Holyfield vs Fury

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  1. NoChin

    NoChin Sir Tim Tszyu - Knighted! Full Member

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    Who wins? Evander definitely juiced up throughout his career. I think he even tested positive? Would be a great fight regardless.
     
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  2. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    Holy for me.

    Holy didn't "test positive" per se but was found by the FBI to be having human growth hormone shipped to his house under the name "Evan Fields." He was never charged, but admitted doing do, claiming it was for his father.

    This is one instance, though, where it all evens out, because of course Fury ate the "uncastrated boar."

    I would say Holy wins this until proven otherswise. Fury is going on one last ride here, so lets see him beat this Russian, Wardley and Joshua, and then we'll talk.
     
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  3. NoChin

    NoChin Sir Tim Tszyu - Knighted! Full Member

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    I agree. But Fury could also get at him. He'd come out guns blazing. Holy should be able to outbox him.
     
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  4. MorvidusStyle

    MorvidusStyle Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Fury destroys him. Yes, destroys him.
    Fields is not Usyk.
    Usyk would never get stopped by Toney the fat MW.
    And neither would Fury.
    If Toney the fat MW can stop Evan, Fury most definitely can.

    I doubt Fields would eat those shots Usyk did in the first Fury fight, the bodyshots and uppercut. But of course Fury would have a much easier time landing on him because his defence is not Usyk level. Thus Fury would land plenty and TKO Evan in the later rounds.
     
  5. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    I thought the version of Holyfield that lost to Riddick Bowe in the first fight was the best version of Holyfield.

    That version of Holyfield is all wrong for Fury. Too dynamic, too tough, will make it a streetfight which Fury hates. Holyfield wins this one on decision.
     
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  6. OddR

    OddR Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Thinking Holyfield in a close competitive fight on points.
     
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  7. OddR

    OddR Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Holyfield best was 1988-1993 I think. So probably most fights inbetween there.
     
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  8. miniq

    miniq FURY COMETH 2026 Full Member

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    Fury on them Holyfield roids would eat him for breakfast
     
  9. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Fury wouldn't have Holyfield's dedication for fitness/training roids or no roids.

    You still have to put in the hard work and with Fury's love handles it's clear that's an issue with him.
     
  10. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    The fact Riddick Bowe beat a prime Holyfield shows how great of a fighter Bowe was.
     
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  11. miniq

    miniq FURY COMETH 2026 Full Member

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    Fury happily puts in the work for men he deems worthy, Holyfield is one of them. He can box a blinder but Holyfield will still have his moments and it defintely goes the distance.
     
  12. SouthpawsRule

    SouthpawsRule Well-Known Member Full Member

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    The younger Fury that beat Wlad wins this, he wouldn’t engage, frustrate Holyfield with awkward feints and bust him up with jabs and quick flurries.

    Kronk-Fury most likely loses, he’d bully Holyfield on the inside and land some good uppercuts and right hands at times but Holyfield is way too strong and energetic for Fury to deal with up close.
     
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    Jennifer Love Hewitt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  14. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Holyfield by close, but clear decision.
     
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  15. Redbeard7

    Redbeard7 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Both at their best, I wouldn't put a penny on Holyfield. He wouldn't be able to deal with a young Fury's unique combination of size and movement.