How was Evander Holyfield so successful at Heavyweight?

[The plunger man]

Great conditioning, massive heart and good take a good shot...ability when hurt badly to recover and rally, great combination puncher and good footwork ...I wonder when he had a heart defect if it was something to do with the roids though ....maybe he was flagged up and had to lay low for a bit....still a real fighter massive heart and will to win

[IMDAZED]

Because he had terrific skills, was one of the most versatile cruiserweight/heavyweights ever which allowed his style to counter any opponent, and had heart enough to outlast and outfight anyone.

This. Do people realize how skilled Holyfield was? He was a complete and elite boxer-puncher. With all the intangibles too. Fuggedaboutit.

[Tom Cruise]

Elite:

Skill
Heart
Chin
Conditioning

[Lester Tutor]

[Tom Cruise]

As if all the elite fighters of his era werent juicing

[Lester Tutor]

As if all the elite fighters of his era werent juicing