At least Holyfield looks in decent shape

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  1. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    I wonder how that investigation he planned on conducting is going?
     
  2. Lesion of Doom

    Lesion of Doom Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This bout is a disgrace. I was fine with these guys in mild exhibitions against each other, but putting them in genuine harm's way is a blight on the sport.
     
  3. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    Could be fought like an exhibition still. But I agree that it shouldn't be happening.
     
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  4. Rilz

    Rilz Ball don't lie! Full Member

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    I think this is what will happen. Triller wants to add a (very thin) layer of authenticity to the event. I think these guys still circle and jab until the bell
     
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  5. AlwaysFirst

    AlwaysFirst Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Holyfield looked great but he’s still 58 yrs old with way too many wars under his belt. I’m fine with a “not too hard exhibition fight” but a real pro fight is just plain irresponsible by the promotion, I hope nobody buy this card and this promotion goes bankrupt.
     
  6. Bokaj

    Bokaj Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He looks in good shape physically but not on the pads:

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  7. FrankinDallas

    FrankinDallas FRANKINAUSTIN

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    He has had heart issues for years. Yeah, he looks great..but you can't judge a book...or a fighter....by its' cover.
     
  8. Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer Love Hewitt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If Holyfield looked any slower on those pads, I'd think he was Joe Joyce.
     
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  9. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    :risas3:
     
  10. BCS8

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    If Belfort is anywhere near a good version of himself he's going to maul Holyfield. He may not be a pro boxer but in his prime he hit very fast and hard, in combination. He'd be one of the MMA guys that I'd pick to become a pro boxer.
     
  11. BCS8

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    Here's how Belfort tends to strike: straight and fast, often trying to catch guys coming in

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  12. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Holyfield's legs will be too slow to get out of the way.
     
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  13. Ilesey

    Ilesey ~ Full Member

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    This is a farce.
     
  14. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    Nobody who could be killed from a solid blow should be allowed to box

    Hell they should have age limits for sanctioned bouts
     
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  15. Stiches Yarn

    Stiches Yarn Active Member Full Member

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    "Don’t know what to think of his fighting again? But I can assure you I’ll be buying his fight and watching. What a Champ Holyfield was."
    George Foreman.