But he looked pretty good. I know this is not classic Holyfield, but this is not the '90's either. I believe he has way more heart than the champions. Can he beat Klitschko, Valuev, Lyahkovic, Maskiev? If I were him, I'd go for Maskiev, CLEARLY the weakest of the 4. Can he make a 5th title reign?
2006-08-20 13:07:04 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Boxing
If I'm not mistaken, last week I raised the same point in one of my answers, and, in another I merely hinted at it. As a matter of fact, I am pretty sure that I mentioned Evanders name in response to your question RE; possibility of a tournament of the (former)Mother Russia's boys. Like I stated then, It would not surprise me in the least if "a blast from the past" emerged and whipped one or two of the current champions. Much like yourself, I look beyond what happened on Friday. Evander is in great shape, as usual, he's much faster than he's been in many years, and we know he's got a heart as big as Texas. Oh yeah, the combinations were outstanding. Punches in bunches, heart, and, focus----I think if those 3 things stay there, your prediction will come true.
2006-08-20 16:45:05 · answer #1 · answered by Cash 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ric ~
In my opinion every fighter has just a limited number of punches he/she can take, agree? I think Holyfield past that point quite a few years back. Evander is forever the warrior and I can not say enough good things about his heart, but at 43 it's just a matter of time before something bad happens to him. He looked great this past weekend, there were flashes of the old Evander, but at what price I say to you. I would like to see Evander a few years down the road being inducted into the Hall of Fame, but I'd also like to be able to understand him and watch him be able to care for himself. Can he beat any of the "Champions" today? Maybe but it's really not worth the thought, I'd like to remember the Holyfield that beat Tyson, the Holyfeild who fought Bowe but not the one who might gain the Heavyweight Championship a record fifth time and might not know who or what he was 10 years from now. You ask great questions Ric, and this is one of them.
2006-08-20 15:46:35 · answer #2 · answered by Santana D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ric, it's a great fantasy. As evidenced by the other answers to your question, Holyfield is a sentimental favorite and a lot of people want this to happen. Hell, I want this to happen. But there's a huge difference between fighting an insurance salesman who lost his last two fights, and getting in the ring with ranked competition.
Holyfield is 43, his body has absorbed punishment from some of the most hellacious wars in heavyweight history and he doesn't have the size advantage enjoyed by George Foreman, in his comeback. He needs to retire before he gets hurt.
2006-08-20 15:55:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Even though he is risking a lot (health problems), I do believe he can win a world title again. In his fight against Jeremy Bates he looked a lot like he did when he fought Buster Douglas. He has his foot work back, he's in great physical shape for a man of 43, and he has HUGE support from his fans. I really hope he does fight for the title just one more time. I wonder if Mr. "Real Deal" Holyfield can even get Lennox Lewis out of retirement for the Heavyweight belt. NOW THAT WOULD BE A GREAT FIGHT!!!
2006-08-20 13:21:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
narrow to none at prevailing the call back, i don't believe of any of the present call holders will supply him a shot at, and 0 of ever growing undisputed champ. I have not something yet appreciate for Evander Holyfield, and he nevertheless has the skill to per chance beat Maskaev or Briggs and would even supply the Chaglev a wrestle, yet at his present day skill element Evander would lose badly to both Klitschko.
2016-11-30 21:47:13 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's always proved the critics wrong. With the heavyweight situation right now, he could win the heavyweight title. He may not be able to unify it like he said but there's a big chance that he'll win the championship for the fifth time. He's the boxer with the biggest heart and never quit.
2006-08-20 19:18:03 · answer #6 · answered by tyrone b 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Realistically, yes he can. He can because of the level of skill he has pushed himself to all this time, up til two or three years ago. And yes, I agree he has taken a fair amount of punishment, but you're more durable when you've conditioned yourself to it. And he has. These are two of the reasons that would enable him to do it again. A third, as we all know: his experience. But the only thing he has to be sure of is getting super focused, and keeping it there. If he does that, we'll see the Real Deal we've seen before. Evander has much more "boxing" skill than the Russian guys are used to dealing with. They've got a learning curve coming to them. He's one of the most skilled, multifaceted, and durable heavyweights they'll ever face. They must know this.
2006-08-20 22:24:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think he has the skill, power, and even speed to do it, but I don't think his body is able to take anymore damage. Personally no one really cares about the heavyweights anymore, because for the most part they are all fat, lazy "boxers". You said it yourself, this is not the 90s anymore, there's no more Lennox Lewis, Mike Tyson (regardless what you think, he was one dangerous SOB in the ring), and others from that time period.
2006-08-21 07:19:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Judging by the positive feed back and the fact that he beat Tyson, when the fight before that he looked ordinary against Bobby Cyz, then Yes. He looked better than ever before in his next reign.
If there is anyone who can then I wouldn't bet against the guy. It would be remarkable and yes I would be following his next fights more intently from now on.
2006-08-21 01:55:04 · answer #9 · answered by Bru 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm sure he will, I saw the Bates fight and he was much better than I had expected, much more combo's than recent years, the legend will return, that's the Real Deal.
2006-08-20 13:30:32 · answer #10 · answered by Steve B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋