Holyfield vs. Sultan

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by KobeIsGod, Aug 2, 2007.


  1. justaboxingfan

    justaboxingfan Member Full Member

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    I think a lot of fans would love to see Holyfield win and retire a champion like he's always wanted. This would be a great finish for one of the classiest men in the business.
     
  2. DamonD

    DamonD Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Man, I would love it if he retired after winning this belt. That would be great.

    But if he wins, I don't think he'll ever retire. He could get knocked out three times in a row after that, he'd still fight on and on.
     
  3. geppy

    geppy Boxing Addict Full Member

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    There is nothing classy about buying illeagal drugs, being a liar, having 12 ******* children and being a dirty fighter.
     
  4. JETSKI

    JETSKI Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    OUCH!!!:shock:

    But true...:yep

    I still don't think Ibrag will be able to deny Holy of a chance he's waited a while for.
     
  5. Unforgiven

    Unforgiven VIP Member banned Full Member

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    Still one of the classiest men in boxing though. :lol:
     
  6. Butch Coolidge

    Butch Coolidge Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think we'll see a huge difference between Savarese's athletic ability and Ibragimov's athletic ability when Holy fights SI. Savarese is not nearly as fast as Ibragimov in either hand speed or foot speed. Ibragimov most likely has a tougher chin and hits harder. Holy will probably get dropped early and be stopped in the middle rounds. Gotta remember he had problems with southpaws; Moorer and Byrd.
     
  7. Heavyrighthand

    Heavyrighthand Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think it'll be a very competive fight, as both fighters are great boxers with average power.

    I am leaning towards the Real Deal by decision, though.
     
  8. Butch Coolidge

    Butch Coolidge Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think Holy would have a better chance vs Maskaev.
     
  9. KillerInstinct

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    I know Iggy is gonna win but **** it!! GO HOLYFIELD!! :happy :happy
     
  10. Jinx

    Jinx Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Holyfield is gonna somehow pull this off...and out of all the beltholders Sultan is the best pick for Holy because he's not a huge puncher...5th world title for Holyfield!:good
     
  11. BOGART

    BOGART Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I guess Holyfield has an ok shot here. I don't think Sultan is anything great and if the Sultan shows up that fought Ray Austin than Holyfield has a good chance. Why I think Sultan wins is because he has too much hand speed, can fight at a pace Holy cant, a southpaw, and Holyfield is 44 years old.

    The fight will probably be somewhat competitive but I doubt Sultan will face any real threat. Holyfield is looking better than the one that went on a losing streak 3-4 years ago. Maybe its the competition, maybe Holy has a bit of a new lease, or mabye some sort of combination. Regardless, Sultan will beat the old man but he'll be back.
     
  12. KO byBRIGGS

    KO byBRIGGS Making a comeback Full Member

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    Looks like theres a split in support on this one. Wonder what the betting odds on this fight will be.
     
  13. 2ironmt

    2ironmt Boxing Addict Full Member

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    the point was neither one should be a huge favorite. i said he did well vs oquendo in a very close fight which showed he still can go the distance with legitimate heavyweights. sultan's not dick slapping anybody besides bates (which holy did as well). oquendo would give sultan fits and could beat him.
     
  14. DamonD

    DamonD Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I agree. But the WBC title scene is so tied up in knots at the moment, that's not going to be a factor anytime soon.
     
  15. Guru_Too_You

    Guru_Too_You ESB OG circa '99 Full Member

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    Iggy's gonna meet the Real Deal.

    Welcome to the pros.

    Evander walks away with the victory even if he gets pounded on.

    But he won't.