Evander Holyfield 1990 v Jimmy Young 1977

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  1. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Could be interesting. Young would be very tough and slippery for Holyfield. I can still see Evander winning,though by close,probably split decision. His workrate would clinch it.
     
  2. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Not a fight that I see being much of a crowd pleaser. Young does everything he can to evade Holyfield, while Evander persues him and lands where he can. The judges are unimpressed, as are the fans.

    Holy by close and probably controversial decision, but no rematch is demanded.
     
  3. KOTF

    KOTF Bingooo Full Member

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    Damn this would be a horrible fight, it would remind me of Holyfield vs. Ozzie Occasio except Young is much more slippery, these are the type of guys Holy champ looks bad against and I wouldn't be surprised if Young pulled off a decision
     
  4. PetethePrince

    PetethePrince Slick & Redheaded Full Member

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  5. OBCboxer

    OBCboxer Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Holyfield by close decision.
     
  6. Muchmoore

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    Holyfield's the more active fighter and would take the decision based on workrate alone.
     
  7. djanders

    djanders Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I am going with Evander by decision.
     
  8. leverage

    leverage Active Member Full Member

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    Holyfield based on higher punch volume and handspeed. Young, although an exceptionally skilled boxer, was just too laid back to beat evander. He sort of reminds me of eddie mustafa muhammad; talented but not aggressive enough.