Who was the best HW of the 1990's?

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Who was better in the 1990's?

  1. The Real Deal

    10 vote(s)
    32.3%
  2. The Lion

    21 vote(s)
    67.7%
  1. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I kind of see it the same way. Holyfield was the HEART of the 90’s. He fought just about everybody who mattered and was in some of the most exciting fights in both victory and defeat. Lennox Lewis had the better record during the decade, more title fight wins and more decisive performances. For that reason I rank Lewis the best heavy in the 90’s. But without Evander the 90’s wouldn’t BE the 90’s if that makes sense.

    EDIT: I just double checked and I was wrong about Lewis having more title fight wins during the 90’s. Evander was 9-3-1 in championship bouts for the decade and Lewis was 9-1-1. And I believe more of Evander’s title wins were for lineage. Also Lewis had the knockout loss to McCall and Evander’s 3 title losses were to Bowe, Moorer, and Lewis ( the third Bowe fight wasn’t for the title. )

    I think their ratings in the 90’s are actually closer than I thought.
     
    Last edited: Jul 9, 2026
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