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.
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