Arturo Gatti vs. Mickey Ward. Real men in a real fight. A bout boxing purists and outside audiences could enjoy!

Boxing is a beautiful art when done right. These two men may subject themselves to too much punishment by abandoning defensive strategy, but their offenses are wonderfully aggressive, and not in a careless, overly macho manner. Rather, Gatti and Ward display pride, guts, and determination as they artisticly unleash barrages of punches toward each other. By the end of the fight, both men had maximized their physical capabilities, and the roaring crowd rewarded the warriors with a deafening ovation.

Most of mainstream American either disregards or abhors boxing. I understand those views, but I don't follow them. Good boxing--- and this excludes C-class fighters and overly violent brawlers--- involves strategy, heart, and months of unseen hard work. It's another form of art, and you know how I feel about art: it gives man a unique craft he can focus on and master in his own way, something he can always hold close.

Arturo Gatti and Mickey Ward will always carry pride with them, especially because of their bout tonight.