[graydon0]

Hi,
I've been training mma/kickboxing at a local gym and recently dropped into their boxing class. It was a lot of fun, and made me realized I really haven't watched much boxing.

I was hoping someone could point me to some exciting, technical matches that have happened in the recent past (i.e after 2000ish). Please don't state the result, as I probably don't know them, even for marquee fights.

A few I have seen/know the results - pacquiao/hatton, pacquiao/delahoya, floyd/hatton... thats actually all i can think of

so anything outside of that, please tell me if its a really good one to watch/start with!

Thanks

[Obama]

Originally Posted by graydon0

Hi,
I've been training mma/kickboxing at a local gym and recently dropped into their boxing class. It was a lot of fun, and made me realized I really haven't watched much boxing.

I was hoping someone could point me to some exciting, technical matches that have happened in the recent past (i.e after 2000ish). Please don't state the result, as I probably don't know them, even for marquee fights.

A few I have seen/know the results - pacquiao/hatton, pacquiao/delahoya, floyd/hatton... thats actually all i can think of

so anything outside of that, please tell me if its a really good one to watch/start with!

Thanks

Go get yourself some Arturo Gatti fights. My primary suggestions in order:

Ivan Robinson I
Micky Ward I
Wilson Rodriguez
Ivan Robinson II
Gabriel Ruelas
Micky Ward III

Then any other Gatti fight.

[Violent Demise]

Originally Posted by graydon0

Hi,
I've been training mma/kickboxing at a local gym and recently dropped into their boxing class. It was a lot of fun, and made me realized I really haven't watched much boxing.

I was hoping someone could point me to some exciting, technical matches that have happened in the recent past (i.e after 2000ish). Please don't state the result, as I probably don't know them, even for marquee fights.

A few I have seen/know the results - pacquiao/hatton, pacquiao/delahoya, floyd/hatton... thats actually all i can think of

so anything outside of that, please tell me if its a really good one to watch/start with!

Thanks

Chris Byrd-DaVarryl Williamson
Hasim Rahman-Monte Barrett

[graydon0]

Thanks guys, thats perfect. I'll start with a couple from each of you.

[Violent Demise]

Originally Posted by graydon0

Thanks guys, thats perfect. I'll start with a couple from each of you.

I was just playing. Avoid those 2 I listed at all costs. They might make you stop watching Boxing. Check out Diego Corrales-Jose Luis Castillo 1. Classic fight. And check out the 3 Rafael Marquez-Israel Vazquez fights

[elephant man]

Tommy Hearns v Marvin Hagler is a MUST,Over 20 years old,only 3 rounds yet absolutely amazing.
I know you wanted recent ones but thats really worth it.

[Icantbox]

Diaz/Marquez for sure. THat fight shows how great bosing still is TODAY

[graydon0]

So I just finished the Diaz/Marquez fight... wow.. that was amazing.

I have nothing but respect for the discipline and dedicated intelligence Marquez must have to win the fight in that fashion...
I've always been an MMA fan first and foremost, but as one of the few boxing matches I've seen, that leaves a big impression!

On to some of the other recommendations

[edger3]

i know you said past fights but i highly recommend u watch darchinyan vs agbeko in a week or so, its going to be a cracker

[graydon0]

just finished hearns vs hagler.. nother great fight... surprised at how well hagler could get into him