Taylor vs. Chávez Meldrick Taylor

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over next 18 months, taylor won 4 more fights, setting unification bout wbc light welterweight champion julio césar chávez on march 17, 1990 in las vegas. chavez had aura of invincibility, considered best fighter pound pound in world , 1 of dangerous fighters in sport. fight drew huge media attention, both men came in unbeaten (taylor @ 24-0-1 , chávez @ 68-0), , regarded 2 of best boxers in world, regardless of weight class. fight 1 of famous , controversial bouts in boxing history.


taylor took control of action , began build lead on scorecards. however, chávez proved heavier puncher, , wearing taylor down lost rounds. going 12th , final round, taylor led wide margins on 2 of 3 scorecards, , corner famously told him needed win round. because of this, taylor chose continue fighting @ close quarters hard-hitting mexican champion. chávez, realizing time running out, came @ taylor aggressively in last round. 17 seconds left in fight, chávez floored taylor. taylor beat 10-count , got feet @ six. referee richard steele twice asked taylor, ok? taylor did not respond , looked @ corner. steele waved fight off 2 seconds left, awarding chávez win tko.


the controversy surrounding stoppage continues day, , 10 years later, ring proclaimed fight of decade .


many boxing fans believe taylor ruined fighter because of bout—due in part tremendous punishment taken @ hands of chavez, including several fractures , kidney damage (according hbo legendary nights episode mentioned before, taken hospital after chavez bout—reportedly urinating blood.)







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