The Night the Drunken Master Challenged Micky Ward

Welcome back to History of Boxing! Tonight, we take you ringside for one of the most thrilling under-the-radar fights in boxing history—Irish warrior Micky Ward goes head-to-head with the unpredictable and flashy “Drunken Master,” Emmanuel Augustus. What was supposed to be a routine bout between two journeymen fighting for relevance quickly turned into an unforgettable battle, one that would earn Fight of the Year honors and secure its place in boxing history. This clash proved that legendary moments can arise when you least expect them, and that two fighters, no matter their record, can deliver a spectacle no one saw coming.