Do you think Holyfield could beat Arreola?

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  1. Infern0

    Infern0 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think he would have a good shot, Evander should ask to fight him
     
  2. The Whaler

    The Whaler My dog be thorough. Full Member

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    Holyfield was robbed, but it's important to remember that this was a guy who looked pretty ineffectual against Ibragimov. Maybe if Arreola comes to the fight an obese 250 then Holyfield has a shot.
     
  3. Charles White

    Charles White Chucker Full Member

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    I never doubt Holyfield's chances. He may not be as good as he once was, but he still has heart and skills. And yes, he was robbed against Valuev. I put in my petition already. Anybody else do the same?
     
  4. divac

    divac Loyal Member Full Member

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    I never saw the fight, but I heard that Holyfield won a few rounds off of Ibragimov.
     
  5. Soloman

    Soloman Well-Known Member Full Member

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    out of the 12 rd fight the most you could give holyfield was 2 rds....
     
  6. THE BLADE

    THE BLADE Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I pick Holy by UD.
     
  7. THE BLADE

    THE BLADE Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Well, no, 4-5 rounds were possible.
     
  8. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Not sure,doubt it but never count out Holyfield....while he is still breathing the man can fight anybody.
     
  9. treva1977

    treva1977 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    hell yeh....i reckon pacman could beat arreola.lol.:rofl
     
  10. stack

    stack Member Full Member

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    i respect holyfields greatness but i dont see any way he would beat arreola. im not on the chris arreola hype train but holyfield doesnt have the gas to make this a boxing match and arreola got some seriously heavy hands
     
  11. chico g

    chico g Let's watch some Sesame Street...lmao Full Member

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    I would never rule Holyfield out, but i would favor Arreola more. They both like to slug it out, and go toe to toe. However i think the younger, more stronger brawler has the edge here...
     
  12. RonnieHornschuh

    RonnieHornschuh ESB indie police Full Member

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    if the 2003 version of toney made him quit, then think what a young motivated power puncher would do to him. arreola either ko's him or makes him quit inside of eight rounds.
     
  13. antcull

    antcull Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    no chance, here he will be facing a fighter that will be making an attempt to punch him
     
  14. BobDigi5060

    BobDigi5060 East Side MMA Full Member

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    Good point. I'd like to say he could but that would be having to stay sharp all night. He is going to have to trade and some point and he probably won't be able to keep pace the whole night.
     
  15. Vantage_West

    Vantage_West ヒップホップ·プロデューサー Full Member

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    well ibragimov had won almost 10 to 9 rounds and just gave evander some elbow room so he didnt swarm in the later rounds. almost gave them a way...ibragimov looked a very solid technician in there against him. it wasnt totally onesided tho.