Arturo Gatti vs. Micky Ward I (2002) A modern gladiator epic, this junior welterweight slugfest featured nonstop exchanges, knockdowns, and heart from bell to bell. Ward dropped Gatti in Round 4; Gatti staggered Ward in Rounds 8 and 9. Both bled, wobbled, and refused to yield. Ward won a narrow decision, but the real victory belonged to fans who witnessed raw, unfiltered courage. So brutal was the fight that HBO’s Larry Merchant called it “a throwback to another era.” It sparked a beloved trilogy and revived appreciation for blue-collar warriors over polished technicians. Neither man was a technical master, but their will elevated them to legend. Post-fight, they embraced like brothers—proof that mutual respect can bloom in the cauldron of combat. This bout didn’t just entertain; it reminded the world why boxing, at its best, is soul-stirring theater.
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