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Greatest Boxing Matches of All Time

Blood, sweat, and heart — these fights transcended sport and became part of human history.

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Fury vs. Wilder II (2020)

Fury vs. Wilder II (2020)

Tyson Fury absorbed a seventh-round knockdown and came back to stop Wilder emphatically.

Steady·Score +18
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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao (2015)

Mayweather vs. Pacquiao (2015)

The Fight of the Century that divided opinions — but commanded a record $600 million in revenue.

Steady·Score +18
03
Leonard vs. Duran II (1980)

Leonard vs. Duran II (1980)

Duran's shocking 'No más' surrender made this one of boxing's most controversial moments ever.

Steady·Score +14
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Ali vs. Frazier I (1971)

The Fight of the Century — two undefeated heavyweights, Madison Square Garden, 15 brutal rounds.

Steady·Score +11
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Hagler vs. Hearns (1985)

Hagler vs. Hearns (1985)

The three-round war — considered the greatest three-round fight in boxing history.

Steady·Score +10
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Corrales vs. Castillo I (2005)

Corrales vs. Castillo I (2005)

Diego Corrales recovered from two knockdowns to KO Castillo in R10 — the greatest round ever fought.

Steady·Score +9
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C

Canelo vs. GGG I (2017)

Alvarez vs. Golovkin ended in a controversial draw that had the boxing world furious for years.

Steady·Score +8
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Tyson vs. Holyfield II (1997)

Tyson vs. Holyfield II (1997)

Mike Tyson bit off Evander Holyfield's ear — the most infamous moment in boxing history.

Steady·Score +7
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Ali vs. Foreman (Rumble in the Jungle, 1974)

Ali vs. Foreman (Rumble in the Jungle, 1974)

Ali's rope-a-dope in Kinshasa shocked the world — one of sport's greatest strategic masterpieces.

Steady·Score +6
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G

Gatti vs. Ward I (2002)

Ten rounds of absolute carnage — both men refused to go down in a fight fans still talk about.

Steady·Score +5
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Ali vs. Frazier III (Thrilla in Manila, 1975)

Both men nearly died — Ali called it the closest thing to death he ever knew.

Steady·Score +4
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Pacquiao vs. Barrera II (2003)

Pacquiao vs. Barrera II (2003)

Pacquiao's ferocious speed dismantled the Mexican legend — the performance that announced Pac-Man to the world.

Steady·Score +4
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