On this day in 2005, Floyd Mayweather showcased a masterclass performance against Arturo Gatti to win the WBC super lightweight title. In another event, 19 years ago, Mayweather easily defeated Arturo Gatti to claim the WBC 140 title. Additionally, 9 years ago, Keith Thurman triumphed over Shawn Porter in a thrilling bout by unanimous decision.
Very limited Showtime poster in my #boxing collection from when @Gervontaa KO'd Mario Barrios in rd 11 to win the WBA "regular" 140 title in impressive fashion -- 3 years ago today. @LEllerbe https://t.co/DgDe7WTWIX
Scarce site poster & PPV version in my #boxing collection from when Paulie Ayala edged HOFer Johnny Tapia in their great 1st fight to win the @WBABoxing bantamweight title in the outstanding 1999 fight of the year -- 25 years ago today. @GilberticoWBA @trboxing https://t.co/cOlLtO0TE3
#OnThisDay in 1999, Paulie Ayala upset Johnny Tapia for the Bantamweight title 🏆 https://t.co/vmJImcqrY8
3️⃣ years ago today, @Gervontaa proved he belongs in the P4P discussion when he jumped not one, but TWO weight classes to battle—and ultimately stop—Mario Barrios to become a 3️⃣-division world champion. 🔗 #DavisBarrios Full Fight: https://t.co/0QW0KcrvAn #PBCFightAnniversary https://t.co/HGTcSEbmQl
On this day in 2005, Floyd Mayweather put together an absolute clinic against Arturo Gatti, winning the WBC super lightweight title 🥊 (🎥: @trboxing) https://t.co/AacJJK7GyU
8️⃣ years ago today @keithfthurmanjr and @ShowtimeShawnP delivered a crowd pleasing, blood-and-guts brawl, where Thurman overcame the pressure of Porter, defeating him by UD. 📺 Watch #ThurmanPorter for today's PBC Fight Anniversary: https://t.co/HZ0Qfk3xaS https://t.co/fI555jEu3X
9️⃣ years ago today @keithfthurmanjr and @ShowtimeShawnP delivered a crowd pleasing, blood-and-guts brawl, where Thurman overcame the pressure of Porter, defeating him by UD. 📺 Watch #ThurmanPorter for today's PBC Fight Anniversary: https://t.co/HZ0Qfk2Zlk https://t.co/9Bl9LTV4l6
Extremely rare cardboard site poster in my #boxing collection that was originally displayed at host hotel Bally's during fight week from when @FloydMayweather easily stopped fellow HOFer Arturo Gatti to win @WBCBoxing 140 title in fight I covered at ringside - 19 years ago today. https://t.co/GtnkxgZrH2
#OnThisDay in 2005, @FloydMayweather delivered a masterclass performance against Arturo Gatti 💪 https://t.co/aDB5dSu59G