Ken Norton vs Evander Holyfield

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  1. 70sFan865

    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Who would win the fight at their best?
     
    70sFan865, Jun 19, 2019
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  2. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Holy KO
     
    George Crowcroft, Jun 19, 2019
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    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This would be a very tough fight for Evander. I am leaning towards Norton UD.
     
    Smokin Bert, Jun 19, 2019
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  4. Rainer

    Rainer Active Member Full Member

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    Evander for me.
     
    Rainer, Jun 19, 2019
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  5. Arminius1

    Arminius1 Member Full Member

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    Holyfield for sure. He was a superior boxer.
     
    Arminius1, Jun 19, 2019
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  6. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Holy, he had a far better chin and was garder to hit clean on the chin because he rode shots well.
     
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  7. Hookandjab

    Hookandjab Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Evander would destroy Norton. Ken, though admittedly past his prime, couldn't even handle Scott LeDoux.
     
    Hookandjab, Jun 19, 2019
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    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Yep , Holyfield superior in a few ways .I can't see Ken out boxing him and if Norton goes in for the kill , then Holyfield would rattle his brain .
    I've got Holyfield by stoppage in 9.
     
    Fergy, Jun 19, 2019
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  9. 70sFan865

    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Norton is quite underrated in this thread for me.
     
    70sFan865, Jun 19, 2019
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  10. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    Holyfield doesn't have that crushing power.
    I can envision Holyfield getting a SD. The exchange of left hands would be brilliant.
     
    roughdiamond, Jun 19, 2019
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    I believe this was done about a year ago? My opinion hasn't changed. Norton
     
    robert ungurean, Jun 19, 2019
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  12. JohnThomas1

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    They'd split a series, a very tough series.
     
    JohnThomas1, Jun 19, 2019
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  13. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    I think Holyfield was a significantly better all-around fighter. Interesting matchup but I'd make Holyfield the favorite.
     
    mrkoolkevin, Jun 19, 2019
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    GordonGarner65 Active Member Full Member

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    Malcolm enjoys ham
     
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    joebeadg Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think Evander would be too busy for Norton
     
    joebeadg, Jun 19, 2019
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