When did Holyfield skill set start to decline

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by steve1990, Jan 6, 2018.


When did Holyfield skill set start declining

  1. The 1st Moorer fight

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  2. After the 3rd bowe fight

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    26.3%

  3. After the Tyson fights

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    26.3%

  4. Other please specify

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  1. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    I agree with those saying after the first Bowe fight. It was a slow burn, and after initially dimming, his flame flickered up again in a second peak of sorts. But I don't think Holyfield or Bowe were ever quite the same after their first war.
     
    Rumsfeld, Jan 8, 2018
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  2. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    Bowe 3 was for a medical condition he had. I don' recall him gassing in Moorer 2 but I haven' viewed that bout in awhie
     
    ETM, Jan 9, 2018
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  3. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

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    Holy did not look good here, but Bean's spoiler style could be a reason why.
     
    Mendoza, Jan 9, 2018
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