Vote for your greatest all-British boxing fight
From bitter rivalries and controversial decisions to dramatic knockouts, we look back at five unforgettable all-British boxing contests and ask you to vote for the greatest.
The debate over the greatest all-British boxing match continues, with five memorable encounters in contention. The first is Henry Cooper vs Joe Bugner, a clash that took place in March 1971. The 21-year-old Bugner fought the seasoned 36-year-old Cooper at Wembley's Empire Pool, a contest that ended in controversy after Bugner won by just a quarter of a point, despite Cooper's three titles.
The decision led to boos from the crowd and protests from BBC commentator Harry Carpenter, who questioned how the titles could be taken away from Cooper. This fight remains one of the most fiercely debated in British boxing history.
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