Do some fans feel Holyfield could have beaten a prime Foreman?

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  1. Mendoza

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    Yes better chin. Foreman was floored by Jimmy young, and floored vs Lyle nearly stopped by Lyle. Holyfield fought many punchers and was seldom floored. I think Holy had the better chin.
     
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  2. Rock0052

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    Evander could win that fight, sure.
     
  3. Mendoza

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    Please, Holyfield was there to fight Foreman, who if you think had power failed to floor the real deal when he landed. If Holyfield wanted to box and move, he'd win easier. The score cards were very generous for Foreman.

    HBO's Lederman scored the fight 119-108 for Holyfield, giving Foreman only the sixth round. The Associated Press had it 118-110 for Holyfield. These are better scores than the official judges. Take note, Foreman fought a little dirty and went low in round 11.

    Foreman was not faster than Bowe, and when Holy opted to box, he won that one.
     
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  4. On The Money

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  5. escudo

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    Young George cut the ring and denied the jab WAY too well for me to favor Holyfield. He's got to rope a dope him and hope he gets tired. It's his only real option. I don't think he can.
     
  6. JohnThomas1

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    Agreed.