Does anyone find Tyson vs. Holyfield I very overrated?

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  1. sweetsci

    sweetsci Well-Known Member Full Member

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    By the time it was over, Holyfield wasn't. (groan)
     
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  2. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He’ll be here all week, ladies and germs. Tip your waitress.
     
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  3. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Holy taught the bully Tyson a lesson:

    You wanna play, get in the sandbox.

    Dirty little boy Mikey started whining as soon as someone decided two could play at that game.
     
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  4. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    And the next week. And the week after that. Thank you. Thankyouverymuch.
     
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  5. PernellSweetPea

    PernellSweetPea Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It was a case like most Tyson fights. When someone knew how to neutralize his offense and punch themselves, the tide was turned. Easier said than done.
     
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  6. Brixton Bomber

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    You've left primary school?
     
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  7. slash

    slash Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The rematch was where it should have happened. Both boxers were "better trained", less lethargic, more energetic. That was an all-time classic-knockout-in-the-waiting to happen. Until..
     
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  8. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ya, in turn, I find the Bite Fight to be very underrated as a fight, rather than the controversy that surrounds it. It really was a good fight despite all of that.
     
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  9. slash

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    Heavyweight intensity off the charts. And Tyson just could not handle it.

    Hey, Holyfield fought on after the first bite. And Tyson still couldn't handle it.
     
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  10. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    One of Holy's greatest performances. Who else can boast pounding a guy after having both of his ears chomped off. Very underrated performance from Holyfield.
     
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  11. slash

    slash Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The KO was no more than two rounds away for Holyfield. I actually feel pretty confident in saying that.
     
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  12. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If Tyson was frustrated enough to bite both of Evander's ears, he might have just quit on his stool in a round or two. Should have done that instead. Better for his dignity and better for Evander's ears.
     
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  13. slash

    slash Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I expect Tyson himself knew a KO was coming his way. Sooner rather than later.
     
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  14. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Kind of like Andrew Golota fouling Bowe because he knew that he wouldn't be able to knock him out.
     
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  15. cuchulain

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    He pretty much did.

    One of the few guys out there who could give BHop lessons in that style.

    Mike didn't make a meal out of his ear out of the blue, just for kicks.
     
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