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.
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How was Evander Holyfield so successful at Heavyweight?
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Originally posted by bojangles1987 View PostBecause 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.
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He weighed more than many famous heavyweight champions. Joe Louis 198. Marciano 185. Dempsey 189. Ali 205 Charles 185, Walcott 195, Jack Johnson 192 etc. etc.. You don't have to be a giant to be the heavyweight champ if you have speed, skill, power and a good chin.
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Speed, a solid chin, solid boxing skills, heart & an amazing ability to throw headbutts & the odd elbow undetected. The fouls made him very dangerous & his opponents had to be aware of it. This could alter the strategy. This nullified some of the size & aggressiveness of his opponents or it completely took them out of their game plan... Think Tyson & Rahman...Last edited by joe strong; 02-20-2016, 08:07 PM.
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He wasn't that small/undersized. In todays heavyweight scene he would be of course, but back then he wasn't really significantly smaller than the other heavyweights. Different times.
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Originally posted by aldo5408 View PostHolyfield had a big heart and never quit. Dude went out swinging literally. All you haters are idiot mike tyson fans. If bowe was hitting tyson like he hit real deal. Tyson would cry and quit like he did vs Lennox
You watch that Tyson/Lewis fight again. Lennox hit him with 3 punches in the 4th round that would have knocked out most HWs. Tyson was a punching bag from that point on. If he wasn't Mike Tyson the fight may have been stopped earlier.
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Originally posted by deathofaclown View PostHe wasn't that small/undersized. In todays heavyweight scene he would be of course, but back then he wasn't really significantly smaller than the other heavyweights. Different times.
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