The Fight Game with Jim Lampley Season 1 Episode 3 Las Vegas on Sep 15; Middleweight Division; Gatti List
- September 22, 2012
On season 1 episode 3 of The Fight Game with Jim Lampley, the topic shifts to the Las Vegas middleweight division and the Gatti List. Jim Lampley delves into the current state of the middleweight division in Las Vegas and discusses the rise of stars such as Gennady Golovkin, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, and Daniel Jacobs.
Lampley analyzes the current rankings and speculates on potential matchups between these top contenders while also reflecting on some of the great matches that have taken place in the division's history.
The episode also features a segment on the Gatti List, which is a ranking system that honors the legacy of the late Arturo Gatti. The Gatti List ranks the top 25 fighters across all divisions based on their ability to put on exciting fights that capture the spirit of Arturo Gatti.
Lampley sits down with Gatti's former trainer Buddy McGirt and journalist Eric Raskin to discuss the impact that Gatti had on the sport of boxing and the inspiration behind the creation of the Gatti List.
The episode concludes with a preview of some upcoming fights in the Las Vegas middleweight division and a discussion on the possibility of unification bouts in the near future.
Overall, season 1 episode 3 of The Fight Game with Jim Lampley offers an in-depth look at the current state of boxing in Las Vegas, highlighting the exciting middleweight division and paying tribute to one of the sport's greats with the Gatti List.