Norton V Early Heavyweight Holyfield??

Holyfield because of his endless gas tank. Norton won the majority of his rounds in the second half of fights.

 

and because of his left hook, which he throws in close, easier than most, when his opponent is on his heels.

 

This. But if we're talking post-Dokes Holy...no. Reverse that.

 

I picked Ken Norton in this match up. I think Holyfield would have a good chance of winning likely a decision in a competitive fight at this stage in his career but I could envision Norton upsetting the apple cart like he did against Ali but instead against Holyfield had they met at this time. Norton was strong well conditioned and awkward and may have been able to get to Holyfield and wear him out and land better shots in more rounds to win against him. This is a very close match up though at pretty well any stage of their careers.

 

Holyfield would have been far too busy for Norton. Clear decision or late stoppage win.