Evander Holyfield vs. Jersey Joe Walcott

I'd say Evander at heavyweight but Walcott at cruiserweight.
I think Walcott would give Evander planty of difficulty because of that sneaky style. Holyfield didn't always look too clever when you boxed him, and I think Walcott would diffuse much of Holyfield's agressiveness.
However, Evander would probably outwork him and outmuscle him at heavyweight.
At cruiserweight, the same sort of fight would unfold, but Holyfield's punches would have less effect on Walcott.

 

Well, Walcott scaled under 200 pounds, which today to me is a cw, but anyways...

It's not that I think Evander overpowers Walcott, it's just that I think his punches would be harder and thus more effective against Walcott. Telling in a long, hard fight.

 

I'm thinking Walcott would be a little too clever for the very predictable Holyfield.If Jersey Joe could put Joe Louis down three times in two fights with tricky counters, he could certainly nail the less polished Holyfield.Evanders relentlessness would work against him in a battle with Walcott, and JJ would TKO Holyfield somewhere around the last three rounds.

 

Walcott.
He would simply out box out punch Holy & is too clever to fall into the type of Walcott also hit very hard but I see it as a UD for him. fight Holy would want.

 

Got to go with Walcott via decision he is awkward and unpredictable plus hard to hit he would probably counter Holyfield who tries to brawl too often and leaves himself exposed.

 

Id go with Walcott.The guy was a master tactician

 

I've watched the Bowe and Cooper fights recently and watched both Moorer fights yesterday...

I'd place a significant bet on Walcott. He may even stop Holyfield late when Holyfield gets tired and is in a lull.

 

Holyfield too active and relentless. Walcott's silly dance steps would get him nailed and put down for the count. Joe tried to stall the activity to fit his own preferred output. This tactic worked to an extent with bad boxers like Marciano but against an active, good boxer like Holyfield he would just get pelted for his troubles.

 

Holyheadbutt would be too much for slick Jersey Joe Journeyman.

 

At their absolute best, Evander just edges a tough decision due to his superior workrate and more aggressive style. I think both men could see the canvas but doubtful either gets stopped. Holyfield wins a series but I think Walcott licks him at least once. Could be similar to the Charles/Walcott series.

 

Evander had a great work-rate and would bring pressure but Walcott could box, move and wallop with either hand....I see Joe Walcott keeping Evander honest with a few hard bombs and getting in his grove and winning a 12 round decision with Evander hitting the deck at least once and Joe shuffling & admiring his handiwork but content to showboat,shuffle & dance...Walcott UD 12