Evander Holyfield of Qawi 2 vs Floyd Patterson of Johannson 2

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    This would be a great fight IMO. But I have to lean towards Patterson because he'd have been more experienced at that point, but Holyfield gives him a tough fight and perhaps floors him. A fight with lots of fierce exchanges. I think Patterson walks away with a decision. What is your opinion?
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Sep 24, 2017
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  2. Reinhardt

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    Floyd
     
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  3. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    How do you think Holyfield does?
     
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  4. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Floyd out quicks him, Holy field doesn't have the big power so Floyd wins a close decision
     
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    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Sounds plausible.
     
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  6. The Kentucky Cobra

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    Wild fight, but Patterson was matured here, he was humbled, experienced, but still had some of the speed of his youth. Also if im not mistaken, a rare instance Patterson would actually be the bigger man...
     
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  7. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    According to boxrec Patterson was 190 pounds in his rematch with Johannson
    http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Ingemar_Johansson_vs._Floyd_Patterson_(2nd_meeting)

    And Holyfield was 187 pounds for Qawi 2
    http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Evander_Holyfield_vs._Dwight_Muhammad_Qawi_(2nd_meeting)

    So yes, Patterson would be the bigger man as far as weight, but Holyfield would have height and reach.

    I would lean towards Patterson to take this one here. But it wouldn't be easy. I see Patterson getting a decision win in a live fight. Though, as I said, Patterson may take a flash knockdown.
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Sep 27, 2017
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