Who do you have higher on your ATG HW rankings (Johnson or Holyfield)

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  1. KuRuPT

    KuRuPT Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    As the title says, who do you place higher and why?
     
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  2. 70sFan865

    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Holyfield by around 5 spots. Better top wins and more impressive overall resume. Johnson's longevity makes it closer though.
     
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  3. KasimirKid

    KasimirKid Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Johnson is a pretty common name. Just to clarify, what is his first name?
     
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  4. Mendoza

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

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    I think both are over rated but Holyfield beat better fighters.

    Johnson never came close to beating fighters as good as Bowe and Tyson and lost to men in his prime that Holyfield would have likely beaten by a good margin.
     
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  5. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Johnson at the top 5 ever. Maybe # 1. Holyfield beat Tyson. That's good.
     
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  6. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Do what you like, it's very close. I go for Holyfield these days.
     
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  7. TipNom

    TipNom Active Member Full Member

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    Holyfield, because I feel he beat better fighters
     
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