Greater Fighter All-Time: Michael Spinks or Evander Holyfield

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  1. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

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    There was a thread about this in the general and I was wondering what classic's opinion on this was.
     
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  2. Vanboxingfan

    Vanboxingfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Interesting enough I'm just voiced my opinion on this very subject. Certainly at heavy Holyfield had much more of an impact. That said, he was the naturally bigger guy so it's not comely unexpected.

    Anyway, Holyfield get's the nod as far as I'm concerned. His fights against Bowe being one of the deciding factors.
     
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  3. the cobra

    the cobra Awesomeizationism! Full Member

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    Holy has the stronger resume overall, the greater longevity, and is more proven against bigger men. Spinks' really only has his dominant Light Heavyweight reign in his favor, and while it's highly impressive, it isn't enough to clinch it for me.

    I've got Holy just a few spots higher on my All Time list. Both probably crack the top 35 for me.
     
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  4. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Holyfield in my opinion.
     
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  5. brnxhands

    brnxhands Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Holyfield easily.
     
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  6. MoneyFloydMay

    MoneyFloydMay New Member Full Member

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    Evander
     
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  7. MAG1965

    MAG1965 Loyal Member banned

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    I pick Holyfield. Spinks was great but when he lost he quit boxing. Evander Holyfield went the distance.
     
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