Statements (54)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
boxing match
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gptkbp:attendance |
8,000
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gptkbp:broadcasts |
gptkb:HBO_Pay-Per-View
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gptkbp:caliber |
10
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gptkbp:date |
June 7, 2003
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gptkbp:fightingStyle |
Thunder
large and passionate boxer-puncher 1 hour and 15 minutes brawler aggressive and powerful 39 wins, 6 losses technical and strategic former world champion known for his exciting fights retired with several losses |
gptkbp:garrison |
Virgil_Hunter,_James_Prince
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Ward vs. Gatti XVII
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gptkbp:influence |
inspired a generation of boxers.
inspired many young fighters |
gptkbp:intelligence |
highly regarded
improved over career |
gptkbp:is_a_promoter_of |
Main Events
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gptkbp:judges |
all_scored_in_favor_of_Gatti
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gptkbp:location |
Boardwalk_Hall,_Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey
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gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Virgil_Hunter
Son of God loyal and supportive multiple world champion retired undefeated 16 wins, 2 losses considered one of the best fighters of his era |
gptkbp:notable_event |
part of a famous rivalry
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gptkbp:notable_winners |
against_Arturo_Gatti
against_Micky_Ward |
gptkbp:notableOperations |
body punching
hook punches |
gptkbp:portrait |
Buddy_McGirt,_Al_Certo
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gptkbp:powers |
known for one-punch knockouts
known for technical knockouts |
gptkbp:referee |
gptkb:Steve_Smoger
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gptkbp:result |
Gatti_won_by_unanimous_decision
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gptkbp:significance |
final fight in their trilogy
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gptkbp:tactics |
pressure opponents
outbox opponents |
gptkbp:training |
Buddy McGirt
intense and disciplined focused on endurance and strength |
gptkbp:UFCFightNight |
continued to fight professionally
became a trainer and commentator involved in boxing promotions retired and later returned to boxing |
gptkbp:weight |
140 lbs
light welterweight |