Ward–Gatti I

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Ward–Gatti I is a famed 2002 boxing match between Micky Ward and Arturo Gatti, widely regarded as one of the most brutal and exciting fights in boxing history.

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Ward–Gatti I canonical 3

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Predicate Object
instanceOf boxing match
professional boxing bout
audienceType pay television
award The Ring Fight of the Year 2002
linked to: Fight of the Year
broadcaster HBO
city Uncasville
country United States
culturalImpact frequently cited in lists of greatest boxing fights
used as reference for warrior-style boxing
date 2002-05-18
decisionType majority decision
distinction Fight of the Year 2002 by The Ring
linked to: Fight of the Year
fighter1 Micky Ward
fighter1FullName George Michael Ward
fighter1Nationality United States
fighter2 Arturo Gatti
fighter2FullName Arturo Gatti
fighter2Heritage Italian
fighter2Nationality Canada
followedBy Ward–Gatti II
Ward–Gatti III
governingBody Connecticut State Boxing Commission
legacy elevated both fighters to cult-hero status
location Mohegan Sun Arena
loser Arturo Gatti
notableFeature dramatic momentum shifts
sustained two-way punishment
notableRound Round 9
numberOfJudges 3
partOfRivalry Ward–Gatti trilogy
promoter Main Events
reputation one of the most brutal fights in boxing history
one of the most exciting fights in boxing history
result Micky Ward won by majority decision
linked to: Micky Ward
roundDuration 3 minutes
roundsCompleted 10
roundsScheduled 10
scoringSystem 10-point must system
series HBO Boxing After Dark
linked to: Boxing After Dark
sport boxing
state Connecticut
style all-action brawl
venue Mohegan Sun Casino
linked to: Mohegan Sun
weightClass junior welterweight
light welterweight
winner Micky Ward
year 2002

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Micky Ward participantIn Ward–Gatti I
Ward–Gatti II follows Ward–Gatti I
Ward–Gatti III isTrilogyFightWith Ward–Gatti I