Golota vs Tyson

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  1. D MAN

    D MAN "Twinkle Toes" McJack

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    Golota was smooth, no doubt. Beauty jab and solid mechanics in his combos. Not ‘forced’ at all. He was used to being the bigger more powerful guy though, and sometimes freaked out when things weren’t going easy..
     
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  2. Irish

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    He was scared of victory. Probably suffering from imposter syndrome.
     
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  3. Azazel

    Azazel "Twinkle Toes" McJack

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    Getting dqed twice in a row , for the HW (people) championship, while comfortably ahead is really mind-blowing. The only thing that even come close that I can think of is the Terry Norris - Santana fiascos. Especially the second fight when he seemed in total control and so close to the finish line...
     
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  4. Azazel

    Azazel "Twinkle Toes" McJack

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    Btw, reading about the fight on Wikipedia, they mention that Bowe and Lewis had an agreement to fight each other after their ''tune up'', meaning Mercer for Lewis abd Golata for Bowe. I never knew it.
     
  5. Azazel

    Azazel "Twinkle Toes" McJack

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    Agreed, no way imo that a big strong guy like Bowe was ruined by the Holyfield fights. Not taking his career seriously is what killed it. Having a fridge in your bedroom is the kind of outrageous silliness you'd see in a cartoon...
     
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    Golota was easily beating Grant too, which if he'd won, would've probably given him another shot at Lewis, but then seemed to fall apart.
     
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  7. Jesus of montreal

    Jesus of montreal WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

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    It was a close fightz he wasnt easily beating him
     

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