Could Holyfield at age 50 beat Mitchell?

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  1. Bobo

    Bobo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    it feels embarrassing asking this question. maybe it should be Holyfield with one hand tied behind his back?

    Here's Holyfield in the 10th round of his last fight coming on strong for a stoppage vs old Brian Nielsen.

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  2. shadow111

    shadow111 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    theoretically, but I don't know man.
     
  3. JMotrain

    JMotrain Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I'd say a probable no (Holyfield would have literally a 1 round window before gassing). Shot Holyfield against Valuev would KO Mitchell though, I'm certain of that.
     
  4. Ashstrodamus

    Ashstrodamus Rodney Dangerfield of ESB Full Member

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    Not a chance. I could tell Mitchell learned a lot tonight while in the ring. He listened to his corner and kept putting his weight on Banks after Mitchell got caught. Then again, Banks spent a lot of energy trying to get Mitchell out of there early. I thought he had him again.
     
  5. shadow111

    shadow111 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    If Holy was shot then, what is he now?
     
  6. Ashstrodamus

    Ashstrodamus Rodney Dangerfield of ESB Full Member

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    Geriatric.
     
  7. shadow111

    shadow111 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Me either. Lets be real though, Prime Holy would mob the floor with Mitchell.
     
  8. Nonito Smoak

    Nonito Smoak Ioka>Lomo, sorry my dudes Full Member

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    Banks was a top 15 HW. Mitchell just beat him decisively.

    I'd give Holyfield less than a 5% chance.
     
  9. Shawn Kemp

    Shawn Kemp Guest

    Its funny the hate Seth Mitchell is getting. After Wlad Klitschko got wacked out in 2 rounds he fought scared for a while later. Infact he still fought afraid. Hell even George Foreman fought less aggressive against Ron Lyle for a the first few rounds. Once you get knocked out you question yourself for a while.

    Let the guy learn and get better. Jeesh.
     
  10. ripcity

    ripcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Really?