Lewis vs Holyfield II: who really won?

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Who won the fight?

  1. Lennox Lewis

  2. Evander Holyfield

  3. Draw

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  1. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I've seen some people, mostly Holyfield fanboys and Lewis haters, claim that the second fight between the two could have gone either way. Some even claim that Holyfield was robbed! In their minds, since the first fight was a daylight robbery, judges wanted to give the fight to Lewis to even it out. I always found it laughable as in my view, Holyfield didn't win more than 5 rounds and he probably won only 4. Do we have anyone on this forum who thinks Holyfield won and can make a case for it?
     
    MaccaveliMacc, Aug 21, 2025
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  2. OddR

    OddR Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I had it 116-113 Lewis.

    First fight 117-111 Lewis.
     
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    themaster458 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I had it 8-4 Lewis. Gotta be really generous to even have it a draw let alone for Holyfield.
     
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  4. Overhand94

    Overhand94 Active Member Full Member

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    I also think Lewis won it 116-113.
    Lewis : rds 2-5, 8, 10-11.
    Holyfield : rd 1, 6-7, 12.
    Round 9 a tie.

    I think what made people believe it could have been a draw or a Holyfield win is that he landed several big shots, especially in the 7th.
    Lewis also landed some nice uppercuts, but maybe overall people felt Holyfield work was more eye-catchy.
     
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  5. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I thought Holyfield won it by a point, It could also have been a drawn.So all in all 1-0-1 for Lewis is fair result. in the 2nd fight judges were trying to make up for the mistake in the first fight.
     
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  6. The Long Count

    The Long Count Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I had it 7-5 Lewis.
    If this was the first fight and it was a draw I would think Lewis was a tad unlucky but could have lived with result.
     
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  7. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Mike Tyson vs Michael Spinks who really won???
     
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  8. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Can you show your scorecard. Which rounds did you give to Holyfield?
     
    MaccaveliMacc, Aug 22, 2025
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    Lewis: 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11
    Holyfield: 5, 6, 7, 12
    Even: 9

    116-113 Lewis
     
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  10. ikrasevic

    ikrasevic War for Souls Full Member

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    The judges created a problem with the "draw" in the first fight, because Holyfield performed better in this fight.
     
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    Samart'sTeep Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Clear Lewis win. Not sure why there would be any controversy over it.
     
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  12. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    I thought it close but clear for Lewis. Holyfield did get some momentum midfight but I recall Lewis landing a big uppercut to restore order.
     
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  13. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Lewis looked very sloppy in this fight.
     
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    slash Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    As you can see, I don't think Holyfield has any fanboys in here. I think that's Tyson.
     
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    Philosopher Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Holyfield might be my favourite fighter, certainly in my top 3
     
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