BLTV Highlights the legendary trilogy between Arturo Gatti & Micky Ward. The boxing world were anticipating a great battle, but know could've predicted the unprecedented action that would follow
Gatti's worst nightmare turned out to be his wife. Ward and Gatti became very good friends and they both earned that friendship in the ring. Much respect to both fighters. Rest in peace champ! 🥊
When two men go to war in the ring, it often develops a huge level of respect between the two. So that isn't surprising. Louis and Schmelling, Tunney and Dempsey, Hagler and Hearns, AJ and Kiltschko. Even Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield are friends now.
More than ever this is what this generation needs real men tough honest and respectful without jealousy and spiteful attitudes. RIP Mr. G, he shouldn't have gone out like that.
@@juanaranda2979 Oh, but when a 36-year-old Floyd SMOKED Canelo, people said that "Canelo was too young."🤣 Let me set you straight... NO VERSION OF Gatti would be able to beat any version of Floyd. Even a prime Gatti would have gotten DEMOLISHED by the 36-year-old Floyd that schooled Canelo.
For my finger" I would have at least said, I've got to fill it up again. Shows like that are timeless. Makes it even better when it has some good actors from the past. Steve McQueen Peter Lorre, had some good shows an movies
I watched all 3 w my dad. Amazing. The part that always gets me is at the beginning of Gati Ward III, when they came out and smile and hugged at the top of the last round. Just incredible sportsmanship, and the best fight trilogy ever. (how did they not show that part in this video of highlights?!?!)
Such a great, simple display of how impactful the sport can be. Jim wasn't directly involved. None of us were. It was between two individuals. But what was shown in the contest... what was laid bare, in visceral fashion... is what, potentially, ANY individual can be capable of. The will to "walk through fire", the will to endure any hardship or obstacle without losing the drive to keep trying. Damn fk'n right, it brings a tear to the eye.
@@ChangedMan2.0 yes because the sport evolved, just like UFC, there’s always some kid coming who is standing on the shoulders of giants. The talent is crazy now. The heart, not so much
@@user-sg8kq7ii3y Ok. What about Hagler/Hearns? No speed and skill? Ali and Frazier? Louis and Conn? Johnson and Langford? Get the fuck outta here with the Floyd comparisons. That dude was a notorious cherry picker who ducked Pacquiauo for 5 years. Didn't even consider fighting him until he started slowing down. Same with Mosley. Weight bullied Marquez. Retired instead of facing Del La Hoya again. He's the goddamn reason everyone is scared to lose their 0. Bunch of bitch ass cowards.
Oh these uneducated casuals... Dude go fight in one war like this and tell us again that this is what boxing needs. You will quickly learn that fighting like this is absolutely stupid and most people will simply die or live the rest of their fucked lifes in a wheelchair. This is a terrible fight and not called boxing. Its called a dumb brawl with unnecessary brain damage Go watch roberto duran vs sugar ray 1 if you want a fun to watch skillfull full of action boxing match. If you like these stupid brawls boxing is not for you.
@@user-sg8kq7ii3y Saying Floyd could knock both of therm out really shows how much of a casual you are, Floyd is literally known to have feather fists and no power, he's closer to a volume puncher rather than a power puncher. Both Gatti & Ward would easily take his power without question, also this is what modern day boxing is lacking, people are too scared to go to war and will happily dance around throwing a couple punches every now and then with 0 plan to actually engage.
@@user-sg8kq7ii3y He is a very sharp, witty fighter, but he rarely stepped inside the ring with a legitimate threat. A threat that would make him not look as good as he always does. I just think he could have fought people in his division and 154 when he had that belt against the likes of Paul Williams, Erislandy Lara. You know fighters that wouod test his true skill. But it is fair that he didn't make those fights because the money would have never been there. For many years the welterweight division had real threats. I just think that floyd has a history of taking fights that he know he can win. And I think that affected his legacy. When he fought Zab Judah, he was tested. When he fought Marcos Maidana, he was truly tested and rightfully won the fight. But in that fight, did you notice how he was struggling to figure it out? He eventually did, which gave me a glimpse of what he is truly capable of. But those fights were never really there. He has big names under his belt, but a lot of those were past their prime or had a style that Mayweather knew how to pick apart. I think a lot of boxing fans don't really honor his legacy, and I think it is because he never made an impression on people all these years. Muhammad Ali is a great example of leaving an everlasting impression in the ring. Years after he is gone he is remembered. Maybe it also didn't help that people didn't really like his personality either, so it harmed what people think of him. It's kind of sad, the reality of his career.
The emotion when Jim talks about round 9. The tears. Just amazing. And then to have Ward be a cornerman for Gatti years later. And for Ward to be inducted into the boxing hall of fame and give tribute to Gatti who by then had been murdered. Amazing how they were both so connected to each other. Beautifully barbarically lovely.
I was 12 when the first fight happened. I will never forget watching it. It was on around 4am here in Ireland and my brothers, dad and myself all watched it on skysports which was grey and white and fuzzy at the time because of a crappy cable conection 😅 but a memory I'll never forget
@@jeremyweems4916 of course we had coloured TV 🤣 we just didn't have Sky at the time. Only cable TV. But we could pick up SkySports1 and Sky Movies albeit they were mostly fuzzy and black and white 😅
Of course we had coloured TV🤣 We just didn't have a Sky subscription back then because it was relatively new. Just cable TV but we were able to pick up Skysports1 and Sky Skymovies 😎 albeit it was sometimes black and white and mostly fuzzy
@@jeremyweems4916 all the other channels were good and had colour 🤣 we just were able to pick up skysports and skymovies without having a subscription to sky 🤫 but most of the time it was black and white and a tad bit fuzzy 😅
If there is one person in boxing who deserved to be present for these 3 incredible fights, it’s definitely Emanuel Steward. Gatti and Ward are warriors. Such a shame Gatti isn’t here to be able to celebrate what they had.
Two incredible men, who were best friends out of the ring, but fought like the worst enemies in it. Three incredible fights, that unfortunately we rarely see today.
Good word's my friend,I also loved hearing the late great Emmanuel Steward ooohhin and ahhhin during this battle, after all the wars he's been apart of you could hear the absolute awe beholding these two warriors RIP him and Arturro.
I live only a few miles from Lowell, Ma and ive met Mickey a couple times over the years and he's one of the nicest, most humble guy's you could ever meet, we all love Mickey around here and we all grew to love Arturro as we'll, they left it all in the ring and gave us some of the greatest fights we've ever seen. R.I.P Arturro, a true warrior 🙏✝️🥊
This is the most entertaining boxing content I have ever seen ! What I see they have in mutual: Hard work, confidence, and passion. All these make them the best.
@@vitallink4830Yeah, but they leave out the Gatti Trilogy. It ends before it. Supposedly they are trying to make another one featuring the trilogy of fights.
As a young cat who was too young to appreciate this at the time it happened , you guys do a great job of making us all feel like we were there to witness this
If you don’t think this is one of the best fights of all time you don’t know boxing. This is a classic! The main reason for this, if you don’t realize, is that the ref just wouldn’t stop the fight. The ref is the hidden start behind this. He was old school and let them slug it out like real fighters.
I remember tuning in on a lark to the first fight. I had no idea I was about to see the most exciting fight of my life. And yeah, I was all about that underdog Mickey Ward. I'd never seen him before. His heart, his respect for Gatti, and Gatti's in return, was something you yearned to see. After that, I had to see every fight, and every fight exceeded expectations.
Had the privilege of meeting Ward not long after he retired. It was a small-time autograph session at a pub in Nashua NH. I was a much larger man at the time, probably 60 pounds heavier and in prime of my life. I’d had a few scuffles in my past and could throw, but I remember shaking his hand and thinking this guy would kick my ass in very short order. Humbling experience. He seemed such a kind gentleman. Anyway, his autographed photo has been on display in the man-cave ever since. ✌️
I don't care what anyone says these two gentlemen have put on the greatest performance of skill grit and determination of any boxers to every grace the ring!!!!
Man watching this fight was wild as a teen. Mickey was just a tough as nails fighter. And Gatti was like Iron. Both fightera brought it for 3 fights. And rest in peace Mr Gatti. Gone but never forgotten as a Warrior
The trilogy was by far the best three fights ever seen by the general public. I still watch all 3 fight's once a year and never get bored seeing them go to war like no other fighter's before or since
@@sabretooth5404 Lets hear your fighter's list of who fought each other at-least twice, in a war. Not just a single fight, a back to back war or 3 fight grudge match... I'll be waiting.
@@sabretooth5404 That is a good list, I agree.... Unfortunately, I'll always be bias towards Micky and praise his efforts in the ring. I've known Micky personally for quite some time. Seeing what he went thru to get the Gatti fight was truly amazing and then finally getting the money he deserved in the 2nd and 3rd fight. This was Micky's last chance, being that it was so late in his career to make his mark in boxing history..
@@27neverlose don't get me wrong, I'm not having a go about either of them, the Gatti Ward trilogy is probably the best I've ever seen, and their first fight is my favourite fight of all time
This is my favorite fight of all time. Barely beats out Hearns/Hagler but the showcasing of skill, the roar of the crowd, the pace and the heart of those guys is the soul and epitome of professional boxing. Great video!
The glory days of boxing are in the past. I really miss those days. Those 3 fights were legendary. Those two fighters are legendary. RIP Arturo. I love the passion and love of Jim Lampley for the sport.
I remember watching these fights years ago when they were on tv and they were some amazing boxing matches with 2 really tough guys.I never realised that they were as old as this when the fights originally happened.Arturo Gatti RIP 🙏
The only fight I've ever seen that still brings literal tears to my eyes, all 3 fights really, but the amount of HEART/LOVE and Respect that both fighters have for each other is the most amazing thing (Rip Gatti, we miss you)...
This epic legendary revelry and trilogy war in my opinion all 3 fights are up there with the best fights in boxing history and I mean literally all 3 meetings are in the top ten best fights in boxing history!! These dudes are truly legendary and 2 of the toughest and had the most heart u will ever see the crowds who witnessed those wars were truly lucky to see those fights in person!
The first fight is by far the best fight I have ever seen! Two warriors standing toe to toe and going at it. It was right after the Millenia and was already up for fight of the century.
So good!!! Glad I got to watch these 2 warriors put it all out there......ALL OF IT, and no crap talking, just action. Something todays boxers should try to emulate.
Gatti Ward 1 was the only fight i've ever seen when i wanted both guys to win. not a draw but a win for both guys. Such great spirit between these two. RIP Arturo
I have watched these two fights at least a dozen times. They are a testament of how great boxing was back in the dad. I haven’t seen Zab Judah in a while.
I saw all the trilogy, the respect, the known stop fighting and foremost the Heart, An the Heart they had for each other. There are not very few if any fights like that now a days. Now those were what you call WARS.
Some of the greatest fights you'll ever witness.. especially their first go round. Made for each other. It pisses me off still about Gatti's death, he should still be here!!! RIP Champ! 🕊️
The third contest gets me every single time. Gatti throwing his right hand with only his middle & distal parts of his hand while still unable to block is borderline delusional. I wouldn’t ask anyone to go through that war but I’m happy to have witnessed it while it happened
This trilogy was amazing. It was like Joe Frasier fighting Joe Frasier. Hard hitting, 2 tough men, each with the same style, each strong willed, and did I say they were both tough as nails. Never a dull moment in the fight. anyone could start and the other finish. I never saw a fight go back and forth as much as these fights. Just when it looked like one was going to get knocked out, he would hurt the other and it was like that the whole fight.
