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Now that the "Battle For Supremacy" is over, what do we know now that we didn't before? Nothing, as in not one single thing. Before the heavyweight card was announced, there were two underlying thoughts regarding the division. One being Vitali Klitschko is the most formidable heavyweight in the world and the fighter to beat in the division. The other being four-time heavyweight champ Evander Holyfield is finished as a serious title contender.
After seeing the WBA and IBF heavyweight titles fights at Madison Square Garden this weekend, WBC champ Vitali Klitschko is still the fighter to beat in the division. And by no means is that a shot at either John Ruiz or Chris Byrd. Despite the controversial decisions in some of their recent title defenses, Ruiz and Byrd are worthy of the titles they hold. However, both would be underdogs against Klitschko.
In the case of Evander Holyfield, anyone who needed to see him get out pointed by Larry Donald to finally realize that he's finished, hasn't been watching with their eyes open. Holyfield hasn't been a special fighter since taking apart Michael Moorer seven years ago. He's an empty package and cannot get off with his punches. In his previous fight with James Toney, it was said he looked so bad because Toney was too sharp and fast. What was missed by those who thought that was, even when Toney did nothing and offered no resistance, Holyfield had nothing and couldn't get off. [details]
After seeing the WBA and IBF heavyweight titles fights at Madison Square Garden this weekend, WBC champ Vitali Klitschko is still the fighter to beat in the division. And by no means is that a shot at either John Ruiz or Chris Byrd. Despite the controversial decisions in some of their recent title defenses, Ruiz and Byrd are worthy of the titles they hold. However, both would be underdogs against Klitschko.
In the case of Evander Holyfield, anyone who needed to see him get out pointed by Larry Donald to finally realize that he's finished, hasn't been watching with their eyes open. Holyfield hasn't been a special fighter since taking apart Michael Moorer seven years ago. He's an empty package and cannot get off with his punches. In his previous fight with James Toney, it was said he looked so bad because Toney was too sharp and fast. What was missed by those who thought that was, even when Toney did nothing and offered no resistance, Holyfield had nothing and couldn't get off. [details]
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