1991 Foreman vs. 1999 Holyfield

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  1. Hookie

    Hookie Affeldt... Referee, Judge, and Timekeeper Full Member

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    The Foreman that fought Holyfield in 1991 vs. the Holyfield who fought Lewis for the 2nd time in 1999. I think Holyfield had slowed down enough for Big George to earn the win.
     
  2. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    Holyfield UD, pretty much the same as before, Old Formeman isnt ko'ing Holy and Holy still has loads of speed on him
     
  3. Hydraulix

    Hydraulix Left Hook From Hell.. Full Member

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    I'd still give this one to Holyfield.
     
  4. lefthook31

    lefthook31 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Holyfield of 99 was far more cautious than the punch happy fighter of 91. I still think he wins a fairly easy UD.
     
  5. anut

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    Holyfield in 1999 fought in spurts(unlike in 91)...but in 1999 holyfields punches were much harder than in 91.........holyfield at age 36 still beats a 42 yr old george foreman.
     
  6. AnthonyJ74

    AnthonyJ74 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The fight would be more competitive, as Holyfield wasn't as fast or zippy with his combinations in 1999. But I still think Holyfield wins a comfortable decision. George was just too slow and plodding to beat a guy like HOlyfield, even a slowed down version.
     
  7. Boxed Ears

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    I think probably Holyfield again. Same argument. He's got enough to outwork Foreman anyway and enough durability to survive when he does eventually get cracked here and there.
     
  8. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Holyfield by a very close verdict. He was still faster than George of 1991.
     
  9. darthhutchence

    darthhutchence Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Holyfied was one straight right away from being ktfo in the first fight, 1999 Holy was slow enough (maybe from the massive amount of muscle steroids pumped into him) that big George would connect. Foreman KO mid rounds
     
  10. Unforgiven

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    Foreman came on strong that night in April 1991, he put Holyfield under some pressure and had hit hurt a bit, even though Holyfield gave him a beating at about 5000% interest returned.

    The 1999 Holyfield was a lot less capble of boxing an entire 3 minutes a round at his normal work-rate, and it makes this a really close fight.
     
  11. tommygun711

    tommygun711 The Future Full Member

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    Holyfield would still outwork him. his hands are still much faster then foreman but it would still be close in my opinion I see Holyfield coming through with a UD again