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Title: Evander Holyfield comeback Post by: bolt pp on August 27, 2006, 07:29:19 AM I watched a replay of Holyfields comeback fight yesterday.
I wont say he was impressive because of the class of opponent he faced but he looked fit and healthy and seemed enthusiastic and articulate in he's post match interview. I know that he's been declined license to box in certain places(NewYork i think) but am wondering just how sharp he has to be in the appallingly bad heavyweight division to make a serious impact. I've seen fighters in a lot worse shape than holyfield and think that, irrespective of the medical repercussions, he has a good chance of regaining a heavyweight championship. However, that being said i think a precedent should be set by a state refusing, on medical grounds, to licence a fighter. I think such a refusal should be adhered to by all other states, countries and governing bodies of boxing, I find it strange how two separate medical boards, when scrutinising the well being of a fighter, can come up with such conflicting conclusions. Title: Re: Evander Holyfield comeback Post by: Nem on August 27, 2006, 08:05:14 AM He shouldn't be allowed to fight - period!
Title: Re: Evander Holyfield comeback Post by: Bazzaboy on August 27, 2006, 10:57:09 AM I watched a replay of Holyfields comeback fight yesterday. I wont say he was impressive because of the class of opponent he faced but he looked fit and healthy and seemed enthusiastic and articulate in he's post match interview. I know that he's been declined license to box in certain places(NewYork i think) but am wondering just how sharp he has to be in the appallingly bad heavyweight division to make a serious impact. I've seen fighters in a lot worse shape than holyfield and think that, irrespective of the medical repercussions, he has a good chance of regaining a heavyweight championship. However, that being said i think a precedent should be set by a state refusing, on medical grounds, to licence a fighter. I think such a refusal should be adhered to by all other states, countries and governing bodies of boxing, I find it strange how two separate medical boards, when scrutinising the well being of a fighter, can come up with such conflicting conclusions. He should be kept as far away as possible from the ring for his own safety. I didn't see his comeback fight but I did see his fights against Larry Donald, James Toney and John Ruiz and they were very painful to watch for any Holyfield fan, and at 44 I can't see him rediscovering his old ability. Title: Re: Evander Holyfield comeback Post by: Sark79 on August 27, 2006, 11:12:38 AM He shouldn't be allowed to fight - period! I agree Title: Re: Evander Holyfield comeback Post by: BrumBilly on August 27, 2006, 04:07:13 PM If medically fit he should be allowed to fight. I wouldn't be interested in watching it tho. Way past his prime and with nowt to prove other than how stupid often great boxers are. Easily way more classy than Lewis in the ring but makes Lennox look like a genius outside it. IMO.
Title: Re: Evander Holyfield comeback Post by: The Baron on August 27, 2006, 06:10:52 PM He shouldn't be allowed to fight - period! I agree I also agree. This guy was without doubt my favourite fighter in any weight class. Now I just feel sad watching him. |