Rating the All Time Heavyweights in 10 Categories

I think 6 or 7 for his durability is about right I think 8 is a bit too high he showed some toughness in fights but not enough to rate him 8 for me.

I've always thought Lewis's footwork wasn't the best am I being harsh with 6 ? It's just i remember Lewis's footwork not being his strongest attribute.

If you do anymore I'll compare my list to yours we've been mostly similar in alot of our answers.

 

Great thread and great estimation from @dmt and @Dynamicpuncher

 

Wladimir Klitschko:

Power - 10
Physical attributes - 10
Handspeed, combination punching, accuracy - 8 (great hand speed and accuracy, combination punching not so good - that's why it's 8)
Footwork - 9 (I think Wlad had amazing footwork for such a big guy)
Defense - 8
Durability - 5,5
Heart - 9
Killer instinct - 8
Endurance - 7
Ring generalship - 10

Overall - 84,5

 

1988 Mike Tyson (Tubbs, Holmes, Spinks fights)
1.Power: 9.5
It would be 9 because the last name is not Foreman or Shavers, so it is not "superior", but in 1988, the only time Holmes and Spinks were knocked out
2. Physical attributes: 8
In 1988 there is only one word - explosiveness
3. Handspeed, combination punching and accuracy: 10
1988 - 10
4. Footwork : 9
5. Defense: 9
Although Majku 1988 didn't need defense that much. Incredible head movement until 1988.
6. Durability: 9
Douglas needed a few very hard punches, as did Holyfield when it was no longer there in 1988.
7. Heart : 8
1988 - 8
8. Killer instinct : 10
9. Endurance: 7.5
1988 - 8, but if he was fighting peak Holmes in 1988, hmmm
10. Ring generalship: 8.5
So young, and so short (also small reach) and to be remembered as - speedkills (a more brutal version of Rocky Marciano).
Overall: 88,5

 

Evander Holyfield

Power - 7 Whilst he had underrated power I don't think he's quite an 8 because he simply didn't stop many Heavyweights.

Physical Attributes - 8 When he bulked up he was a good sized Heavyweight with a Greek god like physique.

Handspeed, Combination punching, Accuracy - 8 Holyfield put punches together very well and had good handspeed. I would say his handspeed is of a similar level to Usyk I gave him an 8 so I'll go 8 for Holyfield aswell.

Footwork - 8 Had good balance I feel like counter punches have to have very good balance. Could also move around the ring very well when he had to aka Bowe 2, Foreman.

Defence - 6 Simply got hit way too much and got involved in too many brawls defence was not his strong point.

Durability - 10 For the amount of wars he was in against bigger guys aswell his chin was tried and tested better than anyone.

Heart - 10 The man was a warrior end of.

Killer instinct - 9 When you hurt Holyfield he give it back and then some one of the best fighters at coming back when hurt he did have a real mean streak.

Endurance - 9 Holyfield was one of the most well conditioned Heavyweights and often went the distance without being tired.

Ring generalship - 7 He has had some good performances where he stuck to a gameplan Foreman, Tyson 1, Bowe 2. But he did get involved in brawls alot when he didn't have to so I'm going to rate him a bit lower based on that.

Overall score = 82

 

You're supposed to rate the peak version, not overall. So he's a 10 in defense

 

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Not a heavy, but for fun:

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