The significance of round 8

[Lord Finesse]

Does anyone notice that most of the big upsets and shockers happen in the eighth round? Here's some examples:

- Muhammad Ali knocks out George Foreman
- Lennox Lewis knocks out Mike Tyson
- Oscar de la Hoya quits against Manny Pacquiao, in his corner
- Rocky Marciano knocks out Joe Louis in the eighth round
- The infamous "No Mas" where Roberto Duran quits against Sugar Ray Leonard

Name some more, if you can.

[Smokin'J]

the signifance of round 1
did you notice how many boxers mike tyson knocked out in the first round?
khan knocked out in the first round?

[1SILVA]

Does anyone notice that most of the big upsets and shockers happen in the eighth round? Here's some examples:

- Muhammad Ali knocks out George Foreman
- Lennox Lewis knocks out Mike Tyson
- Oscar de la Hoya quits against Manny Pacquiao, in his corner
- Rocky Marciano knocks out Joe Louis in the eighth round
- The infamous "No Mas" where Roberto Duran quits against Sugar Ray Leonard

Name some more, if you can.

One of the greatest rounds of all time was round 8 of the Saad Muhammad-Yaqui Lopez 1980 fight. Saad was out on his feet when he miraculously recovered and hurt Lopez towards the end of the round.

[1SILVA]

Does anyone notice that most of the big upsets and shockers happen in the eighth round? Here's some examples:

- Muhammad Ali knocks out George Foreman
- Lennox Lewis knocks out Mike Tyson
- Oscar de la Hoya quits against Manny Pacquiao, in his corner
- Rocky Marciano knocks out Joe Louis in the eighth round
- The infamous "No Mas" where Roberto Duran quits against Sugar Ray Leonard

Name some more, if you can.

When Saad won the title from Marvin Johnson in 1979, he stopped him in the 8th round, which was also the Round of The Year

[JAB5239]

Does anyone notice that most of the big upsets and shockers happen in the eighth round? Here's some examples:

- Muhammad Ali knocks out George Foreman
- Lennox Lewis knocks out Mike Tyson
- Oscar de la Hoya quits against Manny Pacquiao, in his corner
- Rocky Marciano knocks out Joe Louis in the eighth round
- The infamous "No Mas" where Roberto Duran quits against Sugar Ray Leonard

Name some more, if you can.

I got an almost. Mike Tyson ALMOST changed the direction of the fight by knocking down Buster Douglas in the 8th.

Not quite what you were looking for Im sure, but it was the first thing that came to mind.

[Marcov]

Does anyone notice that most of the big upsets and shockers happen in the eighth round? Here's some examples:

- Muhammad Ali knocks out George Foreman
- Lennox Lewis knocks out Mike Tyson
- Oscar de la Hoya quits against Manny Pacquiao, in his corner
- Rocky Marciano knocks out Joe Louis in the eighth round
- The infamous "No Mas" where Roberto Duran quits against Sugar Ray Leonard

Name some more, if you can.

Holyfield stopped Moorer in the rematch and Bowe stopped Holyfield in their rubbermatch and Louis stopped Braddock to win the title but though they are historical bouts, like some of those you listed I wouldn't consider them upsets.