Was Holyfield past his prime when he fought Lennox to a draw?

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  1. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    Yes he was slightly passed his best.

    He looked as good as ever beating Moorer a couple of fights earlier but then poor verses Bean. Holyfield only had himself to blame the fight should have happened the year before but at the last minute he demanded more money which postponed the fight to the next year.
     
    Brighton bomber, Jul 31, 2012
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  2. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    So one could accurately make the statement: Lennox's best win is a very close fight over a past-prime ATG he outweighed by 30 lbs?
     
    Slyk, Aug 1, 2012
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  3. Vidic

    Vidic Rest in Peace Manny Full Member

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    Even stevie wonder knows that wasn't a draw
     
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  4. CarlesX7

    CarlesX7 Shit got real! Full Member

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    Very well put.
     
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  5. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Holyfield D12 Lennox
     
    Slyk, Aug 1, 2012
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  6. FelixTrinidad

    FelixTrinidad Boxing Addict banned

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    Vitali's best win was against an 40 year old Golfer, who had a massive beer belly.

    Not one boxing Pundit ranks Lewis base on his 'signature wins' he don't really have that like Ali.

    The reason most Pundits rank Lewis in the top 10 is because of his huge accumulation of wins against B-A Level opposition.

    The likes of Ruddock-Tua-Prime Golota-Vitali-Holyfield-Bruno-Marovic-Grant-Mason-Morrison


    You also forgot to mention Lewis won 10 of 12 rounds in the biggest robbery of all times and the FBI investigated the crime.
     
    FelixTrinidad, Aug 1, 2012
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  7. Vidic

    Vidic Rest in Peace Manny Full Member

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    You must have been on some purple pills with that D12 ****, boy.
     
    Vidic, Aug 1, 2012
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  8. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Eminem, lord of the wiggers.
     
    Slyk, Aug 1, 2012
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  9. damian38

    damian38 BigDramaShow Full Member

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    yup, Holy was past his best, might of had something to do with his trilogy with Bowe and his illnesses that kept popping up
     
    damian38, Aug 1, 2012
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  10. J.R.

    J.R. No Mames Guey Full Member

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    Defintely past his best. Which is why Lennox dominated him so thoroughly. One of the biggest robberies you'll ever see in a high level championship fight. I had it 9-3 for Lewis as did most people.



    P.S. Something tells me the thread starter has never actually seen this fight.
     
    J.R., Aug 1, 2012
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  11. james!

    james! CounterPuncher Full Member

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    Felix trinidad actually makes the best point here.

    We all know your agenda...
     
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  12. Bill Butcher

    Bill Butcher Erik`El Terrible`Morales Full Member

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    Yes Holyfield was a bit past his prime but that fight was not a draw in anyone`s opinion other than the judges.
     
    Bill Butcher, Aug 1, 2012
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  13. Hook!

    Hook! Proud member of team G. Full Member

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    that **** wasn't a draw.
     
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  14. PityTheFool

    PityTheFool Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Something tells me he's not seen many fights,including the one that's left the most indelible mark on him.
     
    PityTheFool, Aug 1, 2012
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  15. shavers

    shavers Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He was sliding, however if you look at his fight with Rahman in 02 he looked like his alltime best. I think Lewis had a little to do with making him look old in 99.
     
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