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On May 18, 2002, Ward faced the opponent with whom he became most identified, Arturo Gatti. The fight was a wild one, but a ninth round Ward knockdown of Gatti proved to be the difference, with Ward winning a majority decision. The fight was later named the 2002 Ring magazine fight of the year.
May 18, 2022 · On 18 May 2002, fading ex-champion Arturo ‘Thunder’ Gatti fought a 36-year-old with 11 pro losses, ‘Irish’ Micky Ward – and their ferocious 10-round war changed their lives and bonded them to...
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Jun 14, 2020 · Micky Ward threw a left hook at Arturo Gatti's coffin. The American said the punch was his way of lovingly saying "I got you last". Seven years earlier the pair spent three fights - 30...
The first bout between Arturo Gatti and Micky Ward took place on this day, May 18, in 2002. The Ring’s Fight of the Year sparked an all-time great trilogy, which was celebrated in a special issue of the magazine (still available via the Ring Shop ).
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