Best boxing fights of all time
Huge hits, insane athleticism, and all-out war on occasion, we’ve seen it all in boxing, which is what makes it so special. If you’re eager to grab some bonuses ahead of the next big fights, TLPC could be a suitable site to visit. There’s always some huge upcoming boxing fights, so you won’t be disappointed by looking up these platforms.
On the subject of huge boxing fights, we thought we’d take a moment to look at some of the all time classics and share them with you within this short read.
Incredible Bouts
1. Ali vs. Frazier - 1975
This one just had to be at the top of the list, especially given that the great Muhammad Ali was involved. This fight earned the name ‘The Thrilla in Manilla’ for how explosive it was, and Ali emerged victorious by way of TKO in the 14th round. This was the last time that these two greats would face one another, and the victory meant that Ali finished his career with a 2-1 head to head over Frazier.
In case the bout itself wasn’t quite thrilling enough, which we highly doubt, the fight attracted around 1 billion viewers, which in 1975 was just staggering.
2. Tyson vs. Douglas - 1990
This fight was awesome not so much for the buildup, but for the legacy that is left as a result of the outcome. Back in 1990, Mike Tyson was a boxing brute like the world had never seen before, and he was undefeated when he went up against Buster Douglas. Tyson was 37-0 and the heavyweight champion of the world at the time, but a huge underdog in the form of Buster Douglas knocked Tyson out in the 10th round.
What’s most notable about this bout is that Douglas was 42-1 to win before the fight, making it one of the greatest upsets in sporting history. Boxing fans still look back on this fight today and can’t believe their eyes!
3. ‘Sugar’ Ray Leonard vs. Thomas Hearns - 1981
Sugar Ray Leonard was one of the best strategic boxers of all time, which is what led him to fight such greats like Muhammad Ali during his career. The reason we’ve picked this fight however, is for the sheer brawl that took place between these guys before Leonard and Hearns both changed strategy. The world had never seen such a grueling display of punches before these two clashed in 1981, yet Lenoard’s magnificent tactical change is what makes this so interesting.
He switched tactics, defended when he needed to, and attacked Hearns relentlessly when he was presented with the opportunity to take his opponent down. Leonard knocked Hearns down in the 13th, which clearly did plenty of damage, but then the fight was stopped in the 14th with Hearns looking battered and bruised. This was truly a fight that we could watch over and over again.
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