i like holyfield better—but holmes would prob win by a sd. although i dont recall holmes fighting any1 w as much heart or determination as holyfield
Very good matchup never seen it mentioned here, I really think it could go either way, if evander fights smart not overlly aggressive IO think he takes a majority or split decision, his style is much like kenny norton with better power and much more speed, and hes got a chin 8x better
i think Larry stops Evander on cuts. Larry almost beat Evander when they fought in the 90’s. i think Evander won a split decision and Larry wasn’t even near his prime. people really forget how good Larry was. between i say 78 and 83, Larry was as good as anyone in history.
ok first of all evander is my favorite boxer of all time BUT, in all fairness a 42 yr old holmes did fairly well against a prime holyfield! if the larry that beat ali was in there it would have holmes by ud.
Yeah imo there’s really no doubt Holmes would have taken it prime for prime.. Just as people have said, he had a lot of success against a prime Holyfield as an old man.. He definetly had the style and size to beat Evander I think.
Would be a great fight IMO. Prime for Prime, I go with Holmes 7 out of 10. Holyfield could definately win though.
:coolclick: I won’t say he was as good as anyone in history, but he could definately hang with anyone IMO.
dont be so sure comparing ages, holmes gave tyson problems as well past his prime but a bit younger.. boxing is styles also holyfield has 0 and I mean 0 motivation to fight larry holmes its in his book he wanted tyson but was forced into fightin holmes, he stated im sick of the senior circuit he said… that being said holyfield motivated and challenged against a young holmes would be a good fight, holmes really stuggled with ken norton who is really a lesser fighter skill wise than holyfild (not to mention chin wise) holyifeld does not have the punching power of tyson and its a fact of styles in that even holmes in his forties possesd good boxcing abilities, I think holmes could win no doubt but its a toss up, oh I dont think the fight would ever end in cuts either way, a decision for either man and Id lean towards holyfield
i believe if you’re the heavyweight world champion and you can’t get motivated for a title defense then you shouldn’t be champ. that being said, i highly doubt that being the case with Holyfield. he’s always been a true and dedicated champion and motivation has never been a problem for Holyfield. i’ve watched Holyfield since his light heavyweight days and i never seen himm give less than 100% physically or mentally. not even when he went through his medical problems in the mid 90’s. so i don’t buy that one. as far as Norton goes, his style gave Larry problems. styles make fights. Frazier gave Ali fits but got destroyed by Foreman. Holyfield let Bowe out jab him and beat him twice. and i think we can all agree, he couldn’t carry Larry’s jock.
evander “the holy warrior” holyfield he’ll put holmes to sleep.
Holmes by clear cut UD. His jab would keep Holyfield at bay and would be the deciding factor IMO
Old shot Holmes won 5 rounds against prime Holyfield winning last 3 rounds of the fight when Holyfield look tired and prime Holmes would comfortably outpoint Holyfield.
Shame he couldn’t do that to old one when he lost 5 rounds to old fat one Holmes would beat Holyfield with jab and straight right you obvisiously didn’t know Holmes and Holyfield fought already otherwise you wouldn’t be saying that.
If were talkin prime for prime, Holmes working behind IMO the best left jab ever wears Holyfield down and tko or maybe K.O. Evander late in the fight.
i’m saying that because holyfield is my boy!
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i’m saying that because holyfield is my boy!
[/quote] Fair play but really and truthfully he wouldn’t win.
In my opinion Evander was a few years removed from his prime. vs. Holmes , Evander was at his best between 87-90
Evander beat Holmes from pillar to post in 92.. Larry was cemented in corner holding on to the ropes trying not to fall down.. and Evander had to shame him out to the center of the ring from time to time , drawing an imaginary line . Larry would try and bait his opponent like he did to Ray Mercer his previous match .. Sit on the corner buckle and bait. Evander was not gonna have any of that.
prime for prime would have been a firecracker , no question .
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In my opinion Evander was a few years removed from his prime. vs. Holmes , Evander was at his best between 87-90
Evander beat Holmes from pillar to post in 92.. Larry was cemented in corner holding on to the ropes trying not to fall down.. and Evander had to shame him out to the center of the ring from time to time , drawing an imaginary line . Larry would try and bait his opponent like he did to Ray Mercer his previous match .. Sit on the corner buckle and bait. Evander was not gonna have any of that.
prime for prime would have been a firecracker , no question .
[/quote] Disagree Holyfield wasn’t removed from his prime after Holmes fight he fought fight of his life vs Bowe and in rematch performed the best he ever had at hw and Holyfield didn’t beat him pillar to post punchstats were only like 207 to 240 Holyfield looked like he was running out of steam in last 3 and Holmes won last 3 quite comfortably hurting Holyfield with straight right hands prime Holmes would beat Holyfield by ud.
I think you misunderstanding what I am saying.. I am talking Evander’s physical best. His prime.. No doubt he had some great fights there after. One being vs. Tyson in 96 at 34 years old. ,that great win came many years removed from his prime , what I am saying is that Evander was at his best peak conditioning and technical form in that 4 year span I mentioned above 87-90 Holyfield is still a great fighter and would beat 98% of the guys today’s at 45 years old trust me. Evander blankets this new WBA champion, Oleg Maskaev ,Briggs, and I also feel he would beat Wladimer Klitchko . but that’s a new topic ! LOL….CC mate, enjoyed your read !
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