Holyfield is more famous than Oscar

He was also fortunate to be one of the bigger names in one of the top heavyweight eras of all time. A mixture of "right time right place" and some shrewd marketing made him a fairly big name. But it was Tyson who brought him into the living rooms of the world. That is FALSE he's already a household name before Tyson. he's already earning $20M per fight before the Tyson fight. He's a SUPERSTAR in his own right.

I was trying to talk boxing with a non-fan, and he desribed DLH as "That gay lookin dude." :lol1: That non-fan knew who holyfield obviously was right. Its funny man, whenever i talk boxing with casuals, they all know who holyfield is. I asked a buddy once, do u know de la hoya, and hes like nah man I only know guys like tyson and lennox, i dont pay attention to some random nobodies. lol.

Holyfield was a big media name before he fought tyson too, lets not forget his videogame was a big success. He was also fortunate to be one of the bigger names in one of the top heavyweight eras of all time. A mixture of "right time right place" and some shrewd marketing made him a fairly big name. But it was Tyson who brought him into the living rooms of the world.

9 out of the TOP 10 PPV buys was either Tyson's or Evander's

He fought Tyson. nuff said. if Oscar was seen next to Tyson, he'd be more famous than holyfield. nuff said. Tyson Tyson Tyson. He's the master behind all of this. I was gonna say that.

I was trying to talk boxing with a non-fan, and he desribed DLH as "That gay lookin dude." :lol1:

These two are also close in terms of purses. I've heard both gents are upwards of 200M. No coincidence there..

Tyson is the most famous boxer worldwide after Muhammed Ali. Holyfield is best known for his fights with Tyson. Holyfield is therefore more famous (in terms of household names) than Oscar De La Hoya. Having said that sports fans know who De La Hoya is and he's the biggest draw in boxing by far. Holyfield was a big media name before he fought tyson too, lets not forget his videogame was a big success. He beat the man that beat tyson, that got him lots of hype. I'm sure his fights with bowe drew big numbers. Holy vs lennox drew well over a million buys, so that proves he is one of the biggest draws of all times. His role on dancing with the stars can help too.

If you go ask non boxing fans who are oscar de la hoya and evander holyfield. I guarantee holyfield would be the more recognizable name. People always say tyson and oscar are the two big draws. Well last time i checked, hoylfield and lennox lewis together drew massive numbers. Holyfield getting his ear bit is the most watched footage in modern boxing history. He has to be a bigger name than oscar, i am right, arent I? thank you for stating the obvious :D

Tyson is the most famous boxer worldwide after Muhammed Ali. Holyfield is best known for his fights with Tyson. Holyfield is therefore more famous (in terms of household names) than Oscar De La Hoya. Having said that sports fans know who De La Hoya is and he's the biggest draw in boxing by far.

does anyone have a list of holyfield's ppv buyrates?

He fought Tyson. nuff said. if Oscar was seen next to Tyson, he'd be more famous than holyfield. nuff said. Tyson Tyson Tyson. He's the master behind all of this.

Holyfield always fought the best thats why people watch his fights, cant understand why he still keeps on fighting even now.

yep. wheres the surprise?

captain obvious saves the day once again

If you go ask non boxing fans who are oscar de la hoya and evander holyfield. I guarantee holyfield would be the more recognizable name. People always say tyson and oscar are the two big draws. Well last time i checked, hoylfield and lennox lewis together drew massive numbers. Holyfield getting his ear bit is the most watched footage in modern boxing history. He has to be a bigger name than oscar, i am right, arent I? Yes u are!