Is it unanimously agreed that prime Holyfield beats prime Lewis ?

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  1. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    What alt are you?

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    ETM, Mar 6, 2022
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    Sounds like something an alt would say.
     
    George Crowcroft, Mar 6, 2022
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    swagdelfadeel, Mar 6, 2022
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  4. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    No, not in my opinion at least. I see Holy being beat in a similar way to the first Bowe fight. Fighting bravely but Lennox to good for him.
     
    Fergy, Mar 6, 2022
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    Toney F*** U Boxing junkie Full Member

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    It probably wouldn’t look to different from their fights honestly. A young Holyfield would have a lot more moments but Lewis just has all the tools to beat him
     
    Toney F*** U, Mar 7, 2022
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  6. White Bomber

    White Bomber Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Lewis won both fights clearly.
    And Holyfield wasn't shot one bit. He had lost some speed, but he was stronger than ever due his steroid abuse.
     
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    If they fought in 91-93, Holyfield would stop him or beat him decisively on points.
     
    Showstopper97, Mar 7, 2022
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    I don't think Holy would beat Lewis except for maybe 1 in 10 times.
     
    JohnJax, Mar 7, 2022
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    I’d say prime Holyfield was 1990/91 and that’s almost a decade before he actually fought Lewis. Consequently, I have to say Holyfield’s then speed, combinations and movement is just too much for Lewis. Both are ATG but in reality Lewis definitely beat a washed up version, same with Tyson. At least when Holyfield and Tyson met they were both declining.
     
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    91 Holyfield was not as strong nor as durable as 98 Holyfield
     
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  11. White Bomber

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    No he would not.
    Back then, he was smaller, not as strong or durable.
    And Lewis was faster.
     
    White Bomber, Mar 7, 2022
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    :lol: no. There are no fights between legacy champions that are "agreed" as to their outcome! The whole idea is twisted and strange. You should be shot.
     
    McGrain, Mar 7, 2022
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    To be fair my Alt detection skills are pretty solid. Out of 4 recent predictions 3 were banned shortly afterwards...
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    exocet76, Mar 7, 2022
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  14. THE BLADE 2

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    I would favour prime Holyfied.
     
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    The second fight could have gone either way. A lot of the press row had it for Holyfield.
     
    THE BLADE 2, Mar 7, 2022
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