Micky Ward vs Emmanuel Augustus - Highlights (FIGHT OF THE YEAR)

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July 13th, 2001. Named as Fight of the Year 2001 by Ring Magazine, the tough and ever courageous “Irish” Micky Ward squares off with one of the most unorthodox fighters in the history of the sport; Emanuel Augustus (birth name: Emanuel Burton) aka “The Drunken Master” where spectacular back and forth action took place as both fighters gave their hearst and souls in the ring on this day.
In March 2000, Micky Ward took on Shea Neary in an action packed bout where both fighters engaged largely in a phone booth war. Ward would eventually triumphed over the very courageous Neary, and bagged the WBU Super Lightweight crown.
In May 2001, he would lose a UD against Antonio Diaz but came back with a spectacular first round knockout victory via his patented left hook over Steve Quinonez. In his next bout, he is set to fight Emanuel Augustus who took the fight in 2 weeks’ notice.
In September 1999, Emanuel Augustus lost to Antonio Diaz via UD in his first and only world title shot. Diaz retained his IBA Super Lightweight title. After the loss, Augustus went 2-3, losing to notable oppositions in Floyd Mayweather Jr and John John Molina. His next fight would be against Ward.
Going into the fight, Ward and Augustus had records of 36-10 and 24-17 respectively. Ward had 5 first round knockout victories while Augustus had none.
This fight featured great infighting among these two warriors with both hurting each other with body shots. However, only Ward scored a knockdown with his patented left hook to the body in Round 9.
By CompuBox stats, Augustus landed 70 more power shots than Ward after 8 rounds. In spite of the stat numbers, the fight was very close as both had a nearly equal good and bad moments throughout the 10 round war.
Teddy Atlas scored this fight a draw.
After this fight, Ward would lose a UD against Jesse James Leija. After the loss, Ward would take on the late Arturo “Thunder” Gatti in what is the first of a legendary trilogy where Ward triumphed via a very close decision in their first meeting. He would lose the next 2 bouts in clear but explosively competitive fashion. Ward retires from the sport after the rubber match against Gatti with a final record of 38(27)-13.
The Gatti-Ward trilogy is considered to be one of the greatest rivalries in the history of the sport.
Highlights of the Gatti-Ward trilogy;
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On the other hand, Augustus went 5-3-2 before taking on Alex Trujillo. Augustus bagged the IBA Super Lightweight Crown via UD. After this victory, he went 11-10 from June 2004 to January 2011 before retiring with a final record of 38(20)-34-6.
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[@rockeeeverett1081]

I was there that night .... it was 115 degrees at the beach that night... how those two beast threw and fought the pace they did was incredible... there were no losers that night ... not one !!!

[@fruitmonkey1292]

Augustus just wanted to slug to beat ward at his own game and entertain the crowd. Dude was one of a kind

[@therealoctavioramirez]

So was mickey!

[@luke125]

My late wife and I were there that night. Wow what a fight!! The lights in the place went out and it was just wild. FOTY 2001. Tremendous 🥊

[@philiphewitt1801]

God bless your wife may she rest in peace 🙏

[@luke125]

@@philiphewitt1801 Thank you.

[@vinnieswimsuit7151]

what a privilege to have had that night with her, rest in peace

[@luke125]

@@vinnieswimsuit7151 Thank you. We were married for 31 years and I loved her with all my heart. You can’t imagine how much I miss her. 🥊

[@DerricktheWhite]

Emmanuel is so fucking smooth. His hook combinations look so different, the way he throws them just look beautiful.

[@TheSean7564]

Speechless ... both fighters deserve a medal or ribbon. Absolutely amazing examples of sportsmanship and heart. Thank you for sharing the video. Really great stuff.

[@filippospolidis5521]

What a comment 👏

[@harispilton2742]

Now that was a fucking fight!!! THIS fight & Ward/Gatti the 1st fight has to be the 2 best fights I've seen in my life! That's how boxing should look!!!

[@cucchislayer5811]

Haris Pilton Agreed look at the Shit Show we have to watch these days,like the fucken Kovolev- Ward fight this Saturday this is the type of Boxing that is acceptable now a days... you can thank that piece of shit Mayweather and his style for this... Boxing Died in the 90's because of him and his suck ass boring style!!! It's all about the money now, SMH 🙄🙄😪😪😪

[@Luvvamanwayne]

Cucchi Slayer This kind of comment is ALWAYS expected from a casual boxing fan who's idea about boxing is for two men to stand up toe to toe & slug it out like cave men & the one left standing is the winner, for your information boxing is a science, in that ring I'm supposed to hit you as much as possible & avoid being hit by you, is that so complicated? it's very exciting to watch those so called cave men for our entertainment but what good does it do for them after leaving the sport? most sound punch drunk with their slurry speeches, Mayweather may not be a scholar but he sure isn't no fool & he's richer than most.

[@Luvvamanwayne]

John Larsson why am I not surprised? Of course sluggers will always be remembered as taking a beating & suffers later in life with some health issues but the beauty of the sport to evade has to be admired ,why? You can't hit me in that little ring & I can hit you ? Who's the bitch ,you have to hit me to score.,how many points do you receive for being hit ? Brains over bronze any day .

[@cucchislayer5811]

Way Luvvaman uh no sir I am far from casual,I am an ex fighter myself... let me say this Mr.Armchair boxer judge/Scientist first and foremost without the fans and ticket and pay-perview sales what you got??? c'mon I'll wait?? oh yeah that's right AMATUERS!!! Back to my point the bottom line is that the only reason people tune in to see a Mayweather fight is with the hope he gets his ass Molly Whooped the fuck out!!! So don't sit here and give me all the " Oh his skill is so unbelievably great"LMAO c'mon man yes he been doing this since he was a boy c'mon we all know he can box but what I want to know is can he FIGHT!!!!!!!!! I truly feel everyone no matter how big a star they were all the semantics and technicalities​ that lead up to his fights are nothing in comparison to when these men fight other guys!!! Truthfully it's my opinion but I think this fucks with them bad gets them off their game !! The whole Mayweather camp is phenomenal they know exactly what they are doing!!! so don't sit here with your bullshit,yes he can box,but he has never been in a WAR like this in this video really was my point..

[@Luvvamanwayne]

Cucchi Slayer You don't need to apologize for your rant ,of course you're entitled to your opinion but if you were looking at Mayweather from the time he started you can't be asking me the question that if he can fight ? He has proven in his early fights that he can & Ill say it again you don't have to take no great shot to prove you can fight ,WHY TAKE ANY SHOT if it can be avoided ? Lots of people say they were in the fight game but what does that mean? I've seen a lot of journey men dedicated to the sport but couldn't make it because this sport is not for any & everyone ,I used to be in the gym too, my brother was a boxer & a damn good one too,but back to my point let the fools pay to see him get whooped until now who's laughing all the way to the bank? Say what you want but the man who absorbs less beating is what this game is about . SKILL .

[@donmarks9308]

I love the entire fight and I admire and love the good Sportsmanship from Mick Ward and Manny Burton/Augustas

[@xr1sq]

Augustus is the most cheated fighter, he never got a fair share

[@rofflesufunny]

Agree

[@k.k8291]

But this fight he lost fair and square.

[@user-lo1tp1dq6i]

K. K did you watch the full fight?

[@EnglishSaxons]

@@user-lo1tp1dq6i why man what happened?

[@ripme6616]

I had that fight a draw

[@emitsomla]

They always cheated Emmanuel!

[@djbillye4943]

they fought there hearts out,both warriors!!!

[@barrackoningu1886]

Honestly that wards body punch was a thunderbolt

[@donjohnson3888]

I always thought Augustus won this. Judges have always hated him for some reason though.

[@671SUN]

Both Boxers showed up to fight.... Punches slipped are NOT scored, punches landed are.... Just my humble opinion.....

[@marklane5222]

Don Johnson Why are they calling emmanuel augustus. Burton. ?

[@bflo1000]

Burton was his birth name, which he changed to Augustus.

[@ReservoirPunk]

@@671SUN go and watch the fight mate. Augustus out landed Ward by nearly 100 punches. He was robbed, once again.

[@deadarmd]

I think Ward one, but I won't disagree that Emmanuel was never respected

[@MrMenefrego1]

As an oldtimer, these two fighters remind me of two of the finest of the Boomer era boxers; 'Smokin' Joe Frazier and 'Irish' Jerry Quarry. (and not because of their similar nicknames or race) In both of Frazier vs. Quarry fights, it was all-out war! Two pure slugfests, neither fighter danced or attempted to hold, they just fought! Boxing as it should be.

[@ДжекДемпси-в1ю]

“Irish” body shot of Micky Ward is a masterpiece.

[@kevhun1]

Burton always got a raw deal and had bad management. he was a superior fighter just bad circumstances, he clearly won this fight. James page had same type situation and was hell of a fighter

[@sfcclothes]

Augustus was robbed. He's one of the most entertaining and underestimated Fighters to ever fight.

[@shanedaviau5976]

I love micky ward but he scored properly Augustus should of won. But when your looking at one guy to win it and it's back and forth you can see why he won.people need to be in top shape when fighting Augustus because if you look past him you lose but they seem to just keep ripping him off.

[@MEMELIFEBABY]

I wouldn’t say robbed. Ward busted his ass up. I would have been ok with a draw. Ward put him on his ass. You are high as fuck.

[@m.s.8996]

No loser here. Stunning!

[@fhfs]

That knockdown was pivotal shit I had Emmanuel ahead he made mickey miss alot but both of them connected on brutal combos.

[@DerricktheWhite]

The knockdown won the fight. Other than that I thought Emmanuel fight the better fight, slipping and hooking beautifully.

[@deadarmd]

Yeah. Micky did just enough in 7,8,9 with the 10-8 in the 9th

[@deadarmd]

Micky did just enough at the end there. Burton always got screwed but not here. In my mind, at least

[@aldlee3118]

Two of my top favorites

[@luisruizalvarez6860]

One of my favorite boxers, Ward, what a badass puncher.

[@stillakilla]

This should be the first thing you should show someone who needs to see a BOXING match 😤

[@flame-sky7148]

Augustus took this fight on 2 weeks notice. I had this a draw, or it could have went either way.

[@bflo1000]

One of he best fights I've ever seen.........

[@flame-sky7148]

Yea me too

[@CephlonMayngrum]

great fight. no real loser

[@King_Rematch]

Absolutely Legendary.

[@donwilson350]

wow that was one hell of a fight

[@howardmcclain1886]

How many punches thrown

[@CephlonMayngrum]

@@howardmcclain1886 alot

[@leonardocastagna6640]

IT WAS A DRAW FOR SURE....because nobody lost the fight

[@daboss000]

great action packed fight! I thought Burton won but I can I see why they gave it to Ward. Mikey Ward probably one of the toughest fighters ever

[@marioperez-ph7er]

Some fighter enjoy the sport so much they don't like getting hurt nor like hurting the opponent. Just outclassing him. Augustus is one of them and pro boxing hates it

[@ham7357]

The fuck? No😂

[@Nikateer]

Augustus won this one. For those who don't know boxing, it is by far the most corrupted sport.

[@richardrogers7782]

Nikateer i disagree I watched the fight. It was prety even but ward knocked Augustus down in the 9th.....so to most he one the fight

[@ronaldshanklin330]

Richard Rogers well when Emanuel fought Herman ngoudjo, Emanuel knocked him down in the 12th round but another loss for Emanuel. I've watched this fight multiple times and my opinion Augustus won. Draw would be fair. Punch stats highly favor Emanuel. Judges score cards are ridiculous.

[@dannyjones7691]

Ronald Shanklin lol teach him something

[@bajovato]

@@Nikateer 100%

[@stellarosa9121]

This is Boxing! What a Fight!

[@michaelb4538]

Augustus is a case of you don't know what you've got until it's gone. Mayweather is on record saying he gave him his toughest ever fight.

[@filippospolidis5521]

The old beauty of real boxing what a fight

[@seansloan5]

Im not sure if Augustus won, or Burton lost but Ward fought a draw.

[@haafayn6075]

The judges were a joke, one gave it to ward by 8 rounds the other by 5. Only way Emanuel was going to win was by a knockout.

[@jayg.4816]

idk what you're looking at, but burton won that fight

[@지금이냐]

마지막 공이울리고 주심이 두선수를 안고 이마에 키스💋하는 장면 넘 멋지다! 빠꾸없는 상남자들의 묵직한 프로정신 아름답다!

[@weknewnot]

That ref at the end knew he just witnessed the best fight of his life.

[@harispilton2742]

WOW!!!! I always loved watching Micky Ward fight! He is no running and leaning back on the ropes b.s. , he is a real fighter and Augustus put up such a great fight it was like the same man fighting himself!!!! Fight of the century & Ward vs Gatti was also, so Ward keeps having these unreal fights , my hero!!!

[@jsimms601]

I remember watching this fight live...I had Augustus winning this fight. I thought they gave Ward this fight because of the crowd.

[@cucchislayer5811]

Johnathan Simmons yeah they were in his backyard I think but great fight none the less!!!

[@BlakeBoales]

What a fight. Even the ref appreciated it.

[@nellatl]

Augustus one of the greatest ever

[@kevinepps7807]

Talk about fighting in a phone booth!!

[@ChubbTrain]

I loved Ward! Never flashy just put in the work. And those damn body shots ALWAYS paid off!

[@VictorHernandez-qk7ry]

the knock down was the point that gave ward the fight

[@bryonwatkins1432]

Very true right there. This is one hell of a fight!!!!

[@harrypeters8306]

Augustus won. better defence. But what a fight!!

[@TraeAllen92]

I love how at end the ref was like both of yall some beasts lol

[@brandonpayne593]

This was no robbery fight was even until ward got the knockdown that edged him the victory

[@richardbye8097]

I will not say the Burton got robbed because it was a very close fight, but Burton is one of the most entertaining fighters ever seen. I would have loved to have seen a fight between him and Gatti. That would have been special also

[@senghunter1010]

If it weren't for this fight with Emmanuel Mickey would not have been ready for Arturo Gatti. Mickey had to dig deep for this one.

[@drwho8565]

Legend old school

[@flipsvaldes8325]

There is nothing like a mickey ward or Emmanuel Burton fight, and when these men faced off, it was pure entertainment and a boxing spectacle for the ages, all technique and all heart, Emmanuel was a God tier level fighter without k.o power, the ONLY thing he was missing, Ward was also God tier, minus the defence,but the heart that Mickey had he pushed bis way into the God tier club, stubbornly, and with power. Amazing fight.

[@kennethwise7108]

BEST FIGHT EVER

[@luke125]

Incredible

[@babalumachete]

judges and the referees was always against agustas.

[@magicwand6746]

Irish Mikey gt the toughest white skin in the world.. my sincere respects..

[@bflo1000]

True. Unfortunately you pay a horrible price in the long run with his style. I guarantee he has some brain damage...........

[@CephlonMayngrum]

@@bflo1000 we only live once

[@deadarmd]

Him n Tommy the best left hooks

[@pashawiling473]

Burton was the man

[@ReservoirPunk]

Robbery

[@germantrejo4844]

augustus won that fight.

[@rossgranter5657]

i think man who trained emmanuel augustus a man called steve smith is training a local lad i know of called cody smith,thats great as cody is some prospect and ward and gatti are legends to me.hearts of lions

[@gilmeregildo1093]

wooooowwwwww!!!!!!! what a fight!!!!!!!

[@kfuman03]

Pre fight chat. We both Puch the shit out of each other for twelve rounds or until some gets knocked out or passes out. The chins and stamina of both men is insane

[@harrypeters8306]

The punch stats show many more landed punches by Augustus,

[@karalmarxmarx8319]

Mikyward best stamina after the exhaust again fighter very interesting best boxer ever

[@matthewzizzo4586]

A couple of the judges scores were disgusting in this fight

[@ripme6616]

As far as I'm concerned fights like that are the reason for the concept of a draw...

[@yondel-kttkoh3948]

Grea t fight! Damm! They both are so quick that i thought the vid was edited/fast forward.

[@antonymoore1128]

Rip to the greatest entertainer boxing has ever seen,

[@alejandropardo4891]

He's alive dude .

[@markandrade7547]

They didn't fight in a ring they fought in a phone booth.

[@mikiszezas5983]

Two awesome fighters!The art of sliping,bobing,ducking,comfiusing vs the agressiveness of Ward..Drunken master was the most unorthodox skiful fighter!

[@markspeeps]

I like Ward and Burton Burton won that fight.

[@codybanner7768]

Had it not been for the knockdown, emmanuel would've won but not by a crazy margin. Mickys liver shots were brutal .

[@chrisbarton8659]

Two warriors fighting in a phone booth

[@rejjjie_adu]

That was not boxing, that was a street fight. 😂

[@k.hendrickson8735]

Sheesh! Whatta fight!!👍🏼

[@unthawedwater747]

It kinda looks like ward was trying to keep up head contact. Head always lead head to head while augustus would try to get his out of the way and gain distance.... but he always fought complimentary to his opponents style and I think that's why he stayed tight. To beat him at his game.

[@marcusmalcolm5288]

Imagine this fighting style but with Tank's power.

[@kaweah01]

Irish Micky toughest fighter I ever seen. Number 1 Harry Arroyo the dude was light out.

[@redandbow]

I watched this great fight 3 time and I have to say that Augustas won this fight hands down.

[@matthewtuakolo8049]

What a fucking war

[@drwho8565]

Robbed two many times Unique style. A,b,c,Etc

[@VBanks99]

WOW!!!

[@buildingsupervisor2271]

No good judges....

[@melitonrodriguez7004]

Ward always seems to get his ass whip the frist seven rounds. Then All of a sudden he comes back with power and the lots of energy that dude was on something

[@68air]

Most judges will give fighters an extra point for a knockdown or major round win. It is not on the scorecard and was the difference in the fight.

[@edwinmannaandthelearningch4450]

Gotti was more solid the Augustus...even still Augustus made it happen two great fighters hands down...or up if you tryna block👊👊👊

[@excellsocity]

I love Mickey but Damn they cheated Emmanuel...

[@mikers6839]

If Emmanuel had more power, he might have got Mickey outta there (imo)👍🏽

[@riley807]

the drunken master vs the punch drunk master

[@thecoolunclea.k.a.unclebea1158]

Wards strategy seems to be take alot of punches to open up a counter liver punch.

[@MohAwad-mw2oz]

wow woww amazing fight, i realy watched with i big smile..first time I enjoy a fight .. BUT !!!!! >> AUGUSTUS WON ! i don't care about every strange unfairness..New rules for reverys; When make wrong disision= Yelow-Card..3 Wrong disisions= Red-Card..may be they learn their lesson to be *Fair ... AUGUSTUS WE ENJOY YOU, GOD BLESS, GOOD LUCK, FROM HOLLAND XX

[@riley807]

wow the amount of times augustsus slipped that right hand was amazing

[@betdat9195]

The referee wouldn't let Emanuel fight his fight, said he was showboating to much?!🤦🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️ I remember seeing this fight at the time.But every fighter has the right to show boat as long as they're fighting,and some do.but when Emanuel did it it was a problem.It was a way to take Emanuel out of his fighting game.

[@truthseeker7967]

The Drunken master vs MR LIVER SHOT

[@mr.fuendex4129]

Le gustaba fajarce a Mike y Agustus nonse quedo atras ! Si queria lo boxeaba !.

[@bobber0623]

I guess i have to watch the full fight cause it looked like from the highlights that Ward was delivering the harder punches and won but will reserve judgement.

[@BrandonDeshohn]

This was a draw. Micky got hit more, but the body shot knock down evened it up imo.

[@americafirst847]

That’s a badass white brotheren ! The fighting Irish!!!!🤜👃🏾😵

[@Mx6xt_]

Both got chins of granite

[@user-yp3oj5se1i]

Would have been a draw if not for the knockdown.