Haye vs Holyfield in Cruiserweight

[Walt Liquor]

He was a great fighter at CW. I'm suprised so many people pick Holy. Sure Haye would be an underdog but I think Haye is a bigger puncher than most of Holyfield opponents (HW included) and he'd have pretty much big chance to KO Evander

Great? How so?

[Russian Crushin]

Great? How so?

He beat Momeck, duhh

[Walt Liquor]

He beat Momeck, duhh

I was thinking more the Macarelli fight.

[Mikel 45]

Evan fields enough said.

If we're talking roid free Evander though, haye wins.

Like it or not, Haye is a huge puncher in any era.

[croz]

This is another one were people will just look at the older guy and assume he'll win because he's already an ATG or some ****.

I think Haye is much faster than Holyfield, he also hits a hell of a lot harder. If you can't admit that first of all then you admit to your own bias. Holy has the better chin. Boxing skills: Holy is technically sound but restrained, his fighting style is more traditional. Haye is not technically sound or traditional. He's loose, hard to hit but leaves himself open. Haye seems to be able to dodge punches thrown from the traditional boxing stance quite well.

It would make an interesting fight, but in terms of achievements Holy has done more. Haye is also a cruiser atg, just not on Holy's level.

[studentofthegam]

This is another one were people will just look at the older guy and assume he'll win because he's already an ATG or some ****.

I think Haye is much faster than Holyfield, he also hits a hell of a lot harder. If you can't admit that first of all then you admit to your own bias. Holy has the better chin. Boxing skills: Holy is technically sound but restrained, his fighting style is more traditional. Haye is not technically sound or traditional. He's loose, hard to hit but leaves himself open. Haye seems to be able to dodge punches thrown from the traditional boxing stance quite well.

It would make an interesting fight, but in terms of achievements Holy has done more. Haye is also a cruiser atg, just not on Holy's level.

I'm a big advocate when it comes to giving current fighters a chance against the old guys. But this is really a no brainer. The fact that Hate isn't technically sound would be his demise. Holyfield had awesome footwork, head movement power and a good jab. His chin was stone and Haye's only chance would be landing one big one. The championship rounds would be brutal for him. He wouldn't be a walk in the park but the best money would have to be on Evander.

[SplitSecond]

holyfield wins, easy, EASY, EAAAASSSSSSYYYYY!!!!

[Russian Crushin]

If your only chance of beating someone consists off landing a huge punch and catching him, and NOTHING else, you're gonna lose against Holyfield

[Spiegelo]

Hmm good question. I'd probably bet on Holyfield via rape.

[Cinci Champ]

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