WBA & WBC World light heavyweight titles, Empire Pool, Wembley, London, UK - 26th September 1972
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@arfamccann58243 жыл бұрын
I was 14 years old, when my brother Pat, the former Southern Area Light Heavyweight Champion, took me to see this. I can remember it as though it was yesterday. And I still have the programme to this day! My brother Pat was Fosters chief sparring partner at the BBBC gym in Haverstock Hill in Hampstead. Bob was a great person who took time out for all the fans that turned up to see him. Finnegan, did the UK proud that night. He couldn’t have lost to a greater champion. No disgrace there. RIP both of you great men. 🙏🏼🥊
@stevex84094 жыл бұрын
Wow. Although he lost that was one of the greatest efforts ive seen from a British fighter. Not just up against any world champion either but one of the greatest light heavyweights ever in Bob Foster. Enjoyed watching that.
@colinmcginlay3186
3 жыл бұрын
And Foster was so good he fought both Ali and Joe Frazier.
@urbanraida7 жыл бұрын
Awesome upload and RIP to these two legit Don's of the Noble Art.
@boundsgreenboy83542 жыл бұрын
Great fight by Finnegan and foster, all heart and soul, just like so many other boxer's of his Day. Thanks again for the great nostalgia.
@mendoncacorreia4 жыл бұрын
Finnegan deserved to go the full distance. One of the best fights I ever saw!
@dannywilliams1144 жыл бұрын
What's a GREAT performance by Finnegan!! Showed great heart, belief and skills!!👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 Thanks for the video, DAVID KIRKWOOD
@markydan12322 жыл бұрын
22:33 This exchange to the end of the round makes me smile from ear to ear. The overwhelming underdog making it known that he didn’t come to lay down.
@technodroog5 жыл бұрын
this was Ring's Fight of the Year for 1972, by the way
Bob Foster, with his lanky non- muscular build and pencil thin legs, looks like he couldn't break an egg with his punches. But he had wicked, one punch knockout power. Natural, God-given punching power.
@markydan1232
Жыл бұрын
Foster had that thump
@kevinmahon78484 жыл бұрын
The Best LightHeavyweight Champion Bob Foster. Great Fight Chris Finnegan.
@Alexthegreat272 жыл бұрын
43:59 straight cross from Foster is straight on the button. What a punch and what a chin by Finnegan to shrug it off in the 13th...
@o.g.geezer7058 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Whata match!!! New Finnegan fan.
@louduva98497 жыл бұрын
Great quality. Thanks!
@jimcameron46723 жыл бұрын
A real old school fighter Chris Finnigan, great effort
@MrDavePed Жыл бұрын
Hardly any clinches the whole fight. Great to watch.
@martyhowell4043
9 ай бұрын
Good observation.
@sherrillraymond75953 жыл бұрын
Foster did a job cutting that ring off
@martyhowell4043
9 ай бұрын
..but never rushed his attack. He knew that he would wear-down Finnegan.
@davidpollard32984 жыл бұрын
So Finnegan was 24 when he won Olympic Gold in 1968. Very late turning pro at the same age.
@jrayner216792 жыл бұрын
Foster had a beautiful left!! Thudding jab. Finnegan looked like he was hit with a power punch. This crowd had Finnegan feeling invincible. Such an advantage with the adrenaline kicking in. Kind of amazing how Foster leaves his left so low almost insultingly low baiting the his opponent to attack so he could catch them on the way in.
@tintomara62094 жыл бұрын
would love to have seen a prime Conteh against Foster!
@Lord_Hillcrest
4 жыл бұрын
Foster wouldve beaten Conteh in my opinion.
@oldschoolboxing6048
2 жыл бұрын
Foster would've mauled his way to an early ko
@martyhowell4043
9 ай бұрын
@@Lord_Hillcrest Foster would have towered over Conteh and had even more sharpshooting room with an enormous reach advantage. A blowout!
@philgilkes74782 жыл бұрын
Best fight ever.
@FIGHTGAME1007 жыл бұрын
folklore
@jamesjenkins93194 жыл бұрын
chris gave foster his toughtest fight while champion
@paulweir5031
4 ай бұрын
Ahumada?
@willis73195 жыл бұрын
was Finnegan british Europe champion in this fight??
@ppuh6tfrz646
4 жыл бұрын
He was the British, Commonwealth and European champion.
@jrayner216792 жыл бұрын
I love a good fight, the country or nationality of the fighters is of no importance to me. With that said I’m curious if all Brit commentator’s so biased?? They always seem insecure or something. If I was from England it would bother me. Through the first few rounds if you were simply listening and not watching you would think Finnegan was lucky. He was skilled as hell but for whatever reason these commentators just can’t give credit we’re credit is do with the British guys. it’s infuriating.
@ppuh6tfrz6464 жыл бұрын
46:22 Quick count.
@t9190kp
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 Could've counted to 20!
@ppuh6tfrz646
2 жыл бұрын
@@t9190kp That's true but it was a quick count nonetheless.
@shauntaylor60404 жыл бұрын
Finnegan didn't have a ko punch, personally I would never take up boxing without that.
@maxv6837
3 жыл бұрын
Calzaghe
@davanmani556
2 жыл бұрын
That’s what Foster said about Finnegan but that he had trouble with left-handers. He said his saving grace was that he could jab him.
@paulcolville5972
Жыл бұрын
Ali didn't do too bad😊
@joemorgan63610 ай бұрын
These are real warriors and hard men Not like the crap today I’m social media jokers Nancy boys
@willis73194 жыл бұрын
finnegan should be moving too his right away from foster big right hand ,,,,why ???? i cant ubdersand? and his a southpow >????
@t9190kp
2 жыл бұрын
Actually Foster was much more noted for his left hook! His ko's of Dick Tiger & Mike Quarry with that hook are among the most noted in history when you talk about left hooks!
Пікірлер: 46
I was 14 years old, when my brother Pat, the former Southern Area Light Heavyweight Champion, took me to see this. I can remember it as though it was yesterday. And I still have the programme to this day! My brother Pat was Fosters chief sparring partner at the BBBC gym in Haverstock Hill in Hampstead. Bob was a great person who took time out for all the fans that turned up to see him. Finnegan, did the UK proud that night. He couldn’t have lost to a greater champion. No disgrace there. RIP both of you great men. 🙏🏼🥊
Wow. Although he lost that was one of the greatest efforts ive seen from a British fighter. Not just up against any world champion either but one of the greatest light heavyweights ever in Bob Foster. Enjoyed watching that.
@colinmcginlay3186
3 жыл бұрын
And Foster was so good he fought both Ali and Joe Frazier.
Awesome upload and RIP to these two legit Don's of the Noble Art.
Great fight by Finnegan and foster, all heart and soul, just like so many other boxer's of his Day. Thanks again for the great nostalgia.
Finnegan deserved to go the full distance. One of the best fights I ever saw!
What's a GREAT performance by Finnegan!! Showed great heart, belief and skills!!👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 Thanks for the video, DAVID KIRKWOOD
22:33 This exchange to the end of the round makes me smile from ear to ear. The overwhelming underdog making it known that he didn’t come to lay down.
this was Ring's Fight of the Year for 1972, by the way
@pugilistking5606
5 жыл бұрын
Really?
@technodroog
5 жыл бұрын
@@pugilistking5606 yes: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ring_magazine_Fight_of_the_Year
@jameshmiller615
3 жыл бұрын
@@pugilistking5606 loop
Bob Foster, with his lanky non- muscular build and pencil thin legs, looks like he couldn't break an egg with his punches. But he had wicked, one punch knockout power. Natural, God-given punching power.
@markydan1232
Жыл бұрын
Foster had that thump
The Best LightHeavyweight Champion Bob Foster. Great Fight Chris Finnegan.
43:59 straight cross from Foster is straight on the button. What a punch and what a chin by Finnegan to shrug it off in the 13th...
Wow! Whata match!!! New Finnegan fan.
Great quality. Thanks!
A real old school fighter Chris Finnigan, great effort
Hardly any clinches the whole fight. Great to watch.
@martyhowell4043
9 ай бұрын
Good observation.
Foster did a job cutting that ring off
@martyhowell4043
9 ай бұрын
..but never rushed his attack. He knew that he would wear-down Finnegan.
So Finnegan was 24 when he won Olympic Gold in 1968. Very late turning pro at the same age.
Foster had a beautiful left!! Thudding jab. Finnegan looked like he was hit with a power punch. This crowd had Finnegan feeling invincible. Such an advantage with the adrenaline kicking in. Kind of amazing how Foster leaves his left so low almost insultingly low baiting the his opponent to attack so he could catch them on the way in.
would love to have seen a prime Conteh against Foster!
@Lord_Hillcrest
4 жыл бұрын
Foster wouldve beaten Conteh in my opinion.
@oldschoolboxing6048
2 жыл бұрын
Foster would've mauled his way to an early ko
@martyhowell4043
9 ай бұрын
@@Lord_Hillcrest Foster would have towered over Conteh and had even more sharpshooting room with an enormous reach advantage. A blowout!
Best fight ever.
folklore
chris gave foster his toughtest fight while champion
@paulweir5031
4 ай бұрын
Ahumada?
was Finnegan british Europe champion in this fight??
@ppuh6tfrz646
4 жыл бұрын
He was the British, Commonwealth and European champion.
I love a good fight, the country or nationality of the fighters is of no importance to me. With that said I’m curious if all Brit commentator’s so biased?? They always seem insecure or something. If I was from England it would bother me. Through the first few rounds if you were simply listening and not watching you would think Finnegan was lucky. He was skilled as hell but for whatever reason these commentators just can’t give credit we’re credit is do with the British guys. it’s infuriating.
46:22 Quick count.
@t9190kp
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 Could've counted to 20!
@ppuh6tfrz646
2 жыл бұрын
@@t9190kp That's true but it was a quick count nonetheless.
Finnegan didn't have a ko punch, personally I would never take up boxing without that.
@maxv6837
3 жыл бұрын
Calzaghe
@davanmani556
2 жыл бұрын
That’s what Foster said about Finnegan but that he had trouble with left-handers. He said his saving grace was that he could jab him.
@paulcolville5972
Жыл бұрын
Ali didn't do too bad😊
These are real warriors and hard men Not like the crap today I’m social media jokers Nancy boys
finnegan should be moving too his right away from foster big right hand ,,,,why ???? i cant ubdersand? and his a southpow >????
@t9190kp
2 жыл бұрын
Actually Foster was much more noted for his left hook! His ko's of Dick Tiger & Mike Quarry with that hook are among the most noted in history when you talk about left hooks!