Who has the better resume, Lewis or Holyfield?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Meast, Nov 4, 2009.


  1. Meast

    Meast New Member Full Member

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    I found quite a few people discussing this in a thread over in the General Forum.

    Most people were going for Holyfield, but i wondered what you guys thought?

    I still find it very hard to pick Holyfield over Lewis on this one.
     
  2. lefthook31

    lefthook31 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Oh no, I see another 20 pages coming. :nut
    My vote is for Holyfield.
     
  3. Unforgiven

    Unforgiven VIP Member banned Full Member

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    I'm not getting involved. :lol:
     
  4. lefthook31

    lefthook31 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    :lol::lol:
     
  5. Meast

    Meast New Member Full Member

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    :rofl

    I thought I'd ask here as it usually get a better discussion going without all the **** from people who have no idea.

    What makes you pick Holyfield?
     
  6. lefthook31

    lefthook31 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Like unforgiven said, I think I will take a pass on this one. People are too passionate when it comes to Lennox Lewis and it often times creates some heated debates that become somewhat personal, and Im old and tired. I think Im officially past my fighting prime.:D
     
  7. Meast

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    Yeah i noticed people getting a bit too passionate in the other thread :lol:

    I just wondered if someone could give me a better idea of who they'd pick and why!
     
  8. Vanboxingfan

    Vanboxingfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    My thoughts are this. The better fighter of the two is Holyfield, his career is better and he's a better p4p fighter. T

    he better of the two in terms of heavyweights though is Lewis, he simply stayed at the top longer and won fights more impressively.

    In terms of comp I think Holyfield fought the better comp, but Lewis beat the better comp.

    Meaning yes Holyfield fought Bowe, but he lost twice. Yes Holyfield fought lewis, but again he (should have) lost twice.
     
  9. Bill1234

    Bill1234 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Holyfield fought the better comp, but Lewis has the better resume.
     
  10. MrMarvel

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  11. Meast

    Meast New Member Full Member

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    Yeah I think that's a pretty good analysis.

    Do you think Holyfield's resume will take a knock if he continues fighting? There's rumours of him fighting Botha in the near future.
     
  12. PetethePrince

    PetethePrince Slick & Redheaded Full Member

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    I really don't see how this is debatable.
     
  13. rekcutnevets

    rekcutnevets Black Sash Full Member

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    I rank Lewis higher at heavyweight, and give him the nod in terms of resume at that weight.

    I rank Holyfield better p4p, and give him the overall better resume.
     
  14. KOTF

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    Holyfield's CW dossier puts him over Lewis
     
  15. bodhi

    bodhi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Depends what you mean. Their overall resume? Or their hw resume? Overall Holy just did more and in 2 weightclasses. At hw on the otherhand, well, it´s what you like more Holy´s better overall competition with more losses or Lewis beating not as much top guys as Holy but every single one of them. For me it´s the latter.