Classic Fights in Boxing

young, undefeated lion against a skillful old pro, will lion continue as contender?

two young, undefeated lions, only one will go on as a contender unless it is a draw, but a draw blemishes both

one-defeat, former contender against an up-and-coming undefeated contender

left-hander versus right-hander, usually left-hander has a huge advantage because the left-hander has seen many right-hander fighters but the right-hander has seen few left-hander fights so that experience makes a big difference

right-hander versus right-hander, most common

left-hander versus left-hander, rare and makes it awkward for both fighters because they are used to fighting right-handers

tall and skinny fighter with a reach advantage who wants to stay at a distance versus the small and muscular, bullish fighter who wants to close the gap

boxer versus puncher

boxer versus boxer, interesting fight for the boxing aficionado who enjoys watching for technical skills, often goes the distance

puncher versus puncher, an exciting fight with a knockout likely

two undefeated fighters in their prime for the belt — the big money fight

Winning

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