Who was the better conditioned heavyweight?

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  1. Charles White

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    Both were always in excellent shape throughout their entire careers. But which one was in the better condition overall?
     
  2. Charles White

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    The edge in stamina obviously goes to Holyfield. But what about the other physicalities (spelling)?
     
  3. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Holyfield,he was the perfect athlete,just look at him now,the man is 46 and looks 28
     
  4. Charles White

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    Agreed. Anybody seen Bruno lately? Did he keep his physique?
     
  5. Punisher33

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    I feel both had stamina issues throughout there respective careers, we all seen Hoyfield fall apart towards the end of both the Moorer fight and the 3rd Bowe fight, which he looked basically washed up in. Bruno shown stamina problems as well, against both Tyson and Lewis a few years later.

    I think it's safe to say, both men had great physiques, some of the best the Heavyweight division has ever seen, but as far as conditioning goes, Holyfield wins it hands down.
     
  6. RUSKULL

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    Holyfield, although Bruno was usually cut like a statue...................
     
  7. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    He usually goes to Haye fights.Saw him in march at Haye vs Macca...he looked good but not excellent.
     
  8. Charles White

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    There were medical issues involved in those fights with Holyfield supposedly. But who knows. Definitely the most fit heavyweights I can think of.
     
  9. Charles White

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    You talkin roids or the other? Holyfield never used bad drugs that I know of.:huh
     
  10. Charles White

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    Cool. Probably still better than most men his age.
     
  11. Punisher33

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    I think both men were some of the best built top tier Heavyweights, but certainly not the best Conditioned Heavyweights of all-time, but compared to this era's Heavyweights, both men are head and shoulders above the rest.
     
  12. Charles White

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    :good That's what I was trying to say.
     
  13. catasyou

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    Sorry,he was at Haybe vs Barrett,he also looked good there,seemed flabby like any man his age.
     
  14. Charles White

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    :lol: That is where you and I differ my friend. But it's cool. I was thinking about Bruno's physique for the first Tyson fight, and for the second fight... Definitely bigger...:think
     
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