In a rematch of their first epic battle, a deducted point from Gatti in the eighth frame for low blows would prove to be the difference in the fight, changing the outcome from a majority draw to a unanimous decision for Robinson.

Robinson recovers from a knockdown in the fourth round to eke out a split decision over Gatti in a fight in which very few people gave him a shot. 1998 Ring Magazine Fight of the Year 1998 Ring Magazine Upset of the Year