Boxing trilogies are a rare occurrence, but when they do happen, they often produce some of the most memorable fights in the history of the sport. Here are seven of the greatest boxing trilogies of all time:
1. Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier
This legendary trilogy took place between 1971 and 1975 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest rivalries in sports history. The first fight, known as the "Fight of the Century," was won by Frazier, while Ali won the second fight in 1974. The third fight, the "Thrilla in Manila," was an epic battle that saw Ali emerge victorious after 14 brutal rounds.
2. Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Roberto Duran
Leonard and Duran fought three times between 1980 and 1989, with Duran winning the first fight by decision and Leonard winning the second and third fights. The second fight is particularly memorable for Duran's infamous "no mas" moment, where he quit in the eighth round.
3. Arturo Gatti vs. Micky Ward
These two warriors fought three times between 2002 and 2003, with Gatti winning the first and third fights and Ward winning the second. All three fights were brutal and closely contested, with the first fight being named "Fight of the Year" by Ring Magazine.
4. Erik Morales vs. Marco Antonio Barrera
These two Mexican fighters fought three times between 2000 and 2004, with Morales winning the first fight by decision and Barrera winning the second and third fights. The third fight, which took place in 2004, was another epic battle that saw Barrera emerge victorious.
5. Muhammad Ali vs. Ken Norton
Ali and Norton fought three times between 1973 and 1976, with Norton winning the first fight by decision and Ali winning the second and third fights. The third fight, which took place in 1976, was a close and hard-fought battle that Ali won by decision.
6. Israel Vazquez vs. Rafael Marquez
These two Mexican fighters fought three times between 2007 and 2010, with Vazquez winning the first and third fights and Marquez winning the second. All three fights were closely contested and featured multiple knockdowns.
7. Rocky Graziano vs. Tony Zale
These two middleweight fighters fought three times between 1946 and 1948, with Zale winning the first two fights and Graziano winning the third. The third fight, which took place in 1948, was an epic battle that saw Graziano knock Zale out in the sixth round to win the middleweight title.
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