Holyfield vs. Tyson in a street fight

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Storm-Chaser, Aug 23, 2023.


Who wins the street fight?

  1. Tyson

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    68.0%
  2. Holyfield

    8 vote(s)
    32.0%
  1. Storm-Chaser

    Storm-Chaser Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'm talking alley fighting bare knuckle fighting ala Kimbo Slice.

    You think this would level the playing field for Tyson?
     
  2. Melankomas

    Melankomas Prime Jeffries would demolish a grizzly in 2 Full Member

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    This might actually give the advantage to Holyfield. Now he can headbutt as much as he pleases, without having to worry about Tysonites bitching about it!

    However, Mike can also go for the ears without being DQ'd. Still favour Evander tho
     
  3. Pugguy

    Pugguy Ingo, The Thinking Man’s GOAT Full Member

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    I’d favour Butt Boy over Ear Muncher.

    Holyfield not only fouled in the ring but he did it very well. Evander was also a touch more subtle than Mike in execution of said fouls.

    However, in a street fight it won’t matter if the fouls (as otherwise deemed in boxing) are subtle or blatant. More scope for Evander to expand upon his less savoury weapons and executions of choice.

    Evander is an Old Testament guy.

    Without having to worry about flying under the radar with his own fouls, Holyfield will go lobe for lobe, whole ear for whole ear etc…whatever it takes.

    He’ll go full Hannibal Lecter if the situation demands it. He’ll bring Fava beans as a side and Chianti to wash it all down with.

    Based on his “harnessed” efforts in the ring, I think he’d do it all a whole lot better than Mike could do when not restricted by any rules or, at least, when not fighting under the pretence that he is deferring to any rules.

    In street fighting terms, to see Evander use the head and fist of God for the simultaneous head butt and nut sack punch was a thing of beauty. He gained entry into the hallowed halls of boxings dirtiest fighters with that little 1-2.

    And, to get away with it in the boxing ring clearly shows that Evander knew exactly how to “work it”, notwithstanding the environment.
     
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  4. BoB Box

    BoB Box "Hey Adam! Wanna play Nintendo?" Full Member

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    Lol! Sounds like a great Promo! I can see it now in big bright graffiti spray paint letters - Butt Boy vs Ear Muncher for all the street cred in the world!
     
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  5. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Tyson, from the enviroment.
     
  6. ForemanJab

    ForemanJab Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Tyson was the kid that got bullied and had his lunch money stolen. The tough guy shtick is just a facade.
     
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  7. Pugguy

    Pugguy Ingo, The Thinking Man’s GOAT Full Member

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    Deal. You pick a wall, style, colouring, font size etc. and I’ll meet you there with the spray cans. :D
     
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  8. Pugguy

    Pugguy Ingo, The Thinking Man’s GOAT Full Member

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    Holyfield would come dressed as a giant sized Pigeon. Mike wouldn’t have the heart to hurt him - then cheeky Evander would proceed to **** all over him.
     
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  9. BoB Box

    BoB Box "Hey Adam! Wanna play Nintendo?" Full Member

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    The Library has a great big wall that I think would be perfect. And the strippers could act as ring girls...wait there's no rounds in a street fight...that's ok there will be strippers anyway.
     
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  10. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    But, was that pre or post pigeon incident?
     
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  11. ForemanJab

    ForemanJab Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It doesn't really matter, people don't change.
     
  12. NoChin

    NoChin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tyson would bite his whole face off.
     
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  13. newurban99

    newurban99 Active Member Full Member

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    I guess you all consider Evander to be the tougher person. I can't disagree. Mike is like a little boy. He cries easily. That's how I think this one would end. I've never seen Holyfield cry.
     
  14. Storm-Chaser

    Storm-Chaser Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Evander is only the tougher of the two due to prolific use of PEDs, steroids and whatnot. It's just not accurate to say Holyfield was the tougher guy because one of them is cheating
     
  15. newurban99

    newurban99 Active Member Full Member

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    I hadn't thought of that. You're probably right.