What was the better performance, Bowe Holyfield I or Lewis Holyfield I? - Page 2

Unforgiven · 01-20-2011, 03:42 PM

Yeah, it has to be said, Lewis fought like a pussy.
At one point he had Holyfield on the ropes, but then he just retreated, probably Holyfield made a scary face or something.

lefthook31 · 01-20-2011, 03:49 PM

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Oh, absolutely. And I'm not quite sure when he started hiking up his trunks but I'm surprised the referees always let him get away with it. Michael Grant did the same thing.

I remember Lewis opposing the cup that Holyfield wore in the Tyson fight. Said it was unfair and tried to get the comission not to allow him to wear it in their fight. When that didnt work, he went out and got one that was ridiculous. Yes Grant did the same thing.

Sangria · 01-20-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Unforgiven

Yeah, it has to be said, Lewis fought like a pussy.
At one point he had Holyfield on the ropes, but then he just retreated, probably Holyfield made a scary face or something.

You noticed that too?

Unforgiven · 01-20-2011, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sangria

You noticed that too?

It was awful behaviour from big Lenny ("The Lion").
(He looked like the one from Wizard of Oz, actually)

Sangria · 01-20-2011, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Unforgiven

It was awful behaviour from big Lenny ("The Lion").
(He looked like the one from Wizard of Oz, actually)

Good to know that we see eye to eye!

Sangria · 01-20-2011, 04:34 PM

Honestly, I thought Lewis could have done more in that fight.

Unforgiven · 01-20-2011, 04:39 PM

Yeah, as far as long-term reputation, popularity and legacy goes, I think Lewis was fortunate to be of the end that draw decision.
Obviously, not at the time. But soon after.
It's remembered now as an unfair draw that should have been a win, rather than a lacklustre and uninspiring win.

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01-20-2011, 03:42 PM	#16
Unforgiven Undisputed Champion East Side VIP Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 13,142 vCash: 1000	Re: What was the better performance, Bowe Holyfield I or Lewis Holyfield I? Yeah, it has to be said, Lewis fought like a pussy. At one point he had Holyfield on the ropes, but then he just retreated, probably Holyfield made a scary face or something.
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01-20-2011, 04:34 PM	#21
Sangria Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pasadena, California Posts: 1,149 vCash: 500	Re: What was the better performance, Bowe Holyfield I or Lewis Holyfield I? Honestly, I thought Lewis could have done more in that fight.
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01-20-2011, 04:39 PM	#22
Unforgiven Undisputed Champion East Side VIP Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 13,142 vCash: 1000	Re: What was the better performance, Bowe Holyfield I or Lewis Holyfield I? Yeah, as far as long-term reputation, popularity and legacy goes, I think Lewis was fortunate to be of the end that draw decision. Obviously, not at the time. But soon after. It's remembered now as an unfair draw that should have been a win, rather than a lacklustre and uninspiring win.
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