Boxing: My Pick For Round Of The Decade

With the debate still raging, did the decade end at the beginning of 2010 or must we await the end.  Regardless I am seeing more and more hand out their pick for the decade.  SO here is my round of the decade.

Diego Corrales vs. Jose Luis Castillo I, Round 10

This round had every ingredient required to make a scintillating round of boxing.  Multiple knockdowns, points deducted and swings in momentum you could not believe even although your eyes were assuring you what you where witnessing was actually happening.

You won’t be surprised this fight was my pick for fight of the decade.  You really know you have witnessed something special when the old timers who have been in and around the game for an eternity are as impressed with the action as you.  I always consult with those whom lived through some of the Golden eras of the sport, these guys are tough to please, “Oh’ they don’t make them like they used to” you may be familiar with the quote from your grandfather.  So when they eulogize a fighter, fight or commend anything in today’s game, you must take heed and listen to the wise.

I could go on all night about this fight and have you scrolling that little wheel on your mouse until your finger gets numb.  But I’m guessing you would much rather watch this incredible round, so here it is below, Enjoy. 

Diego Corrales vs. Jose Luis Castillo 

Fight Facts
Date: 7th-May-2005
Venue: Mandalay bay, Las Vegas, NV
Title: World Lightweight (Unification)
Result: Diego Corrales wins (rsf 10)
Referee: Tony Weeks

(Go Full screen and Pump up the Volume)

What you just witnessed was an advertisement to lure fans to the sport; chances are if you didn’t fall in love with the sport after watching that, chances are you never will.  If that just wet your appetite and you are ready for the main course click here to view the fight in its entirety. 

Click here to view previous Ring Magazine Round of the year winners.

TBH

RIP Diego “Chico” Corrales