Does young Holyfield stand a chance against Beterbiev @190lb

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  1. Beterbiev

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  2. Holyfield

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  1. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Does he stand a chance against the King
     
  2. Joy_Rones

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  3. No_name_tard

    No_name_tard Active Member Full Member

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    No. Evander is a bridge too far.
     
  4. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Holyfield fought and beat Dwight Muhamad Qawi twice. He stands a very good chance against Beterbiev.
     
  5. Contro

    Contro Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I literally just thought about that.
    Great question. They probably weigh the same fight night.
    Epic fight where beterbiev would probably have to stay on the front foot all night as evander is much quicker and much better at dictating range than smith. Artur could not just shuffle in and out on him at will.

    Comes down to blood and guts.
     
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  6. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Beterbiev would beat that version of Holyfield. He had no defense at all.
     
  7. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Holyfield at 190 was a BEAST. The fight might be on on even terms for a few rounds, but, by mid fight, Evander would beat the **** out of Beterbiev.
     
  8. AdamT

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  9. Braindamage

    Braindamage Baby Face Beast Full Member

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    Hell yeah EH stands a chance. Better question is, does AB stand a chance. Holy was a bad man at cruiser.
     
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  10. ALEX FORRESTER

    ALEX FORRESTER New Member banned Full Member

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    Holyfield stops him mid rounds
     
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  11. PunishingJab

    PunishingJab New Member Full Member

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    Well, Beterbiev probably does have a good chance because Evander will stand in front of him and trade. But at 190lbs Holyfield was exceptionally fast of hand, worked very hard and his chin speaks for itself really, so it’s tough to pick.
     
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  12. Mark Anthony

    Mark Anthony Vargas was not an elite fighter Full Member

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    Holyfield would have destroyed anyone Beterbiev has faced and Callum Johnson wouldn`t have floored Holy, Bowe punched harder than Beterbiev does as did Tyson and Foreman.
     
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  13. The Cryptkeeper

    The Cryptkeeper Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Well on that basis I tip Holyfield every single time.

    He's one of the toughest SOB's who ever stepped into the ring. I back his will to win against just about anybody.
     
  14. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    Holyfield would beat BeterHGH like a drum.
     
  15. Maidanas Gun Tattoo

    Maidanas Gun Tattoo Well-Known Member Full Member

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