Jim Corbett vs 1987 Holyfield

There probably are no GOOD arguments to the contrary, IMHO, of course.

 

You think right, Holyfield whoops him.

 

Holyfield hunt s him down and stops him via brutal means..

 

I have to go with Evander. Corbett’s win over a completely shot Sullivan who was retired doesn’t leave much to the imagination

 

Fixed for you.

 

Gentleman Jim Crow would avoid that fight at all cost, while gaslighting everyone into believing that he was the one being ducked.

He might find some early success going to the body and make Holyfield look silly for a minute and a half with his old-time gimmicks, but would be laid out cold once he starts throwing those long uppercuts and stiff clothesline hooks.

Corbett would then throw a temper-tantrum and attempt to pull Holyfield's nose when he comes in to shake his hand.

 

Holyfield KO 1

 

Mr Holyfield is victorious, cannot see Corbett brings anything to the table that Holyfield is not at least his equal or better.

 

Gentleman Jim Crow did fight a prime Peter Jackson before becoming champion. Unlike Sullivan.

 

Anyway, Corbett probably lacks the ability to win either a modern fight or an older one against Holyfield. Maybe he wins under Prize Ring Rules simply by stylistic inertia, though.

That said, everybody is shocked when they see Jim looking down at Holyfield during the staredown. Guy was weirdly tall for somebody so light.

 

This wouldn't go beyond 2 rounds. A total erasure of a man to his very core. Corbett never recovers from the humiliation.

 

Although I think Holyfield eventually gets a stoppage, I doubt it would be in the first few rounds. More likely around 8-10.