Arturo Gatti's thrilling career comes to an end against unlikely foe Alfonso Gomez of The Contender. Gomez takes Gatti to school for six rounds, consistently beating him to the punch. In the seventh round, he batters Gatti into the ropes with a volley of shots, finally sending him down and splitting his lip wide open with a right hand that prompts New Jersey State Athletic Commissioner Larry Hazzard to jump into the ring and stop the fight. Beaten down for the last time, Gatti announces his retirement before leaving the arena.

Coast To Coast: Arturo Gatti vs. Alfonso Gomez

Angel Manfredy scores the biggest win of his career when he beats Arturo Gatti on Gatti's home turf of Atlantic City in a terrific slugfest. Manfredy opens a cut over Gatti's left eye in round one and sends him spiraling onto his face on a big left hook in round three, but Gatti comes back big in the next two rounds. After Manfredy regains control, Gatti's corner decides that the cut has become too dangerous and throws in the towel to call an end to his night.

To Hell & Back: Arturo Gatti vs. Angel Manfredy

Undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr. wins his third title in as many divisions when he savagely batters WBC Super Lightweight Champion Arturo Gatti into submission on Gatti's home turf of Atlantic City. Mayweather, who is carried to the ring on a throne, scores a knockdown when Gatti is looking to Referee Earl Morton on a break and gets hit by a left hook in the opening round. From there, Mayweather unveils his full potential, taking Gatti apart with power punching precision until trainer Buddy McGirt stops the fight after the sixth round.

Coast To Coast: Arturo Gatti vs. Alfonso Gomez

To Hell & Back: Arturo Gatti vs. Angel Manfredy

Thunder & Lightning: Arturo Gatti vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr.

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