ARTURO GATTI Vs EVAN ROBINSON - A BOXING SPECTACLE FOR CONNOISSEURS

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The boxing ring is a place where individual class is everything, and some of the spectacle the square offers continues to be talked about decades later. Such is the clash between the Italian Arturo Gatti and Ivan Robinson, which without exaggeration could be defined as one of the most iconic fights of the 1990s.

Although they are less known to the general public, and their professional path coincides with that of titans such as Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield, at lighter weight Gatti and Robinson are remarkable.

The battle between them was on August 22, 1998. Many experts define the duel as the "fight of the year". Remarkable tactical outplay, physical preparation and a match full of drama and twists. This is what the two boxers offer to the world in their competition with each other. Robinson possesses height that challenges the Italian's agility. For his part, Gatti, whose nickname is "Thunder" is fast enough, and his lightning strikes have left a bad memory in more than one opponent.

The match between the two is part of "Battles of the Year". An event organized by Ring magazine. At that time, Gatti enjoyed the love of the public, and the reason was far from the world title. The Italian is notable for his style, which is both attractive and spectacular. This makes the audience want more, and the organizers of such events see money in it.

Their expectations of interest are justified. Those for spectacle too. The obvious dominance of Ivan Robinson in the ring is a fact. However, Gatti once again draws attention to himself with the resilience and will he demonstrates. The Italian lasted until the 10th round, when he even had a real chance of success. The taller Robinson is shaken but manages to stay in the match. The way out of it is in the hands of the judges, and the victory was awarded to the American. In the second leg, the events repeat themselves.

After his fights with Ivan Robinson, Arturo Gatti decided to move up his weight class and fight in the welterweight division. For many years, the Italian has been among the favorite boxers of fans all over the world, and many define him as "the most attractive man in boxing". Gatti was found dead under unknown circumstances on July 11, 2009 in the Brazilian resort town of Ipojuca.

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