How does Deontay Wilder stack up to Evander Holyfield?

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  1. don owens

    don owens Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Holyfield is light years ahead of Wilder. not only in terms of competition but in his level of fighting. also intangibles such as heart and determination. no comparison.
     
    don owens, Jul 16, 2015
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  2. Azzer85

    Azzer85 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Actually, Holyfields opposition over the past 15 years has been better than Wilders.
     
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  3. FrankinDallas

    FrankinDallas FRANKINAUSTIN

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    But it would be a difficult fight for Wilder....barely winning a split decision.
     
    FrankinDallas, Jul 16, 2015
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  4. Doc Everlast

    Doc Everlast Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Dr.Evan Fields :D
     
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  5. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    Wilder's one-punch power gives him the potential to beat any number of great heavyweights, but prime Holyfield isn't one of them.

     
    mrkoolkevin, Jul 16, 2015
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  6. damian38

    damian38 BigDramaShow Full Member

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    do you realize how much you've insulted Holyfield with this thread?
     
    damian38, Jul 16, 2015
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  7. plank46

    plank46 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    both are overrated, but i'd give holyfield a huge edge, and that's if they fought tomorrow.
     
    plank46, Jul 16, 2015
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  8. MVC!

    MVC! The Best Ever Full Member

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    Nah, not my intention.

    I think Wilder will be greater when he laces them up. He definitely has more one punch power. I think he would give Evander a good run for his money in Evander's prime.
     
    MVC!, Jul 16, 2015
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  9. lewis gassed

    lewis gassed The Bronze Dosser Full Member

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    Tough choice, if Wilder beats Arreola he will edge it for me.
     
    lewis gassed, Jul 16, 2015
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  10. Bustajay

    Bustajay Feel the Steel/Balls Deep Full Member

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    :rofl:rofl:lol:
     
    Bustajay, Jul 16, 2015
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  11. Xerant

    Xerant Gotta Hate negociations! Full Member

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    Wilder got arms bigger than his legs...Cant trust a guy who keep skipping leg day.
     
    Xerant, Jul 16, 2015
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  12. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    How does Deontay stack up against Evander?

    Not very well...

    :smoke
     
    Rumsfeld, Jul 16, 2015
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  13. Roger Federer

    Roger Federer Active Member Full Member

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    The 47yr old Holyfield that fought Valuev would probably have beaten Wilder.
     
    Roger Federer, Jul 16, 2015
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  14. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    :good:deal
     
    UnleashtheFURY, Jul 16, 2015
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  15. boba

    boba New Member Full Member

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    Yeah i got Holy would get ugly for Wilder.
     
    boba, Jul 16, 2015
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