That first Holyfield Bowe fight was EPIC, you just don't get fights as those anymore. You also don't get fighters with the heart of Holyfield anymore, that guy knew how to take a licking and keep on ticking
If Riddick Bowe had had the same year-round work ethic Holyfield had, he could easily have remained the undisputed heavyweight champion for at least four years. He had that much natural ability. But as was the case with Buster Douglas and other fighters over the years, once a person becomes a multi-millionaire, they just aren't as hungry -- and therefore not as dedicated -- as they used to be. Holyfield stands out in the sense that he was always in shape, and always threw multi-punch combinations (as opposed to the punch-once-and-grab habit that aging heavyweights often fall prey to as they grow older). Pound-for-pound, Holyfield is easily one of the ten greatest professional boxers to ever step into the ring, and his exceptional willpower is perhaps the primary reason why.
two absolute lions. it's a shame Bowe deteriorated as quickly as he did, he was a monster in his prime. and Holyfield was an unusual dichotomy of technical smarts and sheer grit.
My 7th grade teacher in typing class. Brought in a VHS copy of this fight the following Monday. And let us watch it why she graded papers. Ms. Moore. She was a awesome teacher.
Holyfield will always be my favorite fighter. I always respected the fact that he was afraid of no one. He was a great boxer but was happy to brawl. He is definetly one of the best ever. To me the the Best. Warrior!