Tysons best round against Holyfield?

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  1. Storm-Chaser

    Storm-Chaser Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I know both fights were very entertaining to watch. As much as I dislike Holyfield, I have to give him props for his performance. But that being said, what's your take on Tysons best round (either fight)?

    I was thinking round one of fight #1.

    Please provide a link to the round so we can better validate your pick.
     
  2. The Long Count

    The Long Count Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Round 1 or 5 if I recall of first fight
     
  3. Dubblechin

    Dubblechin Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I haven't watched either in a long time. But the first thing I thought of was round 1 from fight one. Seems like he staggered Evander in the opening seconds. At that moment, it felt like it was going to be a quick night.
     
  4. The Long Count

    The Long Count Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yes he staggered Holyfield in opening seconds and he landed quite a few overhand rights in a competitive round 1. In round 5 another competitive round he hurt Holyfield with a body shot followed by an uppercut. A traditional combination of Tyson’s I felt it carried the round for him.
     
  5. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    Round 3 of the second fight. :cool:
     
  6. The Cryptkeeper

    The Cryptkeeper Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Whatever round it was that he bit Evander's ear off. He saved himself from the mother of all beatings by being DQ'd.
     
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  7. Smoochie

    Smoochie Combat sports fanatic Full Member

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    I haven't watched it in a while but wasn't Mike ahead of the scorecards during the 2nd fight?
     
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  8. The Cryptkeeper

    The Cryptkeeper Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I wouldn't have thought so. He was getting beaten up.

    edit - I just checked the cards and Holyfield had won every round on all cards prior to the bite.
     
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  9. Maxanthony86

    Maxanthony86 New Member Full Member

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    To my shame I have not watched the 1st fight. Was it competitive? Any fights you can compare it to?
     
  10. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Fifth of the first.
     
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  11. Walcott

    Walcott Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He never had any real success, he didn't even put a dent in Holyfield, those fights ended him.
     
  12. TheWorstEver(TWE)

    TheWorstEver(TWE) Active Member Full Member

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    Round 5, first fight.
     
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  13. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace

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    Round 1 fight 1
     
  14. Overhand94

    Overhand94 Active Member Full Member

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    Fight 1 : round 1 and 5
    Fight 2 : round 3
     
  15. bolo specialist

    bolo specialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    agreed.

    Round 1 of their 1st fight was fairly even after Tyson landed the opening second bomb. Round 5 was the only decisive round for Tyson in either fight, where it briefly looked like momentum might be swinging his way before Holy retook command w/ a KD in round 6.