Boxing.

Wladimir Klitschko vs. David Haye is one big game. 

The fight between David Haye and Wladimir Klitschko on Saturday (03/07) can not be denied is a big fight in heavyweight boxing in recent years. 

But compared to some other big fight, Haye and Klitschko meeting is not nothing. 

Heavyweight fight that rocked the world, causing social unrest, the threat of murder, involving African dictator, take ear, the peak of fury, singer Frank Sinatra to become a cameraman. 

John L Sullivan v. Jim Corbett - 7 September 1892, New Orleans, USA. 

John L. Sullivan was the last world heavyweight era that retains title without boxing gloves and a first use boxing gloves. 

That is why he is often regarded as the boxer who changed boxing from criminal activity almost becomes a sport that has rules and respected. 

Jim Corbett while regarded as a model of early modern heavyweight boxer: trained and not learn boxing in the streets, protect yourself with a jab punch, using techniques not just fights like a boxer at that time. 

Compete in the Olympic Stadium Club, New Orleans, with a capacity of 10,000, which Sullivan had not boxed for 4 years, panting follow the movement of Corbett. 

In round 21, Corbett took off hard knocks that instantly makes Sullivan lying. 

'' Fortunately, Americans who beat me,'' Sullivan said after can stand up again. 

Jim Jeffries v Jack Johnson - July 4, 1910, Reno, United States 

If Corbett is an early model of a modern heavyweight, Jeffries heavyweight model is ideal: 2 meters tall, weighing about 100 pounds, proportionate body, as well as a very good boxing ability. 

Jack Johnson is considered damaging to the social order become world champion the first black heavyweight. 

In 1899, Jeffries beat British boxer Bob Fitzsimmons to win the heavyweight belt and keep it for seven times in the five years before resigning. 

But then there was Jack Johnson. 1908 black boxer's title from Tommy Burns in Sydney. For Americans, the reality boxing world title held by a black boxer biscuits disaster. 

What may make, Jeffries is already fat and pipe smoking addiction forced to appear to be'' white'' expectations. Not just white America but the world. 

Jeffries practice all-out and his weight dropped to 50 pounds more. But Johnson is a model of an ideal heavyweight next: fast and slick. 

Jeffries became the butt and losing in round 15. Riots erupted across America and led to a lot of people killed. 

Gene Tunney v Jack Dempsey - August 23, 1926, Philadelphia, USA. 

Tunney, a former Marine who lives with regular interest in the book, while Dempsey reckless living, scrappy and run from military service. This fight became a classic battle with 120,000 viewers meet Sesquicentennia stadium. 

Tunney shows perfect boxing technique and convincingly beat defending champion in 10 rounds. This fight is often referred to as a leap forward in the boxing techniques. Previous boxer who likes to shoot at wide Dempsey boxer is considered ideal. 

Tunney considered the father of the inventor of the modern science of boxing. 

In the rematch, again Tunney won the battle and later resigned. 

Max Baer v. James J Braddock - June 13, 1935, New York, United States. 

Braddock was 29 years old and the father of three children amid the confines of depression that hit the United States when it was offered to fight against the world champions Baer known as a playboy. 

Braddock's defeat record 22 times ahead of this fight. Baer is very talented but very sure it wants to win the fight so he lived most of his training at the bar. 

Baer lost a total of 35,000 spectators in front of the hysterical. 

Braddock was given the title Prince'' Cinderella'' by an American author. He held the title for two years before it was knocked out Joe Louis in 1937. But life is like a fairy tale story of the inspiration of Americans in the face of the current recession. 

Joe Louis v Max Schmeling - June 22, 1938, New York, United States. 

If the social and political impact Jeffries-Johnson fight the United States rocked to its foundations, Louis-Schmeling fight rocked the world and considered as one of the most important sporting events in the 20th century. 

In 1936, the former world champion from Germany, Max Schmeling, Louis knocked out in 12 rounds. But the following year Louis became the first black boxer to win the title and defend it after Johnson three times. 

Louis Schmeling .

Joe Louis is considered to represent justice while Max Schmeling represent the superiority of the Aryan 

With the fight was held after World War II, Schmeling was described by Adolf Hitler as the embodiment of Aryan supremacy. President Roosevelt hoped Louis would show the firmness of the U.S. attitude. 

72 thousand people watched Louis demolish Schmeling in one round. Rarely audience boxing match so delighted to see the fight quickly completed. 

Muhammad Ali v Sonny Liston - May 25, 1965, Lewiston, United States .

When Cassius Clay won the heavyweight championship of the Sony Liston in 1964, that interpretation is one of the most unexpected results in the history of boxing. Bout next birthday flavored by intrigue and conspiracy theories. 

A week after becoming champion, Clay announced he had changed his name to Muhammad Ali and became a member of the Nation of Islam organization. With Americans still crowded with racial and religious prejudice, society is not receiving the statement. Even rumors had circulated both will be targeted assassination. 

When the first round is underway, Liston suddenly lying in the middle of the ring. The problem is that he does not seem affected by the blow. Exposed or not, Liston began counted amid confusion and lack of clarity of what is happening. 

Until this moment not yet clear whether intentionally dropping Liston with yourself. Liston claimed that he was afraid of the Nation of Islam and that is why he wants to finish the fight as quickly as possible. 

Joe Frazier v Muhammad Ali - March 8, 1970, New York, United States .

Crowned as the battle of the 20th century, Ali-Frazier I was the first battle of two undefeated world champion in the ring. But more than that, the fight is full of social symbols of his time. 

Ali Frazier. 

Ali lost to Frazier in the first bout , but winning in two following a fight between the two boxers

Ali refused military service in 1967 , stripped of his title and banned from boxing . In exile , Ali became a symbol of anti -establishment while Frazier is regarded as a good and obedient citizens .

Hollywood star Burt Lancaster commentator , while Frank Sinatra became a cameraman and Norman Mailer became reporters covering for Life magazine . All eyes and ears fixed on this game .

Ali was beaten on points after falling in the round of 15 by a hard blow to Frazier.

George Foreman v Muhammad Ali - October 30, 1974, Kinshasa, Zaire. 

If Ali-Frazier I proved there is no greater sport than boxing, The Rumble in the Jungle is a proof that there is no more crazy sport of boxing. 

1973 Foreman kill Frazier in two rounds only through brutal fight. Foreman is considered to be the reincarnation Liston and referred to as the hardest puncher in the history. 

Ali-Foreman fight by Don King held in Zaire (now the Congo) which was then ruled by the dictator Mobutu. 

No one candidate Ali. But he proved is the greatest boxer on earth when it hit the flames at Foreman KO in round 8. 

Mike Tyson v James 'Buster' Douglas - February 11, 1990, Tokyo, Japan. 

The Las Vegas betting houses provide a probability of 1 to 42 for Douglas to beat Tyson. That alone gives an idea of ​​how it thinks no one's boxer. 

Ahead of the fight Douglas left his wife and then his mother died of a heart attack. But tragedy was actually motivated Douglas to fight. 

Tyson while smothering by problems beverages, drugs, and mental illness. Douglas was knocked down in the 8th round but fell back hit Tyson in the 10th round to win the fight. 

Tyson shattered the aura of greatness that night. He was never able to return to the top of appearance. Douglas kehiangan his belt eight months later at the hands of Evander Holyfield. 

Mike Tyson v Evander Holyfield - 28 June 1997, Las Vegas, USA. 

Although boxing is no longer an activity that has the values ​​of the era criminals like John L. Sullivan, but boxing is not fully able to throw the label away. 

Seven months before stopping Tyson Holyfield after Tyson's camp considers lower and less prepared because they think Holyfield is a boxer who is past his prime. 

This time Tyson was better prepared but it also prepares special weapon: biting an opponent's ear. Tyson annoyed because the first fight Holyfield is considered by many to use his head to hurt Tyson's face. 

In the third round Tsyon biting Holyfield's ear and then spat it out in the ring. Referee Mills Lane had no choice but to stop the fight and give victory for Holyfield.  So, thank you for reading this article.
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