Evander Holyfield vs. Vítor Vieira Belfort

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by IntentionalButt, Sep 3, 2021.

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The Real Deal or Fenômeno

Poll closed Sep 11, 2021.
  1. Holyfield on points

    25.7%
  2. Holyfield by stoppage

    31.1%
  3. Draw

    5.4%
  4. Belfort on points

    17.6%
  5. Belfort by stoppage

    20.3%
  1. divac

    divac Loyal Member Full Member

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    The fact of the matter is Belfort never landed a debilitating shot on Holyfield. Holyfield said in interviews before the fight he would'nt get hurt because he knows how to cover up.
    Again, the Belfort did'nt floor Holyfield by landing a punch, Holyfield went down from being off balance, look at the replays.
    I'd venture to guess that Belfort landed less than 15% of his punches, they were all missing.
    Say you think Belfort would have put him out, but the facts are Belfort was'nt landing clean shots.
     
  2. divac

    divac Loyal Member Full Member

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    LOL, not true, that was Holyfield tangling over his own feet, not shocking since he's near 60.
    My question is what would come when Belfort shot his load and his speed diminished which was going to happen in the next round because quite frankly I dont believe he hits hard enough to run through Holyfield with power.
     
  3. FrankinDallas

    FrankinDallas FRANKINAUSTIN

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    He has 112 kids to feed; the money doesn't stay in his pockets for very long.
     
  4. mirkofilipovic

    mirkofilipovic ESB Management Full Member

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    How did Holy make 5 million, he and Belfort are washed up has beens on TRT.
     
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  5. UFC2020

    UFC2020 Active Member Full Member

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    The ref saved Holyfields life and whatever is left of his brain cells. He should never be allowed in the ring again.
     
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  6. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Now Deceased 2/4/25 Full Member

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    Evander Holyfield got obliterated tonight, Father Time remains undefeated. A 58 year old fighter has no business in the ring.
     
  7. BCS8

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    This aged well...
     
  8. Twisted_Metal

    Twisted_Metal Active Member Full Member

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    Im surprised Evander doesnt pull his trademark headbutt.
     
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  9. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If Holyfield got paid $5m for this fight then I'm convinced that Triller are laundering money through their platform
     
  10. RulesMakeItInteresting

    RulesMakeItInteresting Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It's unfortunately true. But we both know nothing can take away from such a great fighter's legacy, Holy is a top 5 ATG in my book. In his prime he was sensational. Ask Buster Douglas...shoot, well after his prime he was great (Iron Mike knows something about that).
     
  11. Brixton Bomber

    Brixton Bomber Obsessed with Boxing banned Full Member

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    :)
     
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  12. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    Yes his Ex-wife is probably talking to her lawyers right now to see how much she can take from him for this latest payday and so are the other many baby mama's who all had kids with Evander. By the time the feeding frenzy over this latest paycheck is over, he'll be lucky to still have his shirt.
     
  13. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    Can't believe anyone thought Holyfield would have a chance.

    Belfort has always been a very exosive fighter who starts quickly.

    Holyfield is nearly 60 years old.
     
  14. Trafford

    Trafford Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Called triller throwing money down the drain.

    rumours are they paid trump similar money for commentary. The plus the card they put on. Barely anyone would have been buying it.

    nit really sure what trillers actual long term plans are. They just seem to be throwing the most random cards on. Who in the US would be paying to watch Haye vs Fournier. No one in the UK was buying to watch two mates have a light spar. Yet they paid both guys over a million each. Mental.
     
  15. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    Yeah doesn't make sense how they can pay as much as they have. Haye said he's getting more for his fight with Fournier than he did vs Bellew and he made upwards of £4 mill for that fight. No way Triller made a profit.

    Makes sense that Hunter ducked Hrgovic now if they are paying him 4-5 mill to fight guys like Laughery and Wilson.
     
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