Arturo Gatti vs. Gabriel Ruelas. 1997 Knockout of the Year & Fight of the Year. Full FightHighlight.

Dive back into one of the most memorable and action-packed fights in boxing history: the legendary war between Arturo Gatti and Gabriel Ruelas for the IBF Junior Lightweight Title on October 4, 1997. This fight, held at Caesars Atlantic City, was an absolute slugfest that showcased the heart and relentless aggression Gatti was famous for. In a brutal, back-and-forth contest, Ruelas rocked Gatti in the 4th round, leaving "Thunder" barely clinging to consciousness. But Gatti, known for his incredible chin and will, launched one of the most dramatic comebacks you will ever see! The climax in Round 5 features pure, non-stop action, culminating in Gatti's signature, devastating left hook knockout that lifted Ruelas off his feet. This bout was universally recognized by The Ring magazine as the: 🏆 1997 Fight of the Year 💥 1997 Knockout of the Year Key Moments to Watch: Round 4: Ruelas nearly finishes Gatti with a vicious uppercut! Round 5: The insane toe-to-toe action leading up to the final shot. 🔔 Subscribe for more classic boxing fights and legendary KOs! Share this video with any boxing fan who loves a true slugfest! About Fair Use Section 107 of the Copyright Act provides the statutory framework for determining whether something is a fair use and identifies certain types of uses—such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research—as examples of activities that may qualify as fair use. No Copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHT BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. #ArturoGatti #GabrielRuelas #BoxingKnockout #FightOfTheYear #BoxingHighlights #GattiRuelas #KnockoutOfTheYear #ClassicBoxing #BoxingHistory #Slugfest #ThunderGatti #IBFChampion #BoxingWar #KOOfTheYear1997 #BoxingLegend #whataboutboxing