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
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.
"Gatti's worst nightmare turned out to be his wife' Been there, when I was one of the best in the world in my sport.
Agree. In the boxing ring his worst nightmare was Mayweather and De la Hoya.
CTE Olympics…
2 modern gladiators No losers. Just glory in battle 👏 This is boxing ❤
No it isn't. That is brawling. If you want to see "boxing", you watch what Floyd vs. Gatti.
Of course, Floyd always fought guys who were already past their prime.
"My hand!" "What do you want me to do?" "I got to keep going". Man they don't make em like that anymore. Chills.
This means you Lebron James
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 actually cried in the first fight. Tears of joy. One of the last matches me and my grandpa watched together. Unbelievable video BLTV.
me too
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?!?!)
I've always loved Jim Lampleys passion when talking about the sport.
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.
Yep Lampley really adds to the whole experience. Class act
These fights were like real life ROCKY movies ….just incredible.
couldn’t agree more
I think lampley was the best
The Gatti-Ward trilogy is easily some of the best fights in combat sports history.
Triple G vs Canelo was better
Agreed
It's either boxing or it's not. Don't use that disrespectful MMA lingo around here.
@@tko8218 boxing is a combat sport you goober.
@@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
Lost track of how many times I've watched all 3 fights but there has never been two fighters with more heart than these two men.
This is what modern boxing is lacking. Heart. Indominable spirit. Show everyone. The whole world what you are fucking made of.
@@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-sg8kq7ii3ywhen Gatti was already a shell of himself😅
@@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.
What the hell were these two men made of
Myth and Legend, mostly.
And a lot of respect and class.
Guts and Glory
Hard work & ♥
Granite
Ward vs Gatti is like Rocky vs Apollo Creed but for real.
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
No color tv in the 90's?? Damn sorry man. 😂 that sucks.
@@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
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 could rewatch it every day.
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.
Good word's my friend, his absolute awe as he was doing the color commentary for this figh.. no i mean war, was great
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.
I still get overwhelmed with emotion when I watch this . Goosebumps . Just amazing
I watch this fight when I’m gutting through an intense cardio sessions. Gets me fired up.
What a legendary trilogy and Jim Lampley what a commentator.. huge hearts all around.. memorable times for sure
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.
Great job on presenting this epic trilogy! Much respect to Gatti and Ward for displaying tremendous heart.
This is the best boxing channel in KZhead. Amazing work, as always
Jim had tears in his eyes talking bout the round 9 that’s love for a sport
That five punch piece Ward gave Gatti at the end of the fifth was a beautiful thing!
I've rewatched that combo so many times
Two people earning each others respect and becoming close friends is what sports are all about. Love to see it.
I can't believe I never new about these guys . . This is crazy. Probly the best trilogy fight of all time .
You not seen the movie? I think its called The Fighter. With marky mark and batman!! Worth a watch..
@@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.
@@VaderPopsVicodin10 interesting. I remember enjoying the first one, so I'd up up for more.
The best trilogy of all time IMO. RIP Arturo 'Thunder' Gatti. Sleep tight brave warrior😢
1st fight that round 9 liver shot Gatti took was crazy , biting on his gumshield on his knees I've no idea how he got up his whole body was flaccid 😂
RIP Gatti
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.
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
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!!!!
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.
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.
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
Ward-Gatti, Pac-Marquez, we got spoiled with some great fights back then. We grew up in the last great era of boxing.
Like the commentator said - a fight straight out of the 1950s. Astonishing. And no trash-talk - pure sportsmanship.
My first time I seen this trilogy and I'm on my second time watching.... Unbelievable fighters... Truly incredible boxing
Another treausre from the past, I love your stuff BLTV!
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
Plenty of fighters have gone to war before and after
@@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.
@@27neverlose Ali Vs Frazier, Corrales Vs Castillo, Barrera Vs Morales, Gonzalez Vs Carbajal, Johansson Vs Patterson Need I continue?
@@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
Thank you for this. I miss boxing so much. IMO 85-05 is the greatest 20 years in boxing history.
There was less hugging in 3 fights than one round of Haney vs Garcia
Either one would absolutely destroy ward or gatti
Annoying but true lol, Gatti could have been better he was his own worst enemy, and wards was his own family@@davidiglesias9549
@@davidiglesias9549you absolute clown
These guys had heart and it has been years since we have seen that
This is what Boxing is, baby! It didn't matter which one won or lost, they both did a spectacular job. Respect!
Wow! These are the kind of boxers people will still be talking about 50 years from now!
This just made my day , thank you!!!!!!
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!
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.
Wow! Now that's the best boxing I have seen in a long time!
Holy heaven! I forgot what a battle this was.. You don't see em like this much
This is the pinnacle of boxing. The trilogy that made me obsessed to never get anything comparable again.
Two of the toughest SOBs to grace the ring in any generation!!
You are my favorite channel on youtube!!
That Liver punch tho😳
Dayyyyyum Keefe d voice
What a great story. Two proud men going toe to toe. But the deep respect shown by both men is incredible. They have to make a movie about them!
Greatest trilogy in history
1st fight: Perhaps the best ever. 2nd: Entertaining but not competitive. 3rd: Very good but not very close.
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
Good word's my friend damn good word's
Jesus, that brought tears to the eyes! The heart in those two was incredible. Amazing willpower. Tough as anyone to enter the ring.
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.
Incredible trilogy I watch a couple times a year since their last bout. RIP Gatti!!
This was truly a master class
You don't see many dudes like ward and that's not taking anything away from gotti but ward just has a monstrous heart
Fact's + Tax
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.
Wards combo to end round 5 of their first fight was legendary.
I remember watching their fights with my Dad. Some of the best.
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.
Now this is a true bloody fight with true passion and a great champion of both fighters
Exceptional athletes and gentlemen. So refreshing!
Epic battles, they brought one of the best fights that I remember of
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.
Unbelievable stuff. 2 absolute warrior's toe to toe in the greatest sport in the world 🥊🥊💣💣 let's go back to them days!
What was that Jim lampy interview? I want to watch it
I believe it's from the HBO documentary Legendary Nights: Tale of Ward/Gatti... I think. Pretty sure. Hope that helps. Happy hunting! ✌😁
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)...
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 🙏
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!
Such respectful, nice guys.
The greatest fights in boxing history the two absolute warriors
Arturo's worsted nightmare was his wife
"worsted" Boy you saw those red squiggly lines and just said F that huh?🤣
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! 🕊️
With 1 hand OMG! Shout out to Arturo. Most fighters will give up easy. Imagine your opponent becoming your coach. Ultimate show of respect!
This is by far the greatest fight of all time no questions needed!!! rest in Paradise Gotti… legends never die!!!
I watch the trilogy highlights every year
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.
Love the edit, felt like i was watching 2 gladiators lol
My first time seeing this fight. Goodness gracious that was the banger of all bangers.
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
That HBO Team will always be the greatest commentary team in boxing! Man do I miss them!
How both guys survived this trilogy is nothing short of mind-boggling
Wow !!! Why has this FIGHT not been shown to the global audience more often ???!
This is a crazy fight I’ve must have been living under a rock! 😮
I’ll never forget it!
One of the best fights in boxing history
In my humble opinion the best fight I’ve ever seen
impresive skills, focus n determination
Mickey was heartbroken when Gatti passed away.
He didn't pass away, his wife MURDERED him.
rest in peace Mr.Gatti, thank you for the memories
Speaking from experience there is no bond like you feel when you go through something like that with another man
Still gives me shivers watching this. Both out of gas, both fighting on heart. Bring back these fights for boxings sake. Boxing seems a little lost atm.
This is what boxing needs to come back to….. pure warriors at war pride over $ and business 💪🏼
Jim lampley cries in every interview concerning boxing Gotta love it
Great video Bltv. Btw, any shot well see another bltv classic series any time soon?
Best fights ever in boxing!!
8 seconds in and Jim Lampley is already crying.