Anyone who has seen these epic duels, or at least knows the stories behind them, will also understand why boxing is much more than just a competition: it is more suitable for heroic material than almost any other sport. That’s why you’ll find the 50 greatest battles of all time (up to 2020) in this special – plus five more thrilling ring duels of the “modern era” (from 2020). Have fun reading!
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There are fights – and there are epic battles. Dramatic duels that go beyond belts, rankings and stock markets. Fights that have entire generations cheering them on. Such showdowns are etched in the memory of fans. Because they show everything that makes this sport so unique: courage, excitement, risk, drama, blood and pain. In this BOXSPORT special, we look at the epic ring battles of the past and present. Like Usyk vs. Fury I – a high-class undisputed thriller of historical significance. Or Eubank Jr. vs. Benn: a family drama with an explosive backstory. But above all: Ali vs. Frazier III, a near-fatal duel in Manila in 1975 that became a pure test of wills. Also Hagler vs Hearns in 1981 – eight minutes of pure madness. And Gatti vs. Ward I in May 2002: a brutal confrontation in the ring, but at the same time a duel full of sporting respect.