Who are are your bet for this year's boxing fight of the year

[Saisher]

Who is your bet for this year's boxing fight of the year, my bet is the biggest upset of the year Joshua Ruiz 1 but we'll be waiting for what's going to happen in their second match, it might bring a much bigger surprise for us, but so far for me  Joshua Ruiz 1.

[coin-investor]

For me, it's the Thurman Pacquiao match it lives up to people's expectation, although the fight is not that close but's there are so many dramas headed to the fight, I really thought that it's Thurman who's going to retire Pacquiao, Manny proves many people wrong he still has it.

I also like the Joshua Ruiz fight but the Thurman Pacquiao has so much excitement going to the fight date.

[Jating]

For me, it's the Thurman Pacquiao match it lives up to people's expectation, although the fight is not that close but's there are so many dramas headed to the fight, I really thought that it's Thurman who's going to retire Pacquiao, Manny proves many people wrong he still has it.

I also like the Joshua Ruiz fight but the Thurman Pacquiao has so much excitement going to the fight date.

I think Thurman vs Pacquiao will be likely the candidate for fight of the year. Although Pacquiao knock down Thurman in the first round, Thurman takes it to Pacquiao in the middle round but Manny responded as well. And it really live to the hype, specially Thurman's big mouth, totally talking trash to Manny, but in the end, the great Manny Pacquiao proved that he can still pull the trigger.

Maybe the Joshua vs Ruiz could be the upset of the year. If there is such a category.

[judeafante]

For me, it's the Thurman Pacquiao match it lives up to people's expectation, although the fight is not that close but's there are so many dramas headed to the fight, I really thought that it's Thurman who's going to retire Pacquiao, Manny proves many people wrong he still has it.

I also like the Joshua Ruiz fight but the Thurman Pacquiao has so much excitement going to the fight date.

I think Thurman vs Pacquiao will be likely the candidate for fight of the year. Although Pacquiao knock down Thurman in the first round, Thurman takes it to Pacquiao in the middle round but Manny responded as well. And it really live to the hype, specially Thurman's big mouth, totally talking trash to Manny, but in the end, the great Manny Pacquiao proved that he can still pull the trigger.

Maybe the Joshua vs Ruiz could be the upset of the year. If there is such a category.

My bet is the coming Joshua Ruiz fight because there are so many at stakes here, like Joshua reputation can he really match Ruiz power and speed and he will drop from being a top boxer to a so so fighter, of course, Ruiz has a lot of things to prove to his detractors if he really deserves to be a world champion and his win is not a fluke

[FontSeli]

Who is your bet for this year's boxing fight of the year, my bet is the biggest upset of the year Joshua Ruiz 1 but we'll be waiting for what's going to happen in their second match, it might bring a much bigger surprise for us, but so far for me  Joshua Ruiz 1.

I very much would like to observe fight of Habib Nurmagomedov with Tony Ferguson. I don't really like to bet on sports, however in this case I would probably bet on Habib. There are rumors that their fight can take place in December 2019.

[Bttzed03]

The Ruiz-Joshua is the most notable so far and I think it's the most talked about until now. It made boxing more popular to all Dad Bods out there  
I also like the latest Fury fight where he showcased his toughness and experience when Wallins pushed him to the wall.  

I very much would like to observe fight of Habib Nurmagomedov with Tony Ferguson. I don't really like to bet on sports, however in this case I would probably bet on Habib. There are rumors that their fight can take place in December 2019.

It's boxing mate, not UFC.

[narcopop]

Joshua - Ruiz. It can't be any different. It won't be any different. This fight had it all: the drama, the intensity, power punches, two different styles of boxing and, last but not least, the sensational score.

A chubby, kind of normal guy from Mexico beat highly favorited cyborg from the United Kingdom. Underdog story in its purest form. If the sports weren't invented for those stories, then I don't know what for.

[Baofeng]

Who is your bet for this year's boxing fight of the year, my bet is the biggest upset of the year Joshua Ruiz 1 but we'll be waiting for what's going to happen in their second match, it might bring a much bigger surprise for us, but so far for me  Joshua Ruiz 1.

I very much would like to observe fight of Habib Nurmagomedov with Tony Ferguson. I don't really like to bet on sports, however in this case I would probably bet on Habib. There are rumors that their fight can take place in December 2019.

Its Khabib not Habib and the OP states that the boxing, what the hell you are talking about UFC here?
@Bttzed03 - the fight has just talked about after the fight itself, it didn't have the hype because Ruiz is just a late replacement. While the Pacquaio vs Thurman put Pacquaio again in the discussions for the best welterweight in his division. And then there was lot of hate on Thurman because on the way he disrespect a legend and how he gonna end Manny's career. And he didn't back it up and he was totally ridicule by boxing media. So my vote goes to Pacquiao vs Thurman.

[robelneo]

Who is your bet for this year's boxing fight of the year, my bet is the biggest upset of the year Joshua Ruiz 1 but we'll be waiting for what's going to happen in their second match, it might bring a much bigger surprise for us, but so far for me  Joshua Ruiz 1.

I very much would like to observe fight of Habib Nurmagomedov with Tony Ferguson. I don't really like to bet on sports, however in this case I would probably bet on Habib. There are rumors that their fight can take place in December 2019.

Its Khabib not Habib and the OP states that the boxing, what the hell you are talking about UFC here?
@Bttzed03 - the fight has just talked about after the fight itself, it didn't have the hype because Ruiz is just a late replacement. While the Pacquaio vs Thurman put Pacquaio again in the discussions for the best welterweight in his division. And then there was lot of hate on Thurman because on the way he disrespect a legend and how he gonna end Manny's career. And he didn't back it up and he was totally ridicule by boxing media. So my vote goes to Pacquiao vs Thurman.

Manny Pacquiao is our hometown hero, until now the hype of that fight with Thurman is still alive here, there are so many videos created about the ending of the fight, so many memes's created and still watching all the dramas on Youtube, this is biggest fight of Manny since the Mayweather fight and he makes us all proud so I go 100% to the Thurman Pacquiao fight.

[witcher_sense]

It's going to be interesting to see the long-awaited rematch between Joshua and Ruiz. I bet on Joshua because I hope that he made the right conclusions from the first match and will not make the same mistakes. Now he has a good sporting condition, much better than it was in June.  I believe he is able to withstand all twelve rounds, if necessary. Will see. In any case, that fight promises to be very entertaining.

[Vaculin]

Do we have the candidates already? I was searching if I could find an article about this but can't find any.
I'm not really big fan of boxing who watch big fights from different fighters, I only support our very own and that's why I like Manny vs Thurman to be a fight of the year.

Anyone knows what are the criteria?
By the way, here's the ring magazine fight of the year last updated in 2018. Las year was Canelo Álvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin II

[Question123]

For me, it's the Thurman Pacquiao match it lives up to people's expectation, although the fight is not that close but's there are so many dramas headed to the fight, I really thought that it's Thurman who's going to retire Pacquiao, Manny proves many people wrong he still has it.

I also like the Joshua Ruiz fight but the Thurman Pacquiao has so much excitement going to the fight date.

I watched also the fight last few months ago Thurman vs Pacquiao we know Manny is more stronger than him. Manny proves to us even they are older than Thurman age doesn't matter because Manny are dedicated to win. And this year that is one of the best boxing fight and Im looking forward for more Pacquiao fight and I hope he continue to fight in boxing or not to retire.

[judeafante]

Who is your bet for this year's boxing fight of the year, my bet is the biggest upset of the year Joshua Ruiz 1 but we'll be waiting for what's going to happen in their second match, it might bring a much bigger surprise for us, but so far for me  Joshua Ruiz 1.

It's the Joshua - Ruiz match to me everybody is caught by a big surprise, I never had an interest in that fight because the Joshua Miller fight did not push through and more so after seeing Ruiz physique, but after reading the news that Ruiz knocks him down four times I have to watch it over and over again, Ruiz made a believer in me.

[harizen]

Is there a list of official candidates already? Didn't see any.

And there are still few upcoming matches (e.g Alvarez vs Kovalev, Prograis vs. Taylor, Ruiz vs Joshua 2, and this Sunday's match, Spence Jr. vs. Porter) remaining on this year so I think it's early to tell right now who's gonna take it.

Anyways for much specific subject, include also the giving body or institution that will give the award.

[Saisher]

For me, it's the Thurman Pacquiao match it lives up to people's expectation, although the fight is not that close but's there are so many dramas headed to the fight, I really thought that it's Thurman who's going to retire Pacquiao, Manny proves many people wrong he still has it.

I also like the Joshua Ruiz fight but the Thurman Pacquiao has so much excitement going to the fight date.

I think it's a battle between the two, Thurman-Pacquiao and Joshua -Ruiz, but another two fights are coming that is both a candidate for the fight of the year, and that is the Alvarez - Kovalev fight and the Joshu Ruiz 2 fight, let's see if these two coming fights has the making.

[vintages]

Joshua vs Ruiz 2 is surely the best bet of the year cause it drew more attention than expected. As many did not forsee the result.
Locally many have started betting and putting in funds already as they feel the game will be different. Coupled with the rumored news that Anthony Joshua might retire after this match.

[Upgate]

With out much doubt your are correct, the fight between Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz was epic And will go down as the most intriguing and surprising fight of the year, however the year is not over and deontey wilder fights this year was exciting also

[Yamifoud]

Do we have the candidates already? I was searching if I could find an article about this but can't find any.
I'm not really big fan of boxing who watch big fights from different fighters, I only support our very own and that's why I like Manny vs Thurman to be a fight of the year.

Anyone knows what are the criteria?
By the way, here's the ring magazine fight of the year last updated in 2018. Las year was Canelo Álvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin II

That is the question and I hope OP could show some list of boxing fight this year.
I have to believe that a lot of boxing fight happens this year but only the name Ruiz and Joshua II is earing today. Quite they are much popular than of the other fights. Or to have some selection with this list of the upcoming boxing events https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/464003/boxing-schedule-2019-upcoming-fights-results/.

[wxa7115]

Who is your bet for this year's boxing fight of the year, my bet is the biggest upset of the year Joshua Ruiz 1 but we'll be waiting for what's going to happen in their second match, it might bring a much bigger surprise for us, but so far for me  Joshua Ruiz 1.

So far I agree with you, Joshua vs Ruiz was the boxing match of the year and it is not only about the fact that Ruiz won it is about how he did it, he won the fight in a decisive manner so there is no doubt in my mind that in day the best fighter won the match, but now that Joshua has seen his fighting style it is likely he will try to fight differently so the same does not happen again, and when you add that when Ruiz won it changed the landscape for the heavyweight division then this is a no brainer for me.

[FontSeli]

It's boxing mate, not UFC.

@Baofeng,

Sorry guys, I thought, that here can be voice opinion and about UFC.