Evander Holyfield: I'd tear Joe Louis Up

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  1. FrankinDallas

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    The only thing that really defeated Holyfield in his prime was his inability to
    figure out how condoms work.
     
  2. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Yes and it was a Holmes Cobb style beat down!
     
  3. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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  4. JohnThomas1

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    He didn't have him remotely close to out Rez, jeez lol
     
  5. reznick

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  6. JohnThomas1

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  7. reznick

    reznick In the 7.2% Full Member

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    Cool argument.
     
  8. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    There's nothing to argue about as far as i am concerned. I find the comment/claim absurd tbh, no insult intended.
     
  9. reznick

    reznick In the 7.2% Full Member

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    I find your threshold for absurdity to be absurd :)
     
  10. richdanahuff

    richdanahuff Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    And that is important Jesse Owens was great........ I saw a show where modern sprinters ran under the same track conditions and the same equipment and non could equal his speed ...

    Boxing has evolved in safety and equipment such as shoes soles, gloves and the ability to study opponents ....I personally see Holyfield beating Louis because of foot speed the size is non issue Holy is the next best combo puncher behind Louis and Holy had no chin issues with other greats Tyson, Foreman or Lewis.....
     
  11. Longhhorn71

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    James Toney took one look at Holyfield and said: "I think I will TKO this guy". (just to level the playing field a bit).
     
  12. surfinghb

    surfinghb Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    As did Bowe
     
  13. Wass1985

    Wass1985 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I'm sorry but Holyfield wasn't even close to being taken out with Tyson's first punch IMO.
     
  14. JohnThomas1

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    That makes me happy.
     
  15. moneytheman12

    moneytheman12 Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    holy was a more advanced ver of Joe's style with better defense and toughness so yea he would
     
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