Jack Dempsey vs Evander Holyfield

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  1. BrutalForeman

    BrutalForeman Active Member Full Member

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    Both men at their peak (Dempsey from the Willard fight and Evander from the Foreman fight)
    Who takes this, how does it play out and why?
     
  2. BCS8

    BCS8 VIP Member

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    Hark! What is that on the horizon?

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    It ... it's a tornado loaded with feces! Take cover!! :angel2:
     
  3. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    I got Dempsey by stoppage
     
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  4. Mr.DagoWop

    Mr.DagoWop Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    That's a damn good fight.

    Dempsey tko late. He breaks Holyfield down but its very competitive.
     
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  5. Big Ukrainian

    Big Ukrainian Boxing Junkie

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    Holyfield wins in a competitive fight. Late TKO
     
  6. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Manassa mauler by KO ,Holyfield never faced an attack that savage it would be a helluva rumble while it lasted
     
  7. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    I don't see anything in Dempsey's resume that tells me he could deal with the type of athlete/boxer combination that Holy was in his prime. Holy dealt with all styles, powerpunchers and slicksters, and it wasn't until he was older than any besides Bowe really caught up to him. Dempsey certainly could hurt him but under modern rules Holy is going to be able to recover and he equally could hurt Dempsey, more likely so in my opinion.
     
  8. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member

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    I disagree with your verdict but you make a good case. Holyfield is no bargain for any heavyweight! He's in my top ten. We would see a real tear up here!
     
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    richdanahuff Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  10. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Holy would probably be too big Willard didn`t have Holy`s counter punching ability. If they fought a catchweight or maybe cruiser then you would get an awesome fight.
     
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  11. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    Holyfield by stoppage. He was too quick and he put his combos together like a lighter weight fighter. Holyfield had the coordination of a much smaller man.. Evander would box him but also bang with him when he had to.
     
  12. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    Sums it up; I have nothing to add.
     
  13. Perry

    Perry Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Dempsey by KO early. Holy does not have the wheels to keep prime Dempsey off of him.
     
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  14. BUDW

    BUDW Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Jack by ud, maybe tko
     
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  15. Mr.DagoWop

    Mr.DagoWop Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Not this **** again...
     
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