Could Evander Holyfield beat any version of Wladimir Klitschko?

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Could Evander Holyfield beat any version of Wladimir Klitschko?

Poll closed Nov 9, 2023.

  1. YES!

    62 vote(s)
    75.6%

  2. NO.

    20 vote(s)
    24.4%
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  1. Boxingiq2020

    Boxingiq2020 Active Member Full Member

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    What do you guys think?
     
    Boxingiq2020, Sep 10, 2023
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  2. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    I got Klitchko UD
     
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  3. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Almost any version of Evander could beat the gun-shy version that Fury beat. And, the best version of Evander gives almost any version of Wlad hell. That being said, at Wlad's best, it would be a very tough fight for Evander.
     
    Smokin Bert, Sep 10, 2023
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  4. Philly161

    Philly161 "Fundamentals are the crutch of the talentless" banned Full Member

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    Yes. Not to get all triangle theory but Ross purrity and Lamont Brewster cant do anything flat top evander couldn't do.
     
    Philly161, Sep 10, 2023
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  5. Mickc

    Mickc Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Prime Evander is a live dog in any Heavyweight fight,I’m pretty sure he could have got a win over Wlad at some point .
     
    Mickc, Sep 10, 2023
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  6. The Professor

    The Professor Socialist Ring Leader Staff Member

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    If Ross Purrity and Lamon Brewster could do it, Prime Holyfield most certainly beats those versions of Wlad.

    And, I'd give him a decent shot against the Prime version too. Don't forget, Holyfield beat a prime Riddick Bowe, who whatever his subsequent decline was a formidable - and notably larger - opponent when Holy beat him.
     
    The Professor, Sep 10, 2023
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  7. Toney F*** U

    Toney F*** U Boxing junkie Full Member

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    Early version’s definitely. He has potential to beat a prime Klitschko but I’d favor Wlad about 8 times outta 10
     
    Toney F*** U, Sep 10, 2023
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  8. drenlou

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    Holyfield from the Foreman fight beats up the Wlad from the Sanders and Brewster fight. Easy money.
     
    drenlou, Sep 10, 2023
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  9. box33

    box33 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Depends which version of Holyfield you get, in his prime he would have a good chance but i think it would turn into a boring fight.
     
    box33, Sep 10, 2023
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  10. MismatchHypejob

    MismatchHypejob Active Member Full Member

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    Holyfield > Klitschko

    If Klitschko was penalised for clinching (I knoww I know Holyfield and his headbuts) ...Klitschko would be DQ'd or Holyfield would knock the chinny Ukrainian out
     
    MismatchHypejob, Sep 10, 2023
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  11. Boxing2019

    Boxing2019 If you want peace, prepare war. banned Full Member

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    Any version KOed by Holy before Klitschko manages to land three or four clear crosses.
     
    Boxing2019, Sep 10, 2023
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  12. Manning

    Manning Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  13. Blandman

    Blandman Active Member Full Member

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    Evander was the prototype fighter to beat any version of Wlad.
     
    Blandman, Sep 10, 2023
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  14. spravedlivylev

    spravedlivylev Haaaappy Neeeew Yeeeear! banned Full Member

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    Absolutely. If he was able to beat a prime Bowe of course he could beat Wlad too.
     
    spravedlivylev, Sep 10, 2023
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  15. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    Yes, all of them. For once I would be happy to see Evander headbutt someone. When he comes in for a hug Evander would blast him with a headbutt.
     
    Babality, Sep 10, 2023
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