Tyson/Holyfield 91 Build-Up.

I favor Holyfield too but i think it is worth noting.

 

We were robbed of an epic fight, I was gutted when it was cancelled. Watching that old footage would make my hair stand on end if I had any.

 

Evander was a litle smaller though at that time. That was prime Holyfield who had a totally different style. He fought like a middleweight almost. He threw alot of punches and combinatons. Sometimes he got gassed because he couldnt move some of those big guys. Also Tyson was better in `91. He still had some speed then.
On the flip side I do think that Evander knew that he could go into deep water with Tyson . That place in a bout when it really has nothing to do with boxing.

 

He did counter but he also was strong enough stand his ground and even push Tyson back. The extra weight may have helped him absorb Tyson`s early power. Evander also developed some intangible skills on the inside that served him well. IMO if you try to move around and give ground to Tyson you are making a mistake.

 

I don't that specifically but that was later in his career.