Prime Holyfield vs. The Klitschkos.

Both would be great fights

 

As much as I like the K Bros, I have to pick Evander over both of them, assuming were talking prime for prime performances. But these are very close fights to call.

 

I see Holy beating Vlad, likely by late rounds KO, but losing a decision to Vitaly.

 

Holyfield in both

 

I think Holyfield would be the perfect guy to beat both of them.

Evander had good speed and was pretty quick on his feet. He could move side to side and in and out before either of those guys could reset. He also had the guts to let his hands go when he does slide into range.

Holyfield threw some of the nicest combinations in heavyweight history. Not to mention a great chin/heart.

Holyfield stops Wlad. Wins a decision over Vitali.

 

Having just watched Bowe vs Holyfield; I would go with both Klits over him.

Holy doesn't have the defense to avoid either one of their jabs all night; and if he tries to come inside the physically stronger Klits would tie him up and clinch and hold him.

I like Holy.. a lot; but I just really don't think he could get inside and stay there enough to do enough damage.. I mean.. he doesn't actually hit THAT hard for a heavy.. not when we talk about his power being a factor in the fight.

 

I like Evander to stop Wlad ,and decision Vitali.

 

I see Holyfield squeezing out decisions in both.

 

Agreed ...

 

Yeah he gave Lewis some problems in the second fight, KO Wlad, UD Vitali.

 

Vitali has a problem against pressure, see Chisora and Byrd and he didn't look good backed up against Lennox. His low hands mean when he backs up he has problems and his power isn't enough to keep Holyfield off him imo So I think younger Holyfield would beat Vitali with his technical high workrate pressure

Wlad is another matter, he doesn't really react too well to pressure either, but Holyfield doesn't too well against top jab and spoiling skills either. I think I'd lean towards Wlad winning here though as a technical boxer he's quicker and a better technician than Vitali

 

Tough fights for all, The jab of Vlad and the outside battle of both brothers may be a different look than Bowe or Lennox....Evander may close the gap but eat a lot from the outside...different styles and tough men for Evander to overcome and get inside with and he may catch a rocket from Vlad.....Evander will give it his all but against prime K's not an easy fight to win

 

Holyfield could brawl a bit though.

I'm not sure if Wlad's clinch is enough to neutralize Holyfield on the inside.

Even old Holyfield gave a solid performance against Lewis in the rematch.

 

Holyfield would beat them both clearly.