Evander Holyfield vs. Roy Jones @ 97.

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  1. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    What if Roy Jones moved up to HW in 1997, after beating Griffin, and fought Holyfield, who was coming off getting his ear bitten off by Tyson? Who wins?
     
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    I got Holyfield in this one.
     
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    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I think by that point, Jones would have out slicked him to a close decision unless Evander landed something big. Holy was slowing down and starting to get used to slower paced fights.
     
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  4. atberry

    atberry Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Jones wasn't exactly slick. Fast, yeah.
     
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  5. Goyourownway

    Goyourownway Insanity enthusiast Full Member

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    Glass gets shattered.
     
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    Anh Undisputed chicken dancer Full Member

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    If they fought 10 times, I would think 5 wins each.
     
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  7. heizenberg

    heizenberg Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think Holyfield would be skilled enough to hang with Jones and his size would be the difference I see Holyfield being able to back Jones into a corner at different parts in the bout and get to him, possibly even catching him or breaking him down enough to knock him out.
     
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  8. tennis

    tennis Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Jones by UD or flash KO

    Holyfield had a solid chin but jones with his best **** could ko anyone
     
    tennis, Apr 30, 2014
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    SILVER SKULL 66 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Holyfield would have knocked the **** out of him, size strength and the man used to fighting bigger guy's wins no doubt..

    That being said i doubt Jones would have agreed to fight Holyfield, Roy was very selective about his opponents...
     
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  10. Goyourownway

    Goyourownway Insanity enthusiast Full Member

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    He backed out of fighting a washed up Buster Douglas for christ sake.





    Shut the f*ck up.
     
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  11. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh!

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    Holyfield ends his career...
     
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  12. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    Holyfield by savage KO. Roy's Chin would have gotten obliterated.
     
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  13. DrMo

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    Assuming its the version of Holy who fought Moorer in 1997 then eventually Holy is gonna catch up with Roy

    Holy by mid/late round stoppage
     
    DrMo, May 1, 2014
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