Vitali Klitschko vs Evander Holyfield, Prime for Prime

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Nopa, Aug 28, 2025.


Who takes it P4P H2H?

  1. Evander Holyfield

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    72.7%

  2. Vitali Klitschko

    9 vote(s)
    27.3%
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  1. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    At his best, Holyfield wins a decision. Not an easy fight, due Vital's size and his awkard style.
     
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  2. ivancho

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    holyfield by UD, when I think about a bad matchup for vitali I think in prime evander
     
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  3. BCS8

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    H2H, Vitali
    P4P Holyfield
     
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  4. drenlou

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    Good fight but I think Holyfield eeks out a decision.
     
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  5. Man_Machine

    Man_Machine Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Vitali lost to the best two opponents he faced.

    Had he met a prime Holyfield, he'd have lost to the best three opponents he'd faced.

    Holyfield had speed, workrate, toughness, and was an underrated technician.

    Holyfield W UD 12
     
    Man_Machine, Aug 29, 2025
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  6. Greg Price99

    Greg Price99 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    P4P H2H as per the thread title? As in who would win if they were both the same size? As they were in reality, it'd be a real interesting fight, relative to their respective sizes Holyfield was clearly the more accomplished fighter.
     
    Greg Price99, Aug 29, 2025
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  7. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Your post got me to thinking, what was Vitali's best win?
    Chisora
    Briggs
    Sanders
    Samual Peter?
    Cannot see Vitali winning a decision here, and he's not stopping Evander. Not busy enough
     
    Reinhardt, Aug 29, 2025
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  8. Nopa

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    His chin is another aspect that is really underrated. He's durable as hell and packed with 12 RD gas tank.
     
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  9. Man_Machine

    Man_Machine Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It's difficult to tell. Sanders - probably?
    Definitely not Briggs, though. That guy shouldn't have been anywhere near a world championship title fight.
     
    Man_Machine, Aug 30, 2025
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  10. Nopa

    Nopa New Member Full Member

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    Vitali admitted Sanders was his toughest opponent. I'm surprised he didn't mention Lewis or Byrd.
     
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