The Bigger name? George Foreman or Evander Holyfield?

[Liaison]

Foreman but Evander was the bigger PPV draw (drawn more buys than any other fighter in history, average buys only second to Tyson)..

[butterfly1964]

Foreman for sure. He became the oldest champ and has a great fighting legacy, not to mention 9 figures in grill money.

[ForemanCrossArm]

Bigger "name" obviously is Foreman, he is a pop culture icon and was one long, long ago. Hell, he was huge before he even returned to the ring in '87.

Holyfield was the more "exciting" fighter during the 1990's, however, but I don't think Foreman is given his due during that time.. From 1987-1991 (Holyfield-Foreman) he had a pretty good run of good fights and good wins. The Holyfield fight was pretty damn good at that, and won Round of the Year (I believe).

From '72-'74 he didn't have a bout last more than 2 rounds (facing the likes of Ken Norton, Smokin' Joe, Jose Roman, and Miguel Paez), he KO'd Moorer in '94 to really sum up his career, he got down to 235 against Qawi in '88, he helped boost Ali's career (even if it was due to the rope-a-dope which payed Ali no favors later on.. he also took some good knocks from Frazier in the Thrilla due to the RAD), and was apart of FotY 3 times between '73-'77. Pretty f'n impressive.

If he fights from 77-87 then his career is more complete inside the ring than Holyfield.. but, he didn't. Holyfield = bigger inside the ring. Foreman = bigger outside it (and everywhere else).

[ForemanCrossArm]

speaking of which.... does anyone have the Foreman-Qawi fight, I need to be reminded of Foreman in good shape.

[SABBATH]

speaking of which.... does anyone have the Foreman-Qawi fight, I need to be reminded of Foreman in good shape.

I have it on VHS.

Foreman did look pretty good cosmetically at that weight (235). I don't know if Foreman thought that was too light because his weight starting going back up after that fight.

I thought at the time that he came into the Holyfield fight too heavy. In retrospect I don't think the extra weight affected his stamina much and probably gave him some more strength in the clinches.

[The Troll]

Foreman said on ESPN Classic that he wasn't comfortable fighting at like 235.

[Ironside]

I own a Foreman Grill. Damn it makes my meat nice and juicy. Best grill ive had in a long time. Back to topic, I think Foreman has a bigger name because he made a comeback in the 80's and that was a big thing. He also has his own business, and I see him in TV once in a while.

[The Troll]

should have started a poll on how people own one of his grills. I have one. dont use it much though.

[msagrain]

forman because of his grills lol

[Mr. Ryan]

Foreman, he found a way to market himself as a figure whereas Holyfield never crossed over quite like Big George