McGregor, Tyson, Mayweather, Ali: 15 of the most iconic boxing rivalries

Ahead of the postponed title match between Claressa Shields and Savannah Marshall, we have taken a look at some of the biggest rivalries in boxing history.

The two middleweight fighters have been locked in a long-standing feud that will come to a head when they headline Britain’s first ever televised all-women’s professional boxing card.

The clash has been described as “the most anticipated women’s fight of all time.”

Shields vs Marshall has been rescheduled to October 15th following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

The postponement means tensions between the fighters will continue to brew before the two finally lock horns at the O2 Arena next month.

Here is GiveMeSport’s list of 15 of the most iconic boxing rivalries off all-time.

The mother of all rivalries that gave the world The Fight of the Century, Super Fight II, and Thrilla in Manila.

With one win apiece from the first two fights, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier boxed one last time in what is regarded as the biggest fight in history, with Ali reigning supreme.

Another legendary boxing trilogy that captured the entire world — Arturo Gatti vs Micky Ward was as brutal as it was inspiring.

The two went from fierce in-ring rivals, to striking a trainer-fighter relationship and close friendship.

Following Gatti’s death, Ward said: “A big part of me is gone. Anytime you go 30 rounds with a guy, try to kill each other, and have the most respect for each other, no one understands that, but guys who have been to war understand it.”

After suffering one of the biggest upsets boxing has ever seen, Mike Tyson did something that will never be forgotten.

The infamous ‘Bite Fight,’ ranked second in The Ring Magazine’s dirtiest fights of all time list.

Tyson bit off part of