Holyfield sparring with Ruiz???

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  1. Sting like a bean

    Sting like a bean Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    He talks about it here a little after the three minute mark.
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    What the hell, Holyfield retired in 2011 and Ruiz is only 29; when the hell would they have sparred? Please tell me Holyfield isn't still sparring with pros on a regular basis.
     
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  2. George Crowcroft

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    They retired when Ruiz was 18 I think, that would be about 2008/2009
     
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  3. SolomonDeedes

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    Holyfield says he was 46 and Ruiz was 19, which sounds right.
     
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    Winner!
     
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  6. Bill1234

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    Here is their sparring form 2011. From the clip of it they show it looks like it was pretty routine, nothing hard with them going at it or anything.
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    Holy still looks Good..
     
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    Holy was levels above guys like Ruiz
     
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