitter end when the venerable Eddie Futch wouldn’t let Joe come out to finish the fight after seeing a blinded Frazier get pummeled the round before. [details]

[oldgringo]

wow the ray leonard/roberto duran trilogy is too high in my opinion. that third fight was just sad as you could tell that duran had given pretty much everything he had by that point. the second fight of course was a disaster...gives ignorant people annoying "ammunition" to knock duran. the first fight was the only great fight in that series. both because leanord had the stones and clout to fight durans fight and because the smaller duran beat the unbelievable welter in leonard.

[moy22487]

So much has been said about this rivalry that there’s really nothing that I can add to it because the combination of their two names, Ali-Frazier is synonymous with the word rivalry, and what a rivalry it was. Frazier won the legitimate linear heavyweight title by a 15 round decision that was punctuated by a knock down in the fourteenth round. The second fight was the worst of the bunch with Ali winning handily. The only point of contention in the second fight is whether Ali would have been able to stop Frazier in the second round if the referee hadn’t intervened when Ali had Joe hurt.

Their third fight, the Thrilla in Manila, is unquestionably one of the greatest fights in history and was hotly contested until the bitter end when the venerable Eddie Futch wouldn’t let Joe come out to finish the fight after seeing a blinded Frazier get pummeled the round before. [details]

wow im surprised they put the morales vs barerra that high up. my opinion that belongs up there

[Bonafide]

You'd think Gatti / Ward would have been higher ?

[oldgringo]

You'd think Gatti / Ward would have been higher ?

I think it should be a few slots higher simply based upon the action in the ring and the respect/class both guys showed throughout the series of fights.

the reason it gets bumped down is because of the level of fighters participating. neither guy is a top level fighter or close for that matter, but they still managed to put on one hell of a trilogy.

[ferocity]

wow im surprised they put the morales vs barerra that high up. my opinion that belongs up there

so you don't think barrera v. morales belongs their have you seen their fights?

[grayfist]

I find the placements of Griffith-Parret, Duran- De Jesus, Ross- MCLarnen too low. And, I'm sorely disappointed that Gatti-Ward is where it is.

I think, with Gatti-Ward, boxing found the Philosopher's Stone and for those moments in time, served up magic. It managed to combine two common elements and, in a type of sorcery seldom seen in boxing or anywhere else, conjured precious metals that shine even brighter with memory.

It also underscores the oft-repeated but scracely heeded axiom that ordinary men are capable of feats so heroic as to compete with those done by the greats.

[USA4LIFE]

I find the placements of Griffith-Parret, Duran- De Jesus, Ross- MCLarnen too low. And, I'm sorely disappointed that Gatti-Ward is where it is.

I think, with Gatti-Ward, boxing found the Philosopher's Stone and for those moments in time, served up magic. It managed to combine two common elements and, in a type of sorcery seldom seen in boxing or anywhere else, conjured precious metals that shine even brighter with memory.

It also underscores the oft-repeated but scracely heeded axiom that ordinary men are capable of feats so heroic as to compete with those done by the greats.

That's beautiful man

[grayfist]

That's beautiful man

LOL!!! Thanks pal. I guess the MUSE somehow caught up with me; or, I finally somehow caught up with her.