How well does Holyfield do in this era of heavys?

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  • El-blanco'sAlt
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    Just like everyone else said Prime Holyfield runs this era. I'd pick a Prime Holyfield to beat both Klitschko brothers. The Klitschko's weren't really shit until all the good heavy's retired or faded into obscurity due mostly to age. He was better than Chris Byrd, Lamon Brewster, Corrie Sanders, and Ross Purity all combined(the guys who beat the Klit bros minus Lennox Lewis).

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    • 1lparm
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      #22
      Originally posted by TyphoonFloyd
      Just like everyone else said Prime Holyfield runs this era. I'd pick a Prime Holyfield to beat both Klitschko brothers. The Klitschko's weren't really shit until all the good heavy's retired or faded into obscurity due mostly to age. He was better than Chris Byrd, Lamon Brewster, Corrie Sanders, and Ross Purity all combined(the guys who beat the Klit bros minus Lennox Lewis).
      I agree he gives Wlad all he could handle but the older Klit is a different story.

      Vitali had an atg chin and one of the best jabs in history. Holy has nightmares thinking about Vitali.

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        #23
        Originally posted by 1lparm
        I agree he gives Wlad all he could handle but the older Klit is a different story.

        Vitali had an atg chin and one of the best jaws in history. Holy has nightmares thinking about Vitali.
        That jaw doesn't matter when you're getting roughed up on the inside for 12 rounds. Holyfield would use his head also... could cause a tit head like in the Rahman fight. Vitali stands a better chance than Wlad but I'd still ride with Holyfield in that fight. Holyfield could get a Chris Byrd stoppage also lol.

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          #24
          Originally posted by TyphoonFloyd
          That jaw doesn't matter when you're getting roughed up on the inside for 12 rounds. Holyfield would use his head also... could cause a tit head like in the Rahman fight. Vitali stands a better chance than Wlad but I'd still ride with Holyfield in that fight. Holyfield could get a Chris Byrd stoppage also lol.

          Tit head?

          Not sure what that is son but Vitali has probably the best jab in heavy history we are talking something that Larry Holmes can't beat. Holy is great and on my list top 10 atg heavys but Vitali is higher.

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            Undisputed HW champion, and will be The most popular fighter in the world. U.S fans will be rejoice to have great HW champ.

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              #26
              Originally posted by 1lparm
              Tit head?

              Not sure what that is son but Vitali has probably the best jab in heavy history we are talking something that Larry Holmes can't beat. Holy is great and on my list top 10 atg heavys but Vitali is higher.
              how the hell you rate vitali higher?? what excatcly made you rate vitali higer than holy? vitali resume is crap.

              and best jab in heavy history??? with guy like lenox and holmes on the list.

              Vitali had an ATG chin and awkward fighting style, that's why he is so good but Holy still UD him.

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              • gdub27
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                Holyfield dominates the division and beats the k bros. Neither one of them are good infighters like Bowe was and Evander had a chin forged from steel. Holy hit Foreman with a 17 punch combination. One of the most amazing things I've ever seen in a ring.

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                  #28
                  Originally posted by betmen
                  how the hell you rate vitali higher?? what excatcly made you rate vitali higer than holy? vitali resume is crap.

                  and best jab in heavy history??? with guy like lenox and holmes on the list.

                  Vitali had an ATG chin and awkward fighting style, that's why he is so good but Holy still UD him.
                  yea,,,,maybe he's combining vitali and wlad into one fighter,,lol. wlad is the one with the great jab,,,,,,vitali's was more pawing and less effective. vitali had the iron chin tho and clever awkwardness that could have given holy some fits but Id still go with holy by close decision

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                    #29
                    Originally posted by gdub27
                    Holyfield dominates the division and beats the k bros. Neither one of them are good infighters like Bowe was and Evander had a chin forged from steel. Holy hit Foreman with a 17 punch combination. One of the most amazing things I've ever seen in a ring.
                    not sure what was more impressive. the combinations or foreman just shrugging them off

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                      #30
                      Originally posted by 1lparm
                      Tit head?

                      Not sure what that is son but Vitali has probably the best jab in heavy history we are talking something that Larry Holmes can't beat. Holy is great and on my list top 10 atg heavys but Vitali is higher.
                      vitali's resume is poor. I can see him being ranked fairly high if you only consider head to head matchups. wlads resume is much better and he has the more jarring textbook jab between the two. holy would be a tough task for either klit and id def favor holyfield over wlad. vitali is a tougher task with his chin and height

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