Holyfield vs. Frazier

Holyfield's as complete a heavy as you'll ever see. Undersized was his only real problem against the super heavy's

 

That being said hes not going to beat Joe in a dog fight.

 

Hospital time for both. Mike Tyson sends them both get well cards.

 

I agree and I say Holyfield was a harder puncher than Ali too. Not hard enough to pull a Foreman on Frazier, but he'd probably floor him a time or two early which would give him some 10-8 rounds which I think would put him ahead on the score cards come decision time.

 

Calls would be made for boxing to be banned.

 

Holyfield/Frazier could have just as easily been a trilogy like Ali/Frazier was and just as good.

 

I'm seeing a split trilogy.

 

Interesting point. I tend to agree. I remember Holyfield in his prime throwing a lot of punches without being able to get his man out of there. Sometimes he seemed to gas himself. It would be intriguing to see how Evander held up to the relentless body assault of Joe Frazier.

 

Interesting fight, hopefully it's scheduled for 15 rounds. I think the '71 FOTC Frazier smokes his way to a close decision. I don't think Holyfield's punch is enough to discourage Frazier from getting inside. I do think Holyfield does have a chance by tagging Joe on the way in and using his greater physical strength to tie up Joe. I know Evander has more tools but I think FOTC Frazier was at another level at that time and won't be denied. I do think Manila Joe would lose a close decision.

 

I'm in close agreement with this over any other post. I'm not so sure Holly's punch could get Joe out of there. Was he clearly a much stronger puncher than Quarry?

 

Idk who wins, but i would burn down an orphanage to see a trilogy between these two at their best.

 

Think of the children!!!! Won't anyone please think of the children!!!!

 

Wasn't Bert Cooper Fraizer's nephew?

 

No, I think he was a mentor and Skokin' Bert's first trainer and was heart broken by the talent that was squandered, but not an actual relative.