Walcott vs Holyfield

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Reinhardt, Sep 4, 2017.


Who wins

  1. Walcott

    11 vote(s)
    45.8%

  2. Holyfield

    13 vote(s)
    54.2%
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  1. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Was watching some old fights the other night and Walcott was ko'ing Charles with a brutal left hook, and actually getting robbed against Louis . Then watched some Evander fights, Don't recall this thread before but who do you like in this matchup? I think it'd be a great one.
     
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  2. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    It's an interesting match up but I like Evander ..
     
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  3. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I would lean towards Jersey Joe in a close decision. Good fight and tough to call. I am sure this has been done sometime before by I can't remember when. I am interested in hearing others takes on this one. Walcott is my initial choice but need to think on it
     
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  4. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I lean toward Joe by decision , I think he'd counter Evander very well
     
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  5. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Me too.
     
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  6. Perry

    Perry Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I see Joe boxing wonderfully but then getting caught. Holy TKO 10.
     
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  7. juppity

    juppity Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If this fought at CW Walcott would be too experience. However at HW
    advantage Holyfield with extra 20 lbs muscle , increased punching
    power , resistance , stamina and experience.
    Holyfield on points at HW.
     
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  8. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    Holyfield. Bigger, stronger, rougher, and probably tougher (chin wise). Faster hands, better combination puncher, just as mobile as Walcott. Great stamina and conditioning.
     
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  9. Mendoza

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    Holyfield was the more durable and more aggressive. He could counter well too. I think he stops Walcott late if this is a version of Holyfield without excuses.
     
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  10. Big Red

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    I think its close. Holyfield was great also but besides toughness I don't really think he had other advantages in this match up. Walcott had great footwork, head movment and power.

    He was a lot more tricky then Holyfield who could do different things but I dont think he was on Walcotts level.

    I think Walcott would out box him and Holyfields chance would be the knock out. Probably Holyfield could score the knock out if they fought a few times.
     
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  11. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Walcott was slick
     
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  12. louis54

    louis54 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Pretty much a toss up, tend to favor holyfield
     
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  13. mike foreman

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    Or late round TKO @ HW
     
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  14. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Holyfield KOs him imo.

    After watching Walcott vs Marciano last night, I was surprised at the notion of Walcott being super skilled, as I normally am. I just can't see Walcott dancing to a decision, coz he was too happy to trade. Walcott relied on headmovement and footwork against Marciano and Louis, as well as a few other nifty tricks. Which worked as he was faster, but he wouldn't be faster here, meaning he gets hit more. Holy was also a nice body puncher, he'd wear JJW down with them and would be able to outmucsle JJW and cut the ring off effectively, building on what Rocky did.

    Holyfield would take his best quite easily as well imo, and would land a counter which Walcott can't take after a long ordeal. Basically I see JJW giving a great account of himself, but even with all his tricks and talent, losing to the best.

    Holyfield KO11
     
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  15. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    I got JJW
     
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