Tunney vs Holyfield

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  1. spittle8

    spittle8 Dropping Fisticuffs Full Member

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    Seems reasonable. In all fairness Holyfield would be significantly larger than anyone Tunney had faced or Tunney himself. He's also fast, has very respectable power and has skills. Coming up in the same era I'd favor Tunney as a talent but h2h I have trouble seeing him deal comfortably with such a skilled big man. Holyfield wasn't really a small heavyweight IMO.
     
  2. joe the great

    joe the great Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tunney only lost one bout drew three times. You make a good point on the low weights though. It is tough to call. Tunney only losing one fight out of 84 with 3 draws. HGolyfield does have the weight advantage though.
     
  3. My2Sense

    My2Sense Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No he didn't, he fought him a no-decision, which reports generally consider to have been close.
     
  4. Senya13

    Senya13 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Holyfield outworks Tunney in a rough fight.
     
  5. Flea Man

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    Holyfield would batter him.
     
  6. ChrisPontius

    ChrisPontius March 8th, 1971 Full Member

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    I think they earlier, faster, harder working but a bit more vulnerable and less powerful Holyfield matches up better with Tunney than the one who beat Tyson. The latter i'd consider to be 50/50.