Holyfield vs. Frazier

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Holyfield vs. Frazier

  1. Holyfield via TKO/KO

    3 vote(s)
    7.3%
  2. Holyfield via decision wide decision

    1 vote(s)
    2.4%
  3. Holyfield via close decision 1-3 points

    8 vote(s)
    19.5%
  4. Frazier via TKO/KO

    6 vote(s)
    14.6%
  5. Frazier via wide decision

    2 vote(s)
    4.9%
  6. Frazier via close decision 1-3 points

    18 vote(s)
    43.9%
  7. Frazier vis split decision

    3 vote(s)
    7.3%
  8. Draw

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

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    Rules :

    VADA Testing / No PED's
    15 rounds
    10 point must system
    Ref - Mills Lane

    I could see it going multiple ways.
     
  2. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This is tough and a helluva fight. As great as Holyfield was, Frazier's style is bad for Frazier. Holyfield gives Frazier some rocky rounds from early to middle rounds, and probably is more problematic for Frazier than Ali was. Frazier MD 15. Frazier's later rounds have always been priceless and almost untoppable.
     
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  3. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Frazier clean UD. I wouldnt rule out a TKO either
     
  4. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Frazier clean UD certainly possible. Evander was never stopped in his prime.
     
  5. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Potentially one of the most entertaining fights ever. An all out war to be sure. Give the circumstances set by the thread starter I can see it going a variety of ways too.
     
  6. Gazelle Punch

    Gazelle Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Frazier by close decision. Frazier’s stamina edges him out this win.
     
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  7. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Hes lucky he wasnt around when Frazier was either
     
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  8. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't think anyone could stop Evander in his prime, but Frazier was that good, I respect your position.
     
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  9. mochabuzz

    mochabuzz Active Member Full Member

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    If this is 90 holyfield vs 71 Frazier....
    If it turns into a slugfest I could see Holyfield getting knocked out. The best case scenario for Holyfield is MD victory. My guess, Frazier by UD or knockout in the mid rounds.
     
  10. ideafix12

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  11. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    With no PEDs Frazier wins a comfortable decision.
     
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  12. Entaowed

    Entaowed Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    If you mean to say that testing for PEDs ensures that there are none used, then Frazier is a strong favorite.
    If you meant it is VADA tested but maybe as in real life certain substances are not tested for or detected-& as in real life only The Real Deal used PEDs- I would make Frazier a slight favorite.

    Trouble for Holyfield is when he was clean or mostly so & had excellent endurance & workrate, he still could not outwork peak Frazier.
    And he both is inclined to brawl, & it would be near impossible to evade the pressure anyway.

    When Holyfield was stronger he would have a chance due to tying Frazier up & the effects of anabolics.
    Still he is unlikely to be able to KO Frazier absent near Formanesque power.
    And he would not have the same stamina then.
     
  13. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Evander doesn't punch hard enough to keep Joe off, he gets worn down.
     
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  14. CharlesBurley

    CharlesBurley Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Holyfield's superior technical boxing wins out. He'd outjab Frazier and time Frazier with straight rights down the middle and not concede the centre of the ring. Holyfield hit harder than Ali and had better stamina so can stop Frazier coming forward. Holyfield matches Frazier's workrate but lands cleaner and first.
     
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  15. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Dont kid yourself. First off Frazier isnt letting him do any of that. Holys not disciplined to do that all night with Joe even if he could. He'll want to stand and trade and that's when he gets beaten down
     
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