Holyfield - Bates fixed?

[Kendo]

Was this the first fight you've ever seen?

I've seen a handful of fights where the guy is taking punishment, and for a psychological edge, or to show the ref he's ok, or just out of embarassment, he encourages the other boxer to come at him.

That's all that was...

i agree how many fights do you see a guy bringing on another fighter even when he is getting the bajesus kicked out of him. just a guy trying to get into holys head or yes saying to the ref im ok.

it was an average 9-5 man making money in one night for a half of year work.

[Dunkeroo]

lol at this. Bates is an insurance man who hasn't fought a fight in FOUR years. 43 or not this fight was never in question.