Michael Spinks (Holmes 1) vs Evander Holyfield (Qawi 1) both at 190lbs

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Devon, Sep 9, 2026 at 6:39 AM.


Who wins?

  1. Spinks KO/TKO

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  2. Spinks PTS

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  3. Holyfield KO/TKO

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  4. Holyfield PTS

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  1. Devon

    Devon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    That version of Spinks makes 190lbs to take on the green Holyfield that scraped by against Qawi.

    Who wins this matchup?
     
    Devon, Sep 9, 2026 at 6:39 AM
    Devon, Sep 9, 2026 at 6:39 AM
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  2. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Spinks too savvy and too clever for Holyfield who was still a bit green at that stage in his career.

    Spinks by decision in the region of 144-141 over 15 rounds.
     
    Dynamicpuncher, Sep 9, 2026 at 6:43 AM
    Dynamicpuncher, Sep 9, 2026 at 6:43 AM
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  3. zadfrak

    zadfrak Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I got Commander Vander.

    The spinks legs won't be good enough against the cruiser Evander. Decision bout and I really like Evander's accuracy and workrate here. And the Spinks punches will not bother him too much. Not quite walking through them but not backing off either.

    I think it's Spinks that does not like the pace of the fight & working 3 minutes a round.
     
    zadfrak, Sep 9, 2026 at 6:52 AM
    zadfrak, Sep 9, 2026 at 6:52 AM
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  4. ikrasevic

    ikrasevic War for Souls Full Member

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    ikrasevic, Sep 9, 2026 at 6:56 AM
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  5. Philosopher

    Philosopher Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I've got Evander here. Spinks needed space to work, and time. Green Evander gives him neither. Evander by late volume stoppage...
     
    Philosopher, Sep 9, 2026 at 7:27 AM
    Philosopher, Sep 9, 2026 at 7:27 AM
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  6. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Holyfield by split dec.
     
    Fergy, Sep 9, 2026 at 7:45 AM
    Fergy, Sep 9, 2026 at 7:45 AM
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