Evander Holyfield (Ruiz 1 fight) vs Floyd Patterson (Bonavena fight) (Both 37)

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Devon, Oct 11, 2024.


Who wins?

  1. Holyfield KO/TKO

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  2. Holyfield PTS

    30.0%
  3. Patterson KO/TKO

    0 vote(s)
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  4. Patterson PTS

    50.0%
  1. Devon

    Devon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Who wins this matchup?
     
  2. PRW94

    PRW94 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    With these exact stipulations? Floyd. Historically I think Holyfield was greater but at age 37, I think Floyd was better.
     
  3. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    I tentatively go with Patterson on points.
     
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  4. Terror

    Terror free smoke Full Member

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    Hard to say since both had nearly emptied their tanks by this point but my gut says Holyfield on points.
     
  5. newurban99

    newurban99 Active Member Full Member

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    I think it's unfair to compare the two fighters because one of them was pumped up on foreign substances. Floyd fought using his natural body.
     
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