Why did Holyfield lose to Moorer then was able to beat Tyson?

[SacTown1]

Yeah I know, but Holyfield looked much better in general vs Tyson. He looked more fit and threw more punches. Holyfield has success vs Moorer when he threw but did not throw often.

I think the real Holyfield perhaps showed in the rematch vs Mooorer.

Good point, I thin Evander was not only healthier vs. Tyson, but more focused and more motivated....the Tyson fight was Evander's Rumble in the Jungle, the fight that would take him from boxing greatness to Boxing Immortality

[dingus]

Moorer only won the fight because he though Teddy Atlas was going to stab him if he didn't.

[Tha Greatest]

who cares....every fight is different

most likely his training was diff for that fight

and styles make fights..

[RipTheJacker]

All the pieces fell into place. Holyfield was probably gettin a lil panocha on the side at those times. He looked tired. Maybe his heart or shoulder was bothering him. IMO, he didn't look healthy. Moorer IS a southpaw with quick fists who was the underdog with something to prove. Teddy Atlas did a good job in the corner.
All in All, i still think Holyfield should have kept his title that night. In the rematch, Moorer looked like a bum.

[TyrantT316]

fighters simply have better nights than others

[Slipx]

Moorer used to be pretty damn good.

yeah, I'd even go as far as to say Moorer was one of the top three Cruiserweights of all time in his prime