Liston vs Holyfield

foreman&dempsey · Jan 29, 2016

swagdelfadeel said: ↑

Trevor berbick and Leon Spinks also beat Ali once so do they rank higher than Liston as we'll? Louis was young and not prime when he lost to Louis. Using your logic, They rank higher than foreman as well.
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You are comparing the 1976 and 73 versions of ali that norton fought with a shot 78 -81 ali please.. Dont be silly

fists of fury · Jan 29, 2016

I'd favour Holyfield, especially in a brawl.

swagdelfadeel · Jan 29, 2016

fists of fury said: ↑

I'd favour Holyfield, especially in a brawl.
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In a brawl? :huh

rodney · Jan 29, 2016

swagdelfadeel said: ↑

I always felt that, out of heavyweight history, if you were looking for a perfect opponent to stop Evander Holyfield, Sonny Liston would have been it. Sonny was exactly the kind of opponent, Holyfield struggled so much against and, if I could draw a parallel between this fight and any other from his career, it would most likely have been the first Lewis fight. However the difference I expect is that it would have been significantly more intense and it wouldn't go the distance. Evander Holyfield was a great champion and a man of exceptional boxing skill. But considering his mentality, he was a fighter first and foremost, and this is what would cause his demise in this match.

The Match:

Round 1: they both start at slower pace, Liston taking the center of the ring, jabbing and looking for his opening and Holyfield relaxed, staying out, moving well and trying jab with him early. Both are cautious in the beginning not wanting to make any mistakes. Near the end of the round Liston goes for a right hand lead, but Holyfield times him, weaves and gets through with a solid left hook counter, which gets his attention. 10-9 Holyfield

Round 2: starts in similar fashion with Evander staying on the outside, moving laterally and trying to box and Liston intense, just looking for his opportunity. He notices that Holyfield may be getting a little to comfortable early and at one moment suddenly he steps in, cracks him with a 1-2, right hand gets through the guard and there's the knock down. It's flash and Holyfield isn't hurt, but he now realizes in no uncertain terms who he's up against here. Liston dominates the rest of the round and looks to get him with a couple of more big shots, but Holyfield is ready for them. 10-8 Liston

Round 3: Liston takes the initiative now and opens up with a jab and two crushing body hooks which definitely hurt Evander. He goes quickly for another assault but gets tied up in the clinch. Holyfield takes advantage here and gets him with a solid uppercut just as they break up but Liston takes it well. Moments after they both come in with a 1-2, but Liston follows up with a killer left hook which only just misses. He pushes forward again and gets Holyfield on the ropes where he lands few more solid body shots as the round ends. 10-9 Liston

Round 4: Liston taking the center again, looking to unleash his attack and turn this into a brawl. But at one moment he over commits as he lunges with a left hand, misses, goes of balance and Holyfield catches him with a short right hand on the temple which hurts him. Liston covers up as Holyfield now comes after him. He fires in a 1-2 then a left hook to the body and another to the head and another right hook after it, but Liston manages to weather the storm, he blocks most of that well and ties him up after the last shot. After the break Holyfield tries to unleash again but is met by a stiff jab which stops him in his tracks for the moment. He finishes strong non the less and gets through with another combo right on the bell. 10-9 Holyfield.

Round 5: Liston is now recovered and he starts powering forward again, but more cautiously this time around. He comes through with a double jab - right hand which sends Holyfield backwards. Liston follows him on the ropes looking to open up, but Holyfield moves out well. Evander now with a left hand of his own, but Liston walks right through it and cracks him with a solid left hook counter and now an exchange breaks out and he gets the better of it. Another exchange as the round ends and again it goes to Liston. 10-9 Liston

Round 6: starts very aggressively. Holyfield wastes no time and nails Liston with a solid left hook lead, but Sonny takes it and fires right back. Now a fight is breaking out and this is exactly what Holyfield doesn't need. They get into another trade where Liston gets through with a huge right hook which rocks Holyfield as they clinch up. The referee breaks them up, but Evander now is seriously shaken. Sonny picks up on that immediately and takes full advantage. Quickly he steps in, fakes a jab and crushes him with a crippling right hand lead and Holyfield goes down hard. He manages to beat the count, but only just and now Liston is all over him. He bulls him on the ropes and unleashes. A short right to the temple sends Holyfield stumbling to the side as Liston jumps right after him and fires in another wide left hook which drops Evander again. Miraculously he picks him self up again, but he is out on his feet now and this match is all but over. Another quick barrage by Liston finished by a big left uppercut after which the ref jumps in to stop it as Holyfield sinks down again.

Liston by TKO in 6.
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In your dreams. Holyfield had way too many tools for Listen and was just as strong.

2piece · Jan 29, 2016

rodney said: ↑

In your dreams. Holyfield had way too many tools for Listen and was just as strong.
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Right I actually haven't seen Liston bull anyone into the ropes. I have seen it happen to him though. Plus Evander would jump on him early and force Liston to fight at a pace that he has never fought at.

UFC2015 · Jan 29, 2016

Holyfield heart will win him this fight. The guy will just not take no for an answer.

abdelfadeel · Jan 30, 2016

2piece said: ↑

Right I actually haven't seen Liston bull anyone into the ropes. I have seen it happen to him though. Plus Evander would jump on him early and force Liston to fight at a pace that he has never fought at.
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:huh

abdelfadeel · Jan 30, 2016

rodney said: ↑

In your dreams. Holyfield had way too many tools for Listen and was just as strong.
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Holyfield was a blown up cruserweight, their's no physical advantage that Holyfield would have over Liston. Not one.

swagdelfadeel · Feb 12, 2016

rodney said: ↑

In your dreams. Holyfield had way too many tools for Listen and was just as strong.
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