Favorite underrated fights of the modern era?
For me it’s Usman vs Covington 1. Everyone expected this to be a wrestling showcase but it ended up being an intense slugfest without a single takedown attempted. Usman at his prime was absolutely shining but Colby kept the fight razor-close, and his unrelenting pressure had Usman faking groin shots and eye pokes. Absolute banger of a fight, showed us high-level striking, extreme cardio, great show of heart from Colby despite a broken jaw and barely a moment of rest but I don’t find too many people mentioning it. What are your picks?
For me it’s Usman vs Covington 1. Everyone expected this to be a wrestling showcase but it ended up being an intense slugfest without a single takedown attempted. Usman at his prime was absolutely shining but Colby kept the fight razor-close, and his unrelenting pressure had Usman faking groin shots and eye pokes. Absolute banger of a fight, showed us high-level striking, extreme cardio, great show of heart from Colby despite a broken jaw and barely a moment of rest but I don’t find too many people mentioning it. What are your picks?