Evander Holyfield appreciation thread.

[Mr.Fantastic]

Legendary.

Qawi x2
De Leon
Tyson
Bowe
Lewis (arguably the second time)
Tillis
Douglas
Thomas
Dokes
Foreman
Mercer
Moorer

What a resume.

Don't forget Tillman.

[IronDanHamza]

Don't forget Tillman.

True, true.

There's probably a few more that's just the top of my head.

[Chollo Vista]

Props to Evander.

He had one of the most exciting toe to toe styles ever. He's probably the closest thing to Rocky Balboa as it gets.

Went on one of the most memorable runs in the late 90's.

[K-Nan]

Legendary.

Qawi x2
De Leon
Tyson
Bowe
Lewis (arguably the second time)
Tillis
Douglas
Thomas
Dokes
Foreman
Mercer
Moorer

What a resume.

A man who feared nobody and went toe-to-toe with the baddest men on the planet

[Akan]

I agree, one of the best boxers. Great heart, amazing skills, fearless. Curious though, I've heard a lot of people accuse him of steroid use can anyone let me know where these accusations come from?

[Boxing56]

Probably my favourite fighter to watch. Definitely the best heavyweight of the 90s.

[juggernaut666]

I agree, one of the best boxers. Great heart, amazing skills, fearless. Curious though, I've heard a lot of people accuse him of steroid use can anyone let me know where these accusations come from?

Just type in Holyfield /Balco and numerous documents will come up ...he was busted for having a truck delivery at his OWN house delivering them/steroids and ppl still deny it !

Or just take a look at him in the amateurs then as a pro in 1986 then in 1996 vs Tyson.Vada would have a field day had he been doing that today. As a fighter he was practically flawless but thats not without what i just posted. So its all subjective where you place him in the HW standings , i would still have him in top 10 only bc boxing then wasnt strict like it is now so you cant prove who was on what and who wasnt .

[Willy Wanker]

My favorite heavyweight of all time.

Watching Holyfield go toe to toe with Bowe was a sight to see. He was a great athlete and a skillful well rounded fighter, but it was his heart and determination that made him really special. He had no fear.

His first fight with Tyson was also one of my favorites. He really turned things around in that fight. A lot of people thought he was totally shot and was an easy cherry pick by Tyson at the time. Holyfield chased the Tyson fight for years and finally got his moment to beat the man who he was in the shadow of for years.

[stuff jones]

Where my "Real Deal" fans at? This guy was the bridge between the old and new era of Heavyweight boxing. A functional cruiserweight who fought every single contender or champion put in front of him, no questions asked. My favorite aspect of Holy's style was he fact that he was one of the most dangerous fighters EVER when hurt. Heart like no other. In his prime he was a force of nature.

Timing is perfect given that Holyfield was roided to the gills.

[soul_survivor]

All time great, two division, undisputed champ/lineal champ with some of the most impressive fights and wins ever in both divisions. Yes he was dirty, yes he liked to use his head but he wasnt a boring ass, grab and hold defensive fool. The man could trade leather and take shots from guys who often outweighed him. Tremendous fighter.

Top 5 heavyweight in anyones book...if not then that book aint worth reading.