Evander Holyfield -vs- Ike Ibeabuchi 1999…

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Winner in 1999?

  1. Ibeabuchi

    2 vote(s)
    50.0%

  2. Holyfield

    2 vote(s)
    50.0%
  1. Ney

    Ney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Finished Ibeabuchi-Byrd earlier today & Jim Lampley & Roy Jones were disagreeing in the aftermath about whether Ibeabuchi would beat Holyfield at that time.

    What’s everyone here think?
     
    Ney, Jul 30, 2024
    Ney, Jul 30, 2024
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  2. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I initially voted for Holyfield until I looked closer and better understood the thread. In 1999 ? Not sure to be honest. Holyfield had recently given Lennox Lewis a good fight but he was definitely far removed from prime while Ibeabuchi was looking pretty menacing.
     
    mr. magoo, Jul 30, 2024
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  3. Ney

    Ney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Lampley felt convinced he would overpower Holyfield after the fight. Jones disagreed.
     
    Ney, Jul 30, 2024
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  4. Totentanz.

    Totentanz. Gator Wrestler Extraordinaire banned Full Member

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    I think Holyfield is too far out of it. I'll take The President.
     
    Totentanz., Jul 30, 2024
    Totentanz., Jul 30, 2024
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