20 Most Memorable Boxing match in History:
1. **Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier (Thrilla in Manila, 1975):**
- A brutal 14-round battle between two heavyweight legends.
- Ali emerged victorious but both fighters displayed incredible endurance and skill.
2. **Rumble in the Jungle (Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman, 1974):**
- Ali's strategic "rope-a-dope" tactic led to a stunning eighth-round knockout of the previously unbeaten Foreman.
3. **Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling II (1938):**
- A rematch with political undertones, Louis avenged a previous loss by knocking out Schmeling in the first round.
4. **Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake LaMotta VI (1951):**
- The sixth and final bout between these fierce rivals, Robinson secured the middleweight title in a hard-fought contest.
5. **Marvelous Marvin Hagler vs. Thomas Hearns (1985):**
- A three-round war often referred to as "The War," where both fighters went toe-to-toe in one of the most intense bouts in history.
6. **Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Tommy Hearns I (1981):**
- A highly anticipated welterweight clash, Leonard's late-round surge secured a dramatic comeback victory.
7. **Mike Tyson vs. Buster Douglas (1990):**
- One of the greatest upsets in boxing history as the underdog Douglas knocked out the undefeated Tyson in the tenth round.
8. **Rocky Marciano vs. Jersey Joe Walcott (1952):**
- Marciano's legendary comeback, knocking out Walcott in the 13th round to become the heavyweight champion.
9. **Joe Louis vs. Billy Conn II (1946):**
- Louis avenged an earlier loss by knocking out Conn in the eighth round, showcasing his resilience.
10. **Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson II (1997):**
- Famous for Tyson's disqualification after biting Holyfield's ear in one of the most bizarre moments in boxing history.
11. **Joe Frazier vs. George Foreman (1973):**
- Foreman's devastating knockout of Frazier in the second round, earning him the heavyweight title.
12. **Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Roberto Duran II (1980):**
- The infamous "No Mas" fight where Duran quit in the eighth round, a shocking turn of events.
13. **Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao (2015):**
- A bout between two modern legends, Mayweather's defensive skills led to a unanimous decision victory.
14. **Sonny Liston vs. Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay, 1964):**
- Clay's stunning upset over Liston, announcing himself as a force to be reckoned with.
15. **Roberto Duran vs. Sugar Ray Leonard I (1980):**
- The "Brawl in Montreal" where Duran handed Leonard his first professional loss in a closely contested match.
16. **Bernard Hopkins vs. Felix Trinidad (2001):**
- Hopkins dominated Trinidad in a middleweight clash, showcasing his tactical brilliance.
17. **Arturo Gatti vs. Micky Ward I (2002):**
- The first in a trilogy of epic battles between these two warriors, known for its non-stop action and heart.
18. **Lennox Lewis vs. Vitali Klitschko (2003):**
- Lewis narrowly won a thrilling heavyweight bout against Klitschko, who displayed tremendous heart and skill.
19. **Roy Jones Jr. vs. James Toney (1994):**
- Jones' masterful performance, winning the super middleweight title in a display of speed and skill.
20. **Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez IV (2012):**
- The final installment in their epic series, Marquez knocked out Pacquiao in a stunning conclusion to their rivalry.
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With UP Business Administration and Accountancy (cum laude) Rebecca (Reby) Ventura Trinidad and her husband, Rotary Club Intramuros Past President & former UE College of Business Administration Dean Eduardo M. Trinidad. Ruby’s Dad, Lt. Col. Juanito (Sonny) Ventura, Rotary International Past District Governor, & Charter President of the Rotary Club of Downtown Manila, is a distinguished UP Vanguard alumnus. Ed & Reby’s daughter Erica (UP BSBA, magna cum laude) and nephew Riggs (UP BSBAA, cum laude) were my students in creative writing and science, technology & society (STS) years ago. Reby was also my UST High School senior—she was her batch’s salutatorian 🥂 (at University of the Philippines) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co8Xx6ABScB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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VAMPIRE TALES #10 (1975)
VAMPIRE TALES #10 (1975)
Morbius’ story, by Doug Moench and Sonny Trinidad, has him showing up in a town wearing a trenchcoat disguise.
Always love those. The disguise works, but the effort is for naught when the Inn owner barges into his room and finds out who he is.
She tries to cure him through Christ and it doesn’t work. He ends up eating a whole bunch of townspeople (who aren’t great examples of humanity).
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