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holyfield gets another world title crack

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by MamaDidntLoveMe (U3254154) 13 November 2008
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I am the only one that thinks this is a disgrace. Holyfield is around 10 years past his best, yet continues to pursue a mistaken belief that he somehow still has it. he now needs protecting from himself or else he will end up dying in the ring.

at 46 with deteriorating speech, should he be allowed to fight?

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posted Nov 20, 2008

MMA will overtake boxing and it is due to jokes such as this! Name another sport where you can come back in at 46 and challenge for a world title? TOTAL FARCE!!!!

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posted Nov 20, 2008

Golf........

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posted Nov 20, 2008

That 7ft russian will destroy Holyfield.

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posted Nov 21, 2008

Like most others here i think it is wrong that he is allowed to fight on.

Big George is the oldest champ in history but he had taken 10 yrs out before coming back to win the title again.

He was also big and strong and deserved his tilt at the title.

Holyfield has not been a good fighter in years and does not deserve a shot at the title.

Lets hope he gets knocked out in the 1st round and will then finally realise it is time to hang up the gloves.

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posted Nov 24, 2008

mma?, handy legend?,, do you actualy watch ufc?.. randy isnt young and he was the world champ, and anyway boxing is still the beter sport and it shows as it generates alot more money, the usa know that their boxers are in dicline and are clinging on to the hope that mma will replace boxing,, america isnt the only place where you box!!

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posted Nov 24, 2008

Foreman was a blob when he came back.
Holyfield looks in good shape but really, do we need these guys coming back?
Talk of Lewis coming back if $100m is on offer.
Bowe is set to come back.
Big Frank will be coming back soon at this rate!

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posted Nov 24, 2008

Is 'Enery dead yet? Maybe we can wheel him out too

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posted Nov 24, 2008

The whole heavyweight brackett is a farce! Hopefully Haye can come in and clean out!

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posted Dec 11, 2008

just a reply to handy-legend. i agree that 46 is a bit old, but you just shot yourself in the foot, you were banging on about MMA, what about the randy coutore v brock lesnar fight? Randy was 45 years old. double standards?

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posted Dec 20, 2008

Anyone else get reminded of Rocky 4? When Creed, against better advice, just couldn't resist one more big fight, takes on a giant Russian and...

I do fear what could happen here.

Yes, similarities to the Apollo Creed thing I thought of too. Can't believe a terrible sequel plot has manifested itself into reality.

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