Sonny Liston v Evander Holyfield

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Robbi, Nov 24, 2011.


  1. ticar

    ticar Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    also holyfield always had problemes with good jabs,lewis,holmes,bowe,and sonny has the better jab
     
  2. dmoney5787

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  3. Holyfield by late TKO. Faced Bowe,Foreman,Lewis. Has Iron chin and great recovery time.
     
  4. dmoney5787

    dmoney5787 Member Full Member

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    True Story.
     
  5. choklab

    choklab cocoon of horror Full Member

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    No. Liston was a genuine 6'1''. evander never ever was 6'3''. evander was listed as 6'1'' all the way through his crusier weight career then "became" 6'2 and a half for his HW debut. later (after shaving his hair off) he "grew" yet another half inch on the "tale of the tape" stats. evander is most likley 6 foot.

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  6. RockysSplitNose

    RockysSplitNose Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This is very true Liston is FAR bigger than Holy naturally - I don't think Holy would be able to cope with an aggressive Liston - Liston's huge strength and power in all of his fights was too much for all his opponents no matter who they were or whatever the outcome - all the fights I've ever watched of Liston it always seems unfair on the other guy the advantage in strength and power he had over everyone and it would be no different here Liston would advance continually and trouble Evander with that ramrod jab - Liston would would I think finish what Riddick Bowe almost finished in Bowe-Holyfield I - Evander would get knocked bandy - I think watching Holyfield-Foreman it is clear that Foreman would as a young man have far too much power and strength for Holy and probably beat him quite conclusively - I think Liston is better than Foreman so I think Sonny beats Holy hands down
     
  7. boxersk

    boxersk T.C.B. Full Member

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    i think holyfield wins if he moves in and out and keeps light on his feet and not brawl with sonny.
     
  8. choklab

    choklab cocoon of horror Full Member

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    goes without saying:good
     
  9. Kid Bacon

    Kid Bacon All-Time-Fat Full Member

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    Those quotes crack me up. Seems Shavers packed a mean punch after all :yep