How well does Holyfield do in this era of heavys?

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  • 1lparm
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    #1

    How well does Holyfield do in this era of heavys?

    Can't see a single hw beating the real deal except Wlad and in his prime I'd give Holy a great chance of knocking him out. How would he handle this era of heavys?
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    Prime Evander from 88-92 would be boss hog in this era.. He would beat Wlad. That clinching vs Povetkin would not work on evander and wlad would eat a lot of left hooks..

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      A prime Holyfield can easily beat either Klitschko. Not saying its a given, but he is really a nightmare fight for most atg heavies, accept maybe Ali.

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        He would be the number 1 heavyweight

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          #5
          Originally posted by Sugar Adam Ali
          Prime Evander from 88-92 would be boss hog in this era.. He would beat Wlad. That clinching vs Povetkin would not work on evander and wlad would eat a lot of left hooks..
          yea,,,,holy would be a problem for wlad. too much in the gas tank and those scorching frequent combos from body to head. wlads jab would have been a factor as well but I wouldn't go against a prime holyfield. he was a great one. a shame those bowe fights took so much out of him. by the time he got to lennox he could only fight in spurts and still came close to winning the rematch. id have favored him over both klits and lennox. vitali and lennox could have been close tho

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          • 1lparm
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            Didnt include Vitali in this era because he's been semi retired for since 2008. That said no way does Holy crack Vitalis jaw he had an atg heavy chin. I could see a close decision win if Holy is on his game but it's close.

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              I actually like Wlad, but I don't see anyone beating prime Holyfield today.

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                #8
                Originally posted by 1lparm
                Didnt include Vitali in this era because he's been semi retired for since 2008. That said no way does Holy crack Vitalis jaw he had an atg heavy chin. I could see a close decision win if Holy is on his game but it's close.
                yea,,,I think vitali would have the best chance with his chin and awkwardness but Id still favor holy by decision. too quick imo

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                  I think he would beat everybody but Wlad. Fury and Haye would have a chance to beat him but I favor Holyfield. In his prime he threw 100 punches a round and had a very good chin plus speed and skill and power. Wilder is too sloppy and clumsy and Mr. bomb squad would get bombed out. Holyfield would be a hard fight even for Wlad.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by beez721
                    yea,,,I think vitali would have the best chance with his chin and awkwardness but Id still favor holy by decision. too quick imo
                    Yeah, can see it being like holyfield/foreman.. Good fight but evander too quick

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