The Arturo Gatti vs. Joey Gamache fight, held on February 26, 2000, at Madison Square Garden, is remembered as one of boxing’s most controversial and disturbing matches. The controversy stemmed from a massive weight disparity between the fighters on the night of the bout. Gatti, who weighed in at the 140-pound limit, reportedly rehydrated and entered the ring at around 160 pounds—a 19-pound gain—while Gamache weighed only 145 pounds. This significant size and strength advantage contributed to a brutal mismatch.Gatti dominated the fight, knocking Gamache down twice in the first round and ending the bout with a devastating knockout early in the second round. The impact of Gatti’s punches left Gamache unconscious and severely injured, requiring hospitalization. Gamache’s career ended due to the injuries, and he continues to suffer from lasting health effects, including chronic headaches and depression.
The fight raised serious concerns about the weight-cutting practices in boxing, particularly the dangers of excessive rehydration between the weigh-in and the fight.
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