How does Deontay Wilder stack up to Evander Holyfield?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by MVC!, Jul 16, 2015.


  1. MVC!

    MVC! The Best Ever Full Member

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    Discuss. 2 Alabamian, 2 very good fighters. 2 HW champions.
     
  2. moparfan

    moparfan ESB's glass jawed fraud Full Member

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    Wilder has both of his ears still intact; so that's Wilder 1 Holyfield 0...!!!
     
  3. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    We'd have to see Deontay fight better opposition to determine that. Is his resume far better than Fury's? yes, but it's still very lacking.
     
  4. delboy82

    delboy82 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    it would be common sense so assume that Holyfield wrecks Wilder. Holyfield had good head movement, could take a punch (lewis didnt think he was able to knock out Holyfield he was quoted as that) actually i think the actual quote was Question: "So Lewis are you predicting a knockout", Lewis: "are you kidding!!, ....have you seen the size of this guys neck!"

    Holyfield had decent head movement and could fight on the inside, tools that take away a lot of the things Wilder has going for him. Id think that Holyfield hurts him on the inside then catches him to spark him out.
     
  5. NewBoxingOrder

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  6. Robney

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    Holyfield (probably even without the roids) >>> Wilder.
     
  7. Andyw

    Andyw Active Member Full Member

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    Why you trying to stack boxers man? They are human beings, not Lego's.

    I will say that Wilder is taller and narrower, with more tats but is less more balder.

    So overall maybe a B-? :think
     
  8. PIRA

    PIRA Arise Sir Lennox. Full Member

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  9. Unforgiven

    Unforgiven VIP Member banned Full Member

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    Holyfield's 52 years old. Wilder probably beats him.
     
  10. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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  11. glovesofcrimson

    glovesofcrimson Boxing Addict Full Member

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    MVC what is the point of this thread? One guy has fought more or less C/D level opposition at this point, there's absolutely nothing to compare, in three or four years it'd make more sense.
     
  12. MVC!

    MVC! The Best Ever Full Member

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    I could see arguments for both. Wilder could beat him.
     
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  13. alexthegreatmc

    alexthegreatmc Sound logic and reason. You're welcome! Full Member

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    MVC you overrate the **** out of Wilder. Chill.
     
  14. Zakman

    Zakman ESB's Chinchecker Full Member

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    Wilder is a fraud with a record padded with stiffs. Holyfield is an all-time great who fought the best HWs in multiple eras. This isn't an difficult call to make.
     
  15. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    Wilder isn't fit to lace Holyfields boots.... I'd pick mid 40s Evander to destroy this fraud. Different level of fighter, insulting to compare Holyfield with this fraud.