Hbo has announced that it will will begin production of legendary nights. In his first fight against ward last may, gatti began to show flash and fluid movement in the early rounds. The true story of the arturo gatti and micky ward boxing trilogy. May 20, 2010 one of gatti s best qualities as a boxer was his refusal to accept defeat, epitomised by his performance in the third of his brutal fights with arch rival micky ward in june 2003. Lowells own micky ward, an irishamerican who rose to boxing fame for his grit and determination, faced off with arturo gatti on may 18, 2002 in. With 10 seconds remaining in the round and the blood streaming down gattis face, hedgepeth called time to bring in the ring doctor.
The true story of the arturo gatti and micky ward boxing trilogy traces the lives and careers of two legendary fightersmicky ward, a humble, hardscrabble, bluecollar irishman from lowell, massachusetts, and arturo gatti, a handsome, flashy, charismatic italianborn star who was raised in montreal. Arturo dominates and gives the best of himself and his skills, but micky ward shows once more his h. These fights are a must have for the boxing fan, non stop action in these bouts. Arturo gatti april 15, 1972 july 11, 2009 was an italiancanadian professional boxer who.
He challenged once for the ibf light welterweight title in 1997, and held the wbu light welterweight title in 2000. Neither man was a technical wizard by any means, but the fact. Arturo gatti vs micky ward 3 the final chapter boxing t shirt. How micky ward, the inspiration for mark wahlbergs character in the fighter, became friends with this nemesis, arturo gatti, and lived to play golf with him and chris jones. Arturo gatti vs leonard dorin poster by unknown at. Arturo gattis revenge after the loss in the first match. The ringside commentators were sure the fight would be stopped but before cappuccino could step in gatti slipped out of the corner and tied ward up. Micky ward vs arturo gatti 1 full fight video foty 2002. Gatti 409, 31 kos, nicknamed thunder, was best known for his allaction style, which was epitomized in his classic trilogy with micky ward in 2002 and 2003. Micky ward vs arturo gatti fan scorecards eye on the ring. Irish micky ward gets a ko on an undefeated fighter after 7 rounds of getting the crap knocked out of him. The fight with augustus emanuel burton at the time is lesser known than the gatti trilogy but arguably even more entertaining.
Vintage 2003 arturo gatti vs micky ward iii 3 poster print ad hbo boxing rare. Handcrafted inhouse, this arturo gatti vs leonard dorin poster will be framed based on your orders specifications and comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. In this third chapter arturo gatti broke his right hand during the fourth round, but even with a. His trio of fights in 2002 and 2003 with irish micky ward, a total of 30 bloodsplattered rounds of relentless aggression, are considered by some to be the finest series in the sport. Find michael mantenuto movies, filmography, bio, co stars, photos, news and tweets. Arturo gatti 142 lbs beat micky ward 142 lbs by ud in round 10 of 10. Raspanti 2016, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. In 2002, gatti returned to the light welterweight division and defeated former world champion terronn millett by a knockout in round four he then split two tenround decisions with irish micky ward, losing their first bout, but winning their second. The third fight between the two was again named fight of the year by ring magazine. The two fighters awed everyone by putting their heart and soul into a fight for the ages. The threetime boxing champions death has remained a mystery but on august 30 will find out what really happen.
Arturo gatti vs micky ward boxing poster plaque the. Micky ward was born on october 4, 1965 in lowell, massachusetts, usa as george m. Gatti v ward rnd 9 had more landed punches than entire. Ward will never believe arturo gatti committed suicide. In the final fight of their legendary trilogy, arturo gatti outboxes micky ward for the most part, but has to come back from a knockdown in the sixth to secure his victory. On this day, may 18 in 2002, an epic, unforgettable trilogy was born as micky ward and arturo gatti rumbled for the first time. Mayweather has often said emanuel burton was his toughest fight, and ward was tough as nails. Arturo gatti s death part 2 of 3 48 hours arturo gatti s last fight duration. The first book in the series at risk was adapted to a tv movie starring actress andie macdowell.
Arturo gatti 1 round 9 which is considered one of the greatest rounds in boxing history. The battles gatti fought with ward brought out the best in both of them. A stolen legend from overboard mar 18th 2015 although it was a not a notable film by any kind of oscar standards, overboard, a romantic comedy starring the longtime, reallife hollywood couple kurt russell and goldie hawn, it weaves a yarn about a spoiled socialite who hires a poor, backwoods carpenter for. Arturo gatti was one of the most successful boxers in canadian history capturing both the united states boxing association junior lightweight title and international boxing federations world. The final scorecards read, 9693, 9693 and 9792, in favor of gatti. Arturo gatti vs micky ward i round 9 the round of the.
Irish micky ward gets a ko on an undefeated fighter after 7. Then came the third and final bout in this epic trilogy, on june 7, 2003. The true story of the arturo gatti and micky ward boxing trilogy traces the lives and careers of two legendary fighters micky ward, a humble, hardscrabble, bluecollar irishman from lowell, massachusetts, and arturo gatti, a handsome, flashy, charismatic italianborn star who was raised in montreal. Gattis manger, pat lynch, hired a team of investigators to look into his july 11, 2009 death. Gatti had lost the first fight against ward, but then he won the rematch. On may 18, 2002, ward squared off with his nemesis, gatti. The dark curls in his hair framed a 4yearold face that looks just like his father, arturo. They throw a combined 2100 punches over 10 rounds and its a knock down drag em out battle of chins and will. Nicknamed the thunder, gatti was a twotime world champion boxer who went 409. Before gatti could get up, or the referees count could hit ten, the bell sounded to end the round. It showed that two guys, we can actually try to fight, win and that we respected each other, said ward. That the round equates to little more than 3% of a legendary. Arturo gatti vs mickey ward autographed 16x20 photo jsa loa.
Ward trilogy is recognized as some of the most legendary battles to take place in the ring. The tale of gattiward, an hourlong documentary that will chronicle the trilogy between the late arturo gatti and irish micky ward although ward 381, 27 knockouts was victorious in their first meeting in may of 2002, he lost the next two to gatti 409, 31 kos in november of 2002 and june of 2003. The multiweight class champ battled in some of boxings most memorable fights. Ward follow suit in 1980 later the large number of. The tale of gattiward goes beyond the fights newsday. On this day, june 7, 2003, the boardwalk hall in atlantic city, new jersey witnessed what would later become unquestionably the 2003 ring magazine fight of the year as these two men traded blows, punishment.
Between may 2002 and june 2003 arturo gatti and micky ward became boxing legends. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Mickey ward discusses his brutal, grueling fights with arturo gatti, from million dollar purses, to fighting to kill. There are a million cliches to describe arturo gatti and micky ward and their threefight series that captivated the boxing world from 2002 to 2003. Wow i was just reading up on gatti and the story surrounding his death is pretty crazy. Ward is widely known for his trilogy of fights with arturo gatti, two of which received fight of the. Legendary status for micky ward, arturo gatti boston. Jul 30, 2009 gatti s death initially had been investigated as a murder. Meeting in connecticut, the two warriors gave us a fight that was so. Ward 3 on this edition of the history lesson ringside robert talks about the final showdown between arturo gatti and micky ward.
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. Just months after their first epic encounter, arturo gatti wins a wide decision over micky ward in a more tactical affair. These are the kind of rounds boxing enthusiasts only dream of. Gattis life would end tragically and mysteriously just a few years later, but his. Arturo gatti broke his right hand in the fourth round and still won the rubber match. The arturo gatti vs micky ward 3 the final chapter boxing t shirt is available in all sizes. Its why gatti was a fixture at boardwalk hall in atlantic city, n. Fight number three was almost as thrilling as the first one.
They would return to slugging it out in their next and final bout. Looking back on their legendary final bout a decade later. On may 18, 2002, arturo gatti squared off against micky ward in one of the greatest fights that boxing fans had any right to hope for. Jim lampley asks larry merchant about the significance of there. Oct 18, 20 micky ward got the last shot in against his eternal rival arturo gatti. Ward books, vs pink lot, joe lewis boxing fan posters. For the first 3 rounds, gatti controlled the bout with the same stick and move. Items custom made and shipped within 48 hours via usps first class maileach order will receive an online status tracker for. On july 11, 2009, gatti was found dead in a hotel in ipojuca, pernambuco, brazil, where he was on vacation with his brazilian wife, amanda rodrigues, and their 10monthold son. After 30 rounds, the final chapter of their majestic rivalry was closed with a ud10 in favor of arturo gatti. Would you prefer if boxing was 6 rounds instead of 12, why or why not. Wardgatti ii took place six months later in november 2002 in atlantic city, with gatti scoring a unanimous decision victory.
Arturo gatti vs micky ward fan scorecards eye on the ring. Jerry ferrara to play boxer arturo gatti in biopic exclusive. Arturo gatti vs micky ward iii highlights fight of the year. Mickey tried to followup but it was gatti who went on the attack with wide hooks to the head and body. Please select your desired shirt style and size from the drop down above. Micky ward never won a world championship, but he became a beloved. Ward, who was rocked and nearly out to end round 3, rallied in the final. Get the best deals on gatti ward when you shop the largest online selection at. Oct, 20 arturo gatti and micky ward sign autographs in 2003 derek batista. Jul, 2009 arturo gatti, who has been murdered aged 37, held versions of the world title at superfeatherweight and light welterweight in a thrilling professional boxing career spanning more than 16 years.
Gatti, best known for three brutal bouts with micky ward, was found dead in a brazilian hotel room. The boxers widow, amanda carina barbosa rodrigues, who had been arrested as a suspect, was released from jail thursday, the newspaper o. He then split two ten round decisions with irish micky ward, losing their first bout, but winning their second. Order of win garano books the at risk featuring character win garano is a murder mystery series of books by american author patricia cornwell. Micky ward discusses his epic battles with arturo gatti duration. Before the beginning of the tenth and final round gatti s corner indicated that. Arturo gatti vs mickey ward autographed 16x20 photo jsa loa all. Arturo gatti vs micky ward boxing poster plaque the final chapter. Ward landed a big right to the face, another to the body. Micky ward sighed heavily, lumbered forward and slammed a right cross to. Micky ward had a much stronger round 3 as gatti, who did not have the same energetic movement, boxed less and the two traded punches. May 18, 2014 on may 18, 2002, arturo gatti squared off against micky ward in one of the greatest fights that boxing fans had any right to hope for. Arturo gatti vs micky ward 3 fight poster the final chapter.
The 10round war gatti and ward waged on may 18, 2002 deserves to be glorified. The game fight night round 3 2006 features ward and gatti on the cover ps2 and xbox versions only. Boadwalk hall atlantic city, nj june 7, 2003 142 lbs. The true story of the arturo gatti and micky ward boxing trilogy vol. When micky ward and arturo gatti met in connecticut in 2002, the. Dec 17, 2010 how micky ward, the inspiration for mark wahlbergs character in the fighter, became friends with this nemesis, arturo gatti, and lived to play golf with him and chris jones. Arturo gatti, left, called the thunder for his allornothing style, was best known for three punishing fights against micky ward, shown here. Oct 03, 20 jerry ferrara looks ready to show off his boxing skills and will play boxer arturo gatti in an untitled biopic. When micky ward and arturo gatti met in connecticut in 2002, the ninth round of their fight contained more drama, heart and action than some boxers produce in their whole careers. He sounded like he was considering retiring after his last fight with baldimor. Paying his final respects at gatti s funeral, the aging warrior tapped his old foes coffin with one more left hand. Arturo gattis death part 2 of 3 48 hours arturo gattis last fight duration.
Jun 24, 2008 pumpkin scissors 3 paperback june 24, 2008 by ryotaro iwanaga author 3. He hasnt officially announced whether it will be his absolute final fight or not but i imagine he will adress that after his performance in the ring. A recent academic book on the carnage bears the title, the hardest fought battle of world war two. Arturo gatti vs micky ward 3 the final chapter boxing t shirt is available on a white 100% cotton tee. New york another look at that infamous photo of arturo gattis lifeless, bloody body on the floor of a brazilian villa made micky wards heart hurt. While gatti continued to attack, manfredy was moving and firing first class counterpunches, repeatedly strafing gatti as he came in. Arturo gatti fought off micky ward in the last installment of their epic trilogy.
Ward follow suit in 1980 later the large number of prestigious performers who from arts 129 at hudson valley community college. Uncommon valor two 142pounders, micky ward and arturo gatti, brought a fitting end to their thrilling trilogy with a fearless display of boxing the. Gattiward iii caps off a historic trilogy to date big. In the final chapter, arturo thunder gatti and irish micky ward met in the ring for the third and final time to close the book on their epic rivalry.
The 9th and 10th rounds of the first fight are comparable with hagler hearns. Dec 08, 2016 as special as gatti ward wasis, intimate warfare just might be the essential boxing read of 2016 or 2017 if you have yet to get hold of a copy. Gatti broke his hand in the fourth round and was knocked down in the sixth but soldiered on to grind out a victory on points. Whether you want to frame a music poster for your dorm room or a framed art deco poster for your family room, our framed posters can be customized to fit your needs. Arturo gatti and micky ward sign autographs in 2003 youtube. Their fights were like the fictional battles of rocky balboa versus apollo creed, filled to the brim with. Raspanti chronicles one of boxings historic trilogies, the threefight drama that starred arturo gatti and micky ward. On the fifteenth anniversary of the start of their memorable trilogy, watch micky ward and arturo gatti slug it out in one of the most incredible boxing brawls of alltime. Aug 20, 2011 it is the stuff movies are made of literally. Arturo gatti was a member of the canadian national team, and was training to represent canada at the 1992 summer games, but in 1991, at age 19, he decided to turn pro instead. The fight was later named the 2002 ring magazine fight of the year.
Micky ward arturo gatti friendship the real story behind. The first heavy punch of the fourth round was a ward right cross that landed flush on gattis face. Due to the binding process, the interior magazines were trimmed, and the top layer of the spines were removed. Arturo gatti vs micky ward iii highlights fight of the. May 27, 2002 ward somehow found energy reserves great enough to unleash one final flurry on gatti. On may 18, 2002, ward faced the opponent with whom he became most identified, arturo gatti. Roots of fight clothing honors arturo thunder gatti s relentless fighting style.