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Originally posted by boneprone
May have been the best fight ever.
If only these two were established fighters, everyone would know about this fight.
Perhaps one of the best bouts ive seen.
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Gatti is a former champ at 130 pounds - he's known for being in dramatic wars. He's a fan favorite
Ward is another brawler - just hasn't had the name fights on HBO/etc that Gatti has over the years.
The winner (Ward) is supposed to be getting the 140 pound champ Kostya Tszyu, but they might push the title fight back, and do a Gatti re-match first.
Also, did you notice how confident Emanuel Steward (Lennox Lewis's trainer) is? He predicted an "early round knockout" of Mike Tyson. He says that not only does Lewis not like Tyson, but that he is not afraid of him, and really wants to knock Tyson out.
If I were Lewis, I would keep my head as far away from Tyson's mouth as possible when they clinch!