1990 Holyfield vs current Anthony Joshua

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by MarkusFlorez99, Dec 15, 2023.


Who wins ?

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  1. Holyfield

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  2. joshua

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  1. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    These fighters meet eachother in the ring who comes out the winner
     
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  2. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace

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    Holyfield stops AJ.
     
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  3. KINGWILDER

    KINGWILDER Well-Known Member Full Member

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    For me a peak, juiced up Holyfield stops both Wilder and AJ, and for me beats Usyk. I'd give him a solid chance against Fury (although 2015 Fury may win a close fight imo).
     
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  4. Turnip mk3

    Turnip mk3 Active Member Full Member

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    Holy KO in about 7 rnds
     
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  5. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Holyfield was still fairly light in 1990 and still in the process of bulking up, Holyfield liked to exchange punches and get into wars vs the likes of Dokes, Cooper, Stewart, in which he was considerably hurt in all those fights.

    Logically Holyfield is the better fighter and should win, but exchanging punches with the much bigger fighter who's an even bigger puncher than the likes of Bowe is dangerous for Holyfield. And possibly Joshua could pull it off with Holyfield being too brave for his own good.

    But I'll go with Holyfield by decision or late TKO his extra mental toughness and durability would be the key overall I believe.
     
  6. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    PS I just read the title again no way current Joshua stands a chance vs Holyfield.
     
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  7. AdamT

    AdamT Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Holyfield makes him quit by rounds 4 or 5
     
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  8. Thunderstorm

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  9. AngryBirds

    AngryBirds Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    So let me get this straight. A bigger, stronger & more experienced Holyfield than the one in 1990 went 1-5 against super heavies Bowe and Lewis, arguably 0-5 if it were not for the fan man....but somehow people in this thread think he's going to manhandle an even bigger super heavy who hits harder than Bowe or Lewis and who also has more experience at heavyweight than Holyfield did in 1990.

    The Holyfield delusion in this thread is unreal. The man gets flattened by Joshua whether he is juiced up or not.
     
  10. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    Holy whoops him.
     
  11. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    aj lost to Ruiz in his prime
     
  12. Contro

    Contro Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Joshuas chin to me is considerably worse than Bowe's(which is overrated imo) and his stamina is nowhere close. If they exchange joshua gasses out and crumbles in 6.
    Holyfiwld drowns him
     
  13. Nigel_Benn

    Nigel_Benn Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Holyfield with a brutal ko.
     
  14. Sks476

    Sks476 Active Member Full Member

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    AJ would be a live dog but I think Holyfield wins 9/10 times.
     
  15. m.s.

    m.s. Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think Bowe and Lewis both KO AJ.
     
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