Joe Louis V Holyfield

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  1. Pascals Wager

    Pascals Wager Undisputed Champion

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    Who, Why?
     
  2. Trplsec

    Trplsec Sleeps in a Cage

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    Holyfield wins one of the greatest 15 round HW Fights in History.

    Both guys land often and powerfully yet never able to finish the other. In the end, Holyfield's work rate force the judges to give him the nod.

    They rematch and Louis wins a narrow split decision as he adjust his game plan to force the fight inside at every opportunity. On the inside he is able to land more effective shots and slow Holy's pace.

    The Louis win sets up the rubber match. Holy is on his toes from the opening bell bouncing in and out with heavy combinations. Louis tries to duplicate his previous performance but Holyfield's speed in and out of exchanges leaves Louis flat footed and lunging. Eventually Holy lands a brutal counter left hook as Louis presses forward that ends the fight.
     
  3. slystaff

    slystaff Im Banned

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    Well said. Your analysis roves that you know the sport
     

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