The Top 10 Best Revenge Stories of All Time

They say that revenge is a dish best served cold. It need not be done immediately and may be more satisfying if planned and if it unfolds slowly but surely. Of course, it can also be done in a knee jerk manner. Think of Tom Brady’s cleats up slide against the Baltimore Ravens defense in response to its rugged play, or Larry Bird throwing the ball into Bill Laimbeer’s face as revenge for the roughhousing tactics of the Detroit Pistons.

Sometimes, revenge can be downright nasty and cyclical. A Serbian patriot once assassinated an Austrian archduke as revenge for Austria’s occupation of his land. Austria took revenge by starting World War I. After the war, the Allied powers took revenge by imposing massive fines and taking away land from the losing countries. One of them was Germany, which led to Hitler’s rise to power and who took revenge against France by making them sign their surrender in the same train where Germany gave up in World War I. Germany then had to pay war reparations to the Allies and to the Jewish people after World War II.

Do you want more? Here is a list of the top 10 best revenge stories of all time.

 

1. Lorena Bobbitt vs. John Bobbitt

She could only take so much. She had endured her husband’s violence and abuse. She was also a victim of marital rape. One night, Lorena Bobbitt decided that enough was enough after her husband came home drunk and abused her yet again. She got hold of a knife and cut off her husband’s penis. Ouch! She then drove off and threw it out of her car window. The penis was later retrieved and surgically reattached. Their marriage, however, was irreparable. Via: therichest.org

2. U.S. Troops vs. Nazi Soldiers

War can bring out the worst in people, be it the losers or winners. Nazi Germany built several concentration camps to massacre Jews and other enemies of their state. One of them was Dachau, a camp in Bavaria that was captured by the Americans towards the end of the war. After seeing all the dead inmates, the American troops took matters into their own hands and mowed down up to 75 unarmed German soldiers who had already surrendered. Via: therichest.org

3. Katie Collman vs. Anthony Stockelman

Child molesters are some of the worst kinds of criminals. Anthony Stockelman of Indiana was one such beast and he got sentenced to prison for abusing and killing Katie Collman, a girl who was merely 10 years old. Unfortunately for him, a cousin of his victim was also incarcerated in the same prison. One day, he woke up with a tattoo on his forehead that read “Katie’s Revenge.” Talk about a sex offender register, Stockelman is now on its list for the rest of his life. Via: therichest.org

4. James Annesley vs. Richard Annesley

His Irish family was loaded with huge amounts of wealth, not to mention a noble title. He also had a greedy uncle who wanted it all. The uncle, Richard, was alleged to have poisoned his brother, Arthur, who was also the father of James. Richard then had James kidnapped and sent to the United States as an indentured servant. James worked off the debt and returned to Ireland to confront his uncle. As a result, Arthur’s reputation was destroyed, with the cases filed against him in court decrying him as a schemer and scoundrel. Via: therichest.org

5. Cora Crippen vs. Hawley Crippen

She was married to Dr. Hawley Crippen, an unfaithful husband who was having an affair. Cora left Hawley and lost contact forever. Hawley then had the temerity to declare that his wife had passed away. He sold all her jewelries and set sail from London to the United States with his mistress. Cora’s friends felt something amiss and reported the matter to Scotland Yard. A decomposing body was found in the cellar. Hawley was arrested and executed for Cora’s murder in 1910. Nearly a century later, forensic examination confirmed that the body was not Cora’s. Hawley was therefore executed for a crime he did not commit. Via: therichest.org

6. Dave Carroll vs. United Airlines

Dave Carroll is a guitarist for the band Sons of Maxwell. When airline baggage handlers broke his guitar during a trip to Nebraska, he filed a complaint but was given the runaround. He then released three songs talking about how United Airlines breaks guitars. Within a week of the song’s release, United’s stock value dropped by about 10 percent. Via: therichest.org

7. Aaron Burr vs. Alexander Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton authored most of the Federalist Papers and served as the first Treasury Secretary of the U.S. He was also a backroom dealer who could make or break a politician. One of those he consistently broke was Aaron Burr, who lost the presidency to Thomas Jefferson because of Hamilton. When Hamilton got in the way again during Burr’s run for the New York governorship, Burr decided to challenge Hamilton to a gun duel. Hamilton lost and died in July 11, 1804. Via: therichest.org

8. Catholics vs. Protestants

Catholicism was losing its flock, land and power because of the Reformation. When Catholics and Protestants, called Huguenots, gathered in Paris for an interfaith wedding in 1572, the French Catholic king took advantage and ordered the killing of 4,000 Huguenots in Paris and 100,000 in the rest of France. It came to be known as the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre, as it occurred during the feast day of the saint. Via: therichest.org

9. Naganori vs. Kira Yoshinaka

He was a Japanese nobleman who was forced to commit suicide after a dispute with Kira Yoshinaka. His 47 samurai bodyguards had a vow to avenge his death. So off they went to see Yoshinaka and demanded that he commit suicide as well. When he refused, they cut off his head and placed it on the tomb of Naganori. With their vow fulfilled, 46 of them committed suicide. The last one either died or was pardoned. Via: therichest.org

10. People vs. Alan Ralsky

Alan Ralsky was fond of sending out junk and spam emails. When critics learned of his actual address, they gave him a dose of his own medicine by signing him up for junk mails. Ralsky ended up receiving hundreds of pounds of junk mail everyday. Even worse for him, he got convicted to 51 months imprisonment for a stock manipulation scheme. Via: therichest.org

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Best Heavy Metal Bands Of All Time!!!!

We have all seen those headbangers and metalheads, the diehard fans of heavy metal music whose heads sway to the beat of the music. Heavy metal is actually a form of rock music. It started during the late 60s and early 70s with bands like Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath. While it can trace its origins from the blues and psychedelic rock, heavy metal is characterized by a thick sound, loud distortion, extended guitar riffs and thumping beats. The lyrics and performance style usually celebrate masculinity and even border on machismo.

Heavy metal has evolved over the years. Punk rock has been introduced and some bands have totally discarded the influence of the blues. Some bands have adopted a more commercial sound to enable them to attract a more mainstream audience. Others have used a more aggressive style. Several sub genres have developed, like thrash metal, glam metal, death metal, black metal, nu metal and metalcore.

Here is a list of the top 10 best heavy metal bands of all time.

 

10. Slayer

Slayer is an American thrash metal band formed in 1981. It is one of the “Big Four” thrash metal acts, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Anthrax. Known for its double bass drums and loud vocals, Slayer has been instrumental in influencing other bands visually, musically and lyrically. They have already 11 studio albums, winning two Grammy Awards in the process for the songs “Eyes of the Insane” in 2007 and “Final Six” in 2008. Via: therichest.org

 

9. Motorhead

Just when heavy metal was losing steam, Motorhead came along and re-energized the scene. The band was formed in 1975 and led the new wave of British heavy metal acts. The band put in some punk rock elements into their music and emphasized speed, thus providing the impetus for the speed metal genre. They are still active up to now, though only the bassist, Ian Fraser Kilmister also known as Lemmy, has remained from the start. He is also the band’s principal singer and songwriter. It has released 20 studio albums and have sold more than 15 million copies worldwide. It is best known for the album “No Sleep ‘til Hammersmith.” Via: therichest.org

8. AC/DC

The band was one of the pioneers of heavy metal, though its music can also be classified as hard rock or blues rock. This Australian band is one of the highest grossing acts of all time. The band is best known for albums like “Highway to Hell,” “Back in Black” and “For Those About to Rock, We Salute You.” It has already sold more than 200 million albums worldwide, more than a third of which in the United States. “Back in Black” sold more than 50 million copies, tying it with Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon” as the second best selling album of all time, trailing only Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Via: therichest.org

7. Pantera

Pantera was an American band formed in 1981. They started out as a glam metal band before it steadily progressed to a heavier groove and thrash metal sound. It has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide. Its best-known work is “Far Beyond Driven” that went straight to number one in the Billboard album chart. Unfortunately, the band broke up after its lead singer, Phil Anselmo, got addicted to heroin though it took eight years before it officially broke up. Via: therichest.org

6. Deep Purple

This British hard rock band was one of the pioneers of heavy metal. Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, the band formed part of the Unholy Trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal of the 70s. It was called the loudest band in the world after a 1972 concert in London. It has had many line up changes, though its most successful years were from 1969 to 1973. It is best known for the album called “Machine Head,” which gave the band hit songs that became classics, like “Space Truckin’,” “Highway Star,” “Lazy” and “Smoke on the Water.” Via: therichest.org

5. Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden is a band from England that was part of the new wave of British metal. It was formed in 1975 and it has already released a total of 15 studio albums. It is one of the most successful heavy metal bands in history, having sold more than 85 million records around the world. The 1980s saw the band release a series of highly successful albums, including “The Number of the Beast,” “Piece of Mind,” “Powerslave,” “Somewhere in Time” and “Seventh Son of a Seventh Son.” It dropped out of the scene for a number of years but enjoyed a revival in 1999. Its most recent album called “The Final Frontier” was a huge critical and commercial success. Via: therichest.org

4. Metallica

 

Metallica was established in 1981 after James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich met through a newspaper advertisement. The band is known for its fast tempos and aggressive style of music. In 1986, its album “Master of Puppets” got acclaim for its influential and heavy sound. It started to attract a more mainstream audience after the release of their fifth album called “Metallica,” which is also known as “The Black Album.” The album went straight to number one. It has released nine studio albums and has the distinction of having five straight albums going straight to the top. It has won nine Grammys. Via: therichest.org

3. Judas Priest

 

This is an English band formed in 1969. It has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide. Generally considered as metal gods, it has influenced a number of bands. Its 1980 album called “British Steel” is considered as the album that best exemplifies the meaning of heavy metal. Via: therichest.org

2. Black Sabbath

 

Black Sabbath was formed in 1969 and features the legendary Ozzy Osbourne. It was originally called Earth when it first got together in 1968. It has sold more than 15 million albums around the world. It is generally considered as one  of the greatest hard rock and heavy metal bands of all time. Via: therichest.org

1. Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin is an English band formed in 1968 as The New Yardbirds. Though recognized as heavy metal and hard rock artists, the band has also been influenced by other kinds of music. It is best known for the song “Stairway to Heaven,” its most popular and influential song that underlined its status as superstars. It has sold between 200 to 300 million albums around the world. It is considered the heaviest band of all time and one of the most enduring acts in the history of rock music. Via: therichest.org

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Top 10 Things Girls Do Wrong When Dating

To girls, dating might be one of the most important things. Some women seem to date more than they sleep. While that probably isn’t true, if you’re a girl or you have a close female friend, you have probably heard her talk about dating or her lack there of. In any case, women date in order to find “the one.” Some give up easily, some don’t. Some women will spend days preparing ahead of time for a set date with a possible fling.

While some women will prepare ahead of time, others won’t prepare at all. No matter how much or how little time you spend preparing yourself for the big night (or day, some men slack off on a nice evening meal,) it’s almost positive that you will make a mistake during some part of the dating process. Whether it’s before, during, or after the date, rest assured that you’ve made a mistake; just don’t dwell on it for too long! Here are the top 10 things us females do wrong, sometimes without knowing.

10. Honesty is the Best Policy

Dating isn’t always the easiest thing to do. Sometimes you think that you know the person you’re on a date with, but maybe something unexpected comes up and you’re completely thrown off by the guy. If this is the case, honesty is the best policy. Women often like to pretend that they are still interested in the guy even though they really aren’t. Telling the truth during the dating stage is very important. Remember, be honest.

9. Date One Guy at a Time

This mistake may not be as common, but I’ve definitely heard my share of girls that have done it. Generally you hear it most from men in the form of bragging. Some girls decide to date multiple guys at the same time. While these guys may not be considered “boyfriends,” dating many guys at once can cause an issue. Try to stick to dates with one guy. Once you realize that he isn’t “the one” or you just aren’t interested in him, you can move on to the next one and wish for better luck.

8. Only Trust Reliable Resources for Advice

If you’re one of those females that has a lot of female friends, it is very likely that you have run into this mistake. Say its Saturday night, you’re at a friend’s house with all of your other girlfriends. The conversation switches to advice about dating and men and without thinking, you probably let your mind soak in all of this “advice” that is thrown around. Hello, mistake! Asking advice from people who know nothing about dating is a very common mistake. Maybe it’s just me, but girls with boyfriends generally aren’t spending a nice Saturday night with a bunch of their girlfriends. If you want dating advice, ask someone who knows about men and relationships. (This excludes ex-boyfriends, and parents!) Photo credit Effloresco

7. Stay Sober

If you’ve been on enough dates, your date has probably invited to take you to a bar or offered to buy you drinks for the night. Though it may not seem like one, this is most definitely a mistake. While it may be nice to have someone else pay your alcohol tab for the night, allowing your date to buy you unlimited drinks is a mistake! As great as it may be, by the end of the night, especially if you don’t know your limits, you might just find yourself drunk. If your date wants to meet at a bar, try to pick a new location. Drinking may be nice, but ending a date drunk and waking up the next day without remembering much isn’t fun.

6. Dress Appropriately

A few days before the date, you and a friend are at the mall shopping. You realize that you have money to spend, so you decide to put it towards an outfit that you think will make you look the best on the day of your date. While clothes may look good on the mannequin, don’t assume that they look good on you. The mistake here is buying the wrong clothes and not trying on what you buy. Though you might think your date will enjoy all of the leg that you are showing off, try to dress “classy” as they put it. Don’t go all out, your date isn’t looking for you to be wearing Cinderella’s dress, but don’t under-dress either. Photo credit ukdavew

5. Be Conversational, but Keep it Interesting

During a date, talking is probably one of the most important yet nerve-racking (for some) things to do. Some women prefer that the guy lead the conversation and ask the questions, some prefer that they lead the conversation, and others want a fine balance between the two. If you’re on a date, keep in mind what you’re talking about. It’s safe to say that your date doesn’t care to hear about your first pet, you’re entire life story, or stories that you and your friends find funny. Sparking boring conversation is a big mistake that girls make while on a date. If the guy asks you a question, answer it and make sure that you don’t find yourself going off on a tangent. Keep it simple and understandable yet interesting.

4. Don’t Jump Ahead

Once you’ve gotten over the bump of the first date, many girls like to pick up the phone and yap about how special and nice this new guy is. Before you know it, and without even realizing it, you’re calling this man your boyfriend. Wrong! Not only is this a bad mistake, it could really ruin the “relationship” that the two of you had made in the course of a day. To put it easily, going on one date and calling a guy your boyfriend is just crazy. It just makes you look clingy and way to into the relationship. You can at least save all of that for when the relationship really starts!

3. Don’t Become Infatuated

Another mistake that many women make is jumping the gun and thinking that a guy automatically likes them. The date is over, you’re feeling the butterflies still, and all you can think about is the “look” that he gave you. You call your best friend and the “OMGs” and “perfects” seem to spew out of your mouth. Mistake! Maybe he just had something in his eye, or maybe he was just being nice and trying to make eye contact with you. No matter what, it’s fatal (not really) to jump the gun and assume that the guy automatically likes you. As much as we all want to believe in the lovey-dovey “love at first sight” thing, it’s very doubtful that a man has his mind made up right after the first date. Don’t assume anything, for you are dating a man, and for the simple reason that you don’t want your hopes to come crashing down. Photo credit elisabethsarah

2. Know Where to Find a Date

A common mistake that girls make is simply looking in the wrong places for men. That’s right, this mistake takes place way before the dating even begins. Really, do you think that you’ll find your dream man at the mall, the grocery store, or the local town festival? I’d say no, but I guess it’s all personal opinion. Though looking in the wrong places are generally the easiest places to find men, try stepping outside of the box (the box being a mile away from your home.)

1.Be Patient

Right before the date is over, maybe he asks, or maybe you offer to give your phone number to him. In your head fireworks are going off, your heart is pounding and you’re excited. Once he has the number and the date has ended, you keep tabs on your phone as if it was your source of oxygen. You wait and wait until your ringtone goes off. Big mistake. Even though he might have asked for your number or accepted it, it doesn’t mean that he is going to call you in an hour, four hours, or even the next day. Don’t expect or even assume that he is going to call you; it’s definitely way too much stress! Fact is most men won’t call when you want them to. Photo credit Missiz Beasley

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The Top 10 Best Driving Roads in the World

In the 1978 movie “Foul Play,” Goldie Hawn was shown driving leisurely down the highways of San Francisco with a view of the water and the Golden Gate Bridge. Combine that with great driving music and you will have one of the most pleasurable drives in the world. A great driving road means having wide turns and an amazing vista of the terrace and landscape. It should elicit a smile and some thrill as it would jolt you out of the dullness of normal everyday ride.

So crank up the radio and absorb the view as you take part in and navigate the top 10 best driving roads in the world.

 

1. Denali Highway, Alaska

Also known as Alaska Route 8, this road stretches through 135 miles of undeveloped land and natural beauty. Services along the road may be scarce however and there are huge portions with gravel surfaces, but all these are made up for by the amazing view of Mount McKinley. There is a lot of unspoiled beauty along the way that should keep things interesting. Big game animals may also be sighted, though hunters have eliminated most of these. Via: therichest.org

2. Trollstigen, Norway

Also known as the “Troll Ladder,” one has to climb nine percent gradient slope to get to the top. The road also features 11 hairpin turns. But the reward is truly a delight, as you will get a full view of the Stigfossen Waterfall and of the valley below. Via: therichest.org

3. West Coast of the South Island, New Zealand

Remember those lush and verdant landscapes from the film trilogy “Lord of the Rings?” Peter Jackson, the movie’s director, surely took full advantage of the beautiful sceneries provided by his host country of New Zealand. Driving through the West Coast of the South Island will give you a view of the New Zealand Alps and green vegetation all the way from Karamea to Haast. You will also get to see along the Tasman side a view of untouched seasides. Via: therichest.org

4. Sani Pass, South Africa

This road connects KwaZulu-Natal to Lesotho. This is not for the faint of heart, however, as this is a hard road that has claimed a lot of unfit cars. The road is filled with the remains of these vehicles that did not quite make it. But if you have a vehicle that is strong enough, you will see the natural beauty of the area comparable to the coastline of California. The sights are otherworldly and simply magnificent. Via: therichest.org

5. Guoliang Tunnel Road, China

In terms of visual impact, this road in China takes the cake. It is located in the province of Henan and the road is carved from the edges of the Taihang Mountains. The ride may be short at just three quarters of a mile, but it is definitely sweet because of the stunning path that you will have to traverse. Via: therichest.org

6. Amalfi Coast, Italy

This road is also known as the SS 163. It is a road with two lanes that snake through and hug the rough hills as it goes down to meet the shiny Tyrrhenian Sea. To further enhance the view, you will also encounter the extremely picturesque towns along the coast, namely Positano and Ravello. Be careful, however, as there are a lot of hazards along the road. These include wide eyed tourists having their pictures taken at the most unusual spots, or the local drivers in the area who have memorized the twists and turns of the road like the palm of their hand and who drive fast without any fear. At the end of the road, you can rest in the trattorias along the sea and buy ice cream in one of the gelato stands. Via: therichest.org

7. Khardung Pass, India

This is one of the highest altitude roads in the world. The peak of Khardung Pass reaches a height of 17,582 feet. Traffic in the area consists not only of vehicles, but also camels and horses. The road features an endless series of twists and turns, with glaciers adding to the difficulty of the travel. Via: therichest.org

8. Col de Turini, France

This mountain pass in the French Alps will simply take your breath away. It has hosted a few stages of the toughest cycling competition in the world, the Tour de France. Col de Turini also hosts a stage of the Monte Carlo Rally every year with its competitors passing through it as fast as possible on its way to the French Riviera. But if you are the one doing the driving, take your time and do not rush through it. Instead, enjoy the magnificent view that the road provides. Via: therichest.org

9. Transfagarasan Highway, Romania

 

This is a beautiful highway built in the 1970s by the late Romanian communist leader Nicolae Ceausescu. Dynamites were surely used to build this highway, as one look at it and you would know that it simply defies the mountains that surround it. A series of tunnels, spans, viaducts and bridges are used to connect various parts of the road that the hosts of the BBC show called “Top Gear” consider as one of the best in the world. The Transfagarasan Highway connects Transylvania to Walachia and the best thing about it is that it is still quite untouched by motorists. Via: therichest.org

10. Stelvio Pass, Italy

This is one of the highest altitude roads in the Italian Alps with a peak of around 9,000 feet. The Stelvio Pass has 48 switchbacks, each of which is numbered by a stone marker. These 48 switchbacks are packed within a distance of 15 miles. Driving through the road means slicing around the mountain from left to right, east to west, and then back again. The turns are just daunting, featuring several hairpins that will leave the driver and his passengers simply breathless. Driving Stelvio Pass has become a rite of passage especially for those who live in the area who are thrilled no end by the adventure that the road can bring. Via: therichest.org

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The Top 10 Best Knockouts In Sports

We may abhor violence, but there is nothing like a crunching knockout in sports. It may be in boxing, the Ultimate Fighting Championship or some other martial art, but a well-placed and properly timed punch, kick or elbow can spell the difference between an ordinary win and a legendary victory.

Here is a list of the top 10 best knockouts in sports.

 

10. Roberto Duran – Davey Moore

It was supposed to be a mismatch. Davey Moore was the young junior middleweight champion who had all the goods…speed, power and reach. Roberto Duran was already considered a legend but he was fading fast after his embarrassing “No Mas” defeat to Sugar Ray Leonard. He then lost to a couple of unknown fighters before the promoter Bob Arum gave him another chance. It was a chance Duran did not waste. He overcame Moore’s physical advantages by using his experience to good use. He hammered Moore’s eyes shut. Duran proved once again why he is called the “Hands of Stone.” Via: therichest.org

9. Manny Pacquiao – Ricky Hatton

Manny Pacquiao was on his way to becoming a boxing legend after an easy victory over the much bigger Oscar de la Hoya. He took on Ricky Hatton, the pride of Manchester, for the latter’s junior welterweight crown. It was billed as the “Battle of East and West.”  Pacquiao gave Hatton a taste of things to come early in the fight when he knocked him down twice in the first round. In the second round, Pacquiao unleashed a left hook that landed squarely on Hatton’s chin, knocking out the Briton cold. The referee did not even bother to start counting. Via: therichest.org

8. Mike Tyson – Michael Spinks

Mike Tyson was slowly gathering an aura of invincibility because of his menacing stance and quick knockouts. By 1988, he already held all the three major sanctioning bodies’ belts, namely the WBA, WBC and IBF. Michael Spinks was the former light heavyweight champion who went up the rank to annex the heavyweight title by beating Larry Holmes. After several defenses, he got stripped of the title because he refused to fight a mandatory challenger. Both men were undefeated when they met on the ring. It didn’t last long as Tyson knocked out Spinks in just 91 seconds. It further cemented Tyson’s reputation as the most talked about heavyweight since Muhammad Ali. Via: therichest.org

7. Juan Manuel Marquez – Manny Pacquiao

The two had fought three times in the past, with Pacquiao scoring two wins while their very first fight was called a draw. All three fights could have gone either way. Nothing much separated the two fighters, with Pacquiao knocking down Marquez four times but Marquez winning more rounds all in all. The fourth fight was just as close. Each fighter had gotten knocked down. But with Pacquiao leading in all scorecards, Marquez unleashed a killer punch that knocked Pacquiao out cold. Via: therichest.org

6. Anderson Silva – Vitor Belfort

It was supposed to be the fight when Anderson Silva, the best mixed-martial art fighter pound-for-pound in the world, would finally get a real challenge. He was up against fellow Brazilian Vitor Belfort, who was once considered to be a phenom as well. Belfort had the credentials, having been a former light heavyweight champion of the world.  But Silva showed why he is head and shoulders above the competition, recording an amazing knockout through a front kick to the face that fell Belfort in a heap. Two more punches as Belfort lay on the mat provided the assurance that he would not get up again. Via: therichest.org

5. Thomas Hearns – Roberto Duran

Both fighters were trying to come back from a devastating loss to Sugar Ray Leonard. Hearns was dominant in that fight but lost steam towards the end. Duran swarmed Leonard on his way to a victory in their first fight, but had to surrender in the second fight after a tremendous boxing display by Leonard. Hearns won six straight fights since the Leonard debacle, while Duran was impressive in capturing the junior middleweight crown and in losing a close decision to Marvin Hagler. In the second round, Hearns threw a right hand that caught Duran flush on the chin. He was out immediately. Via: therichest.org

4. George Foreman – Joe Frazier

They were two of the greatest heavyweights and they competed in an era when heavyweights ruled the boxing headlines. Both were undefeated. It turned out to be a one-sided fight in favor of Foreman, who knocked down Frazier six times on his way to a second round knockout win. Via: therichest.org

3. Aaron Pryor – Alexis Arguello

It was a fight that lived up to its hype. The two engaged in 14 rounds of momentum shifts and highly entertaining boxing. In the 13^th round, Arguello stunned Pryor that seemed to signal another shift in the closely fought contest. Pryor fought back after drinking from a controversial water bottle that was rumored to contain drugs. He came out slugging in the 14^th round, unleashing 20 unanswered punches before the referee stepped in to stop the fight. It was voted the “Fight of the Decade” for the 1980s. Via: therichest.org

2. Marvin Hagler – Thomas Hearns

It lasted only three rounds but it was probably the most electrifying eight minutes in boxing history. Hagler came out swinging and Hearns responded in kind. By the second round, Hearns had rubbery legs. Hagler stayed aggressive as he feared that a cut in his forehead might force the referee to stop the fight. He finished off Hearns in the third round. Via: therichest.org

1. Muhammad Ali – George Foreman

George Foreman was still undefeated when Muhammad Ali challenged him for the title in a bout billed as the “Rumble in the Jungle.” Utilizing a rope-a-dope strategy, he let Foreman throw bombs at him. He even goaded Foreman by staying on the ropes while waving the champion in. By the eighth round, Foreman was dead tired and his punches had lost its sting. Ali then threw a five-punch combination that knocked the champion out. Via: therichest.org

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