3 Things you like about HOLYFIELD, 3 you don't...

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  1. fists of fury

    fists of fury Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    1. That smirk he always had when he was being introduced to the crowd.
    2. Great overall puncher. Very underrated.
    3. Never gave a F about fighting bigger guys.

    Dislikes:

    1. Awful slurred speech.
    2. He blew his load. Why man?
    3. Strange excuses after losing sometimes.
     
    fists of fury, Mar 24, 2016
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  2. Unforgiven

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    You mean his accent ?
     
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  3. fists of fury

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    Haven't you noticed how his speech has deteriorated over the years? Watch an interview from the '80's and then watch a recent one.
     
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  4. Unforgiven

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    No, I haven't noticed. Can still understand him clearly, every word. His voiced has changed a bit as many men's do from their 20s to their 50s. He also has that Atlanta drawl kind of accent anyway.

    James Toney, Rid**** Bowe, Leon Spinks ... that's awful slurred speech. Joe Frazier had it bad too towards the end.

    I'll check Holyfield out again, see if I'm mistaken.
     
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  5. fists of fury

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    Yeah, those guys whom you mentioned have amongst the worst slurs ever.
     
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  6. Unforgiven

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    [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIpByIIoW0c[/url]

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    His speech seems okay to me. He's not exactly the most eloquent man in the world but I can understand him easily enough.


    TONEY, for comparison

    [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yHJUuyM9sQ[/url]

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  7. Unforgiven

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    Yeah, fair point.
    Holyfield's still borderline for me.
    The next few years might prove conclusive to me whether you're on the right track or not. :good
     
    Unforgiven, Mar 25, 2016
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