1990 Holyfield vs current Anthony Joshua

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by MarkusFlorez99, Dec 15, 2023.

?

Who wins ?

Poll closed Sep 10, 2026.
  1. Holyfield

    91.4%
  2. joshua

    8.6%
  1. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 13, 2021
    Messages:
    17,378
    Likes Received:
    19,353
    These fighters meet eachother in the ring who comes out the winner
     
    Thunderstorm likes this.
  2. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace

    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2009
    Messages:
    82,092
    Likes Received:
    22,242
    Holyfield stops AJ.
     
    EJDiaZ, Salty Dog, chacal and 2 others like this.
  3. KINGWILDER

    KINGWILDER Well-Known Member Full Member

    Joined:
    May 11, 2023
    Messages:
    1,789
    Likes Received:
    2,610
    For me a peak, juiced up Holyfield stops both Wilder and AJ, and for me beats Usyk. I'd give him a solid chance against Fury (although 2015 Fury may win a close fight imo).
     
    EJDiaZ and Turnip mk3 like this.
  4. Turnip mk3

    Turnip mk3 Active Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Feb 6, 2021
    Messages:
    1,067
    Likes Received:
    1,196
    Holy KO in about 7 rnds
     
    EJDiaZ and Thunderstorm like this.
  5. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2022
    Messages:
    17,849
    Likes Received:
    38,749
    Holyfield was still fairly light in 1990 and still in the process of bulking up, Holyfield liked to exchange punches and get into wars vs the likes of Dokes, Cooper, Stewart, in which he was considerably hurt in all those fights.

    Logically Holyfield is the better fighter and should win, but exchanging punches with the much bigger fighter who's an even bigger puncher than the likes of Bowe is dangerous for Holyfield. And possibly Joshua could pull it off with Holyfield being too brave for his own good.

    But I'll go with Holyfield by decision or late TKO his extra mental toughness and durability would be the key overall I believe.
     
  6. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2022
    Messages:
    17,849
    Likes Received:
    38,749
    PS I just read the title again no way current Joshua stands a chance vs Holyfield.
     
    Arch Stanton likes this.
  7. AdamT

    AdamT Boxing Addict banned Full Member

    Joined:
    Sep 18, 2019
    Messages:
    5,742
    Likes Received:
    10,168
    Holyfield makes him quit by rounds 4 or 5
     
    slash, chacal and Thunderstorm like this.
  8. Thunderstorm

    Thunderstorm Active Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2022
    Messages:
    1,090
    Likes Received:
    1,894
    joshua = coma
     
    MarkusFlorez99 likes this.
  9. AngryBirds

    AngryBirds Well-Known Member banned Full Member

    Joined:
    Sep 3, 2022
    Messages:
    1,840
    Likes Received:
    2,026
    So let me get this straight. A bigger, stronger & more experienced Holyfield than the one in 1990 went 1-5 against super heavies Bowe and Lewis, arguably 0-5 if it were not for the fan man....but somehow people in this thread think he's going to manhandle an even bigger super heavy who hits harder than Bowe or Lewis and who also has more experience at heavyweight than Holyfield did in 1990.

    The Holyfield delusion in this thread is unreal. The man gets flattened by Joshua whether he is juiced up or not.
     
  10. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

    Joined:
    Jan 22, 2015
    Messages:
    78,122
    Likes Received:
    43,026
    Holy whoops him.
     
  11. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 13, 2021
    Messages:
    17,378
    Likes Received:
    19,353
    aj lost to Ruiz in his prime
     
  12. Contro

    Contro Boxing Addict Full Member

    Joined:
    Jun 7, 2016
    Messages:
    4,882
    Likes Received:
    4,720
    Joshuas chin to me is considerably worse than Bowe's(which is overrated imo) and his stamina is nowhere close. If they exchange joshua gasses out and crumbles in 6.
    Holyfiwld drowns him
     
  13. Nigel_Benn

    Nigel_Benn Well-Known Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Apr 11, 2005
    Messages:
    2,093
    Likes Received:
    245
    Holyfield with a brutal ko.
     
  14. Sks476

    Sks476 Active Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2023
    Messages:
    669
    Likes Received:
    940
    AJ would be a live dog but I think Holyfield wins 9/10 times.
     
  15. m.s.

    m.s. Boxing Junkie Full Member

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2010
    Messages:
    8,960
    Likes Received:
    8,792
    I think Bowe and Lewis both KO AJ.
     
    MarkusFlorez99 likes this.