Is Holyfield THE G.O.A.T?

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  1. Azzer85

    Azzer85 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Imagine Holys resume IF he did beat Wlad/Vitali

    He did "beat" Valuev
     
    Azzer85, Sep 20, 2011
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  2. DamonD

    DamonD Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Holy's awesome, but I really couldn't put him at the top of that tree.

    Top ten in an absolute heartbeat, but not the GOAT.
     
    DamonD, Sep 20, 2011
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  3. Unforgiven

    Unforgiven VIP Member banned Full Member

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    That version of Dokes was a seriously good fighter though. The Dokes who fought Holyfield was probably the best he'd been since 1982. Terrific comeback from Dokes to justify his potential.
    I actually think that version of Dokes would have given any version of Tyson a very hard fight too. He was in better form than the likes of Tubbs and Thomas who Tyson fought.
     
    Unforgiven, Sep 23, 2011
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  4. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    Unless you consider holyfield to have been smack in his prime, I see no way you can justify this statement.
     
    lufcrazy, Sep 23, 2011
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  5. kmcc505

    kmcc505 Sweet Scientist Full Member

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    He's one of the greatest HWs ever but clearly not the best. Now of course if he beats both Klitshko brothers that could change but...
     
    kmcc505, Sep 23, 2011
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  6. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    ...This went seven pages?...This...went seven pages?
     
    Boxed Ears, Sep 23, 2011
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  7. luuk166

    luuk166 New Member Full Member

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    no way he is the GOAT or beat louis, I now I will get laughed at but I think marciano is the GOAT.
     
    luuk166, Oct 13, 2011
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  8. horst

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    horst, Oct 13, 2011
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  9. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    I think Holyfield may have beaten Louis, I think he's a better technical boxer, better footwork/movement, smarter and he's stronger. The only problem is if he brawls too much, then Louis has the advantage
     
    PowerPuncher, Oct 13, 2011
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  10. 1899sharkey

    1899sharkey Boxings golden age Full Member

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    Negative, And i pick Louis to k.o. Evander.
     
    1899sharkey, Oct 15, 2011
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  11. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    I guess that if you couldn't make Holyfield a clear favourite, then he has no chance!
     
    janitor, Oct 15, 2011
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  12. gregluland

    gregluland Boxing Addict Full Member

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    NO..... NO,,,,, NO,,,,.. NO....... 'ENERY COOPER is the G.O.A.T. ............ of boxer quotes ; ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 'ENERY COOPER ; was once confronted by a boxing abolitionist, Baroness Edith Summerskill, about the brutalities of his sport. We can all learn from his words of wisdom. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Baroness: Mr Cooper, have you looked in teh mirror lately and seen the state of your nose?
    Cooper: Well madam, have you looked in the mirror and seen the state of your nose? Boxing is my excuse. What's yours? -
     
    gregluland, Oct 16, 2011
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  13. gregluland

    gregluland Boxing Addict Full Member

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