michael spinks vs evander holyfield

[JAB5239]

- -Field got placed in ICU after a tight go at Tubby Qawi.

Mike put a classic clinic over prime Qawi.

Mike put a classic clinic on undefeated Lar, not bloodied Field.

Field was a tough, head butting clubfighter, no more, no less.

Are you really calling Evander Holyfield a club fighter?

[Mooon]

- -Field got placed in ICU after a tight go at Tubby Qawi.

Mike put a classic clinic over prime Qawi.

Mike put a classic clinic on undefeated Lar, not bloodied Field.

Field was a tough, head butting clubfighter, no more, no less.

Are you serious?

[QueensburyRules]

Are you really calling Evander Holyfield a club fighter?

- -Headbutting clubfighter that earned him the sobriquet Holybutts.

I can see the masterclass boxer in Spinks fights, but like Toney, I never saw field in that same light.

Btw, Toney scarcely an afterthought in ibro ratings.

[JAB5239]

- -Headbutting clubfighter that earned him the sobriquet Holybutts.

I can see the masterclass boxer in Spinks fights, but like Toney, I never saw field in that same light.

Btw, Toney scarcely an afterthought in ibro ratings.

You can see a masterclass?? You called Holyfield a club fighter!!! I don't think your opinion on this can be taken very seriously. And bringing up Toney, what does that have to do with anything? About the same as bringing Berbick up when talking about Ali I'd guess

[JAB5239]

Tough fight to call. I think Spinks has a chance with anyone below heavyweight. In 1987 though his knees were already had and had been slowing him down. He had slowed visibly in the Qawi fight towards the end. Holyfield was still pretty green in '87, but his talent and energy were undeniable. I'll pass on predicting a winner and just say it would be a very close fight.

The matchup I'd like to see between these two would be the 1981 Spinks that beat Eddie Mustapha Muhammad vs the Holyfield that beat Carlos DeLeon. Catch weight 184lbs. Holy may not be able to make that weight at that point in time though.

[Quicksilver*]

Spinks close decision

[QueensburyRules]

You can see a masterclass?? You called Holyfield a club fighter!!! I don't think your opinion on this can be taken very seriously. And bringing up Toney, what does that have to do with anything? About the same as bringing Berbick up when talking about Ali I'd guess

- -Tu confuso?

I brought Toney as a fighter over praised for skills he seldom used if he had them.

Obviously Field and Toney more durable and better trained, but closer in style and intelligence to a plodding face first clubfighter than a masterclass boxer/puncher like Mike Spinks.

Lest anyone dispute his billy goat proclivities, note that was a major complaint in the Byrd fight here:

https://boxrec.com/media/index.php/C...nder_Holyfield

Rahman and Tyson x2 same deal as those fight descriptions indicate.

[JAB5239]

- -Tu confuso?

I brought Toney as a fighter over praised for skills he seldom used if he had them.

Obviously Field and Toney more durable and better trained, but closer in style and intelligence to a plodding face first clubfighter than a masterclass boxer/puncher like Mike Spinks.

Lest anyone dispute his billy goat proclivities, note that was a major complaint in the Byrd fight here:

https://boxrec.com/media/index.php/C...nder_Holyfield

Rahman and Tyson x2 same deal as those fight descriptions indicate.

Ok, I get what you're saying now. It's difficult to decipher your gibberish at times. Yes, I agree Spinks was a "masterclass" boxer. But styled make fights and Holyfield has the style to give Spinks problems for 15 rounds. Holy is a bigger faster pitbull than Qawi, and he isn't going to tire.

As far as the headbutts.....you and I both know history is loaded with examples of great fighters who fought dirty.

[QueensburyRules]

Ok, I get what you're saying now. It's difficult to decipher your gibberish at times. Yes, I agree Spinks was a "masterclass" boxer. But styled make fights and Holyfield has the style to give Spinks problems for 15 rounds. Holy is a bigger faster pitbull than Qawi, and he isn't going to tire.

As far as the headbutts.....you and I both know history is loaded with examples of great fighters who fought dirty.

- -Musta fergot tubby Qawi put Field in ICU when they fought.

Spinks pitched a masterclass on prime Qawi and had the confidence to skip the Junior division straight in a record setting fight with Lar.

Field had no such skills and confidence but he eventually found a good pharmacy and the rest his sordid history.

Jus the facts, ma'am!

[JAB5239]

- -Musta fergot tubby Qawi put Field in ICU when they fought.

Spinks pitched a masterclass on prime Qawi and had the confidence to skip the Junior division straight in a record setting fight with Lar.

Field had no such skills and confidence but he eventually found a good pharmacy and the rest his sordid history.

Jus the facts, ma'am!

You keep saying Qawi put Holyfield in ICU. What you're failing to mention is Holyfield went to the hospital for dehydration, not anything Qawi did to him physically. You also fail to mention Evander was only in his second year as a pro. And please stop acting like Spinks boxed Qawi's ears off. He won a close UD in a less than thrilling fight. The way you try to spin things is amusing, but you've got the wrong guy. I've acct watched the fights. In fact I just watched Qawi-Spinks again today. Good try though!