Evander Holyfield wants to fight Russian giant Nikolay Valuev

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Veteran boxer Evander Holyfield fancies his chances against Russia's new giant WBA heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev.

43-year-old American Evander Holyfield, a former world heavyweight champion, said he was not worried about Nikolay Valuev's massive 7ft, 24st frame.


"I'm hoping that I get the opportunity to fight him," Evander Holyfield said. "It would be a good show.

"The art of the game of boxing is not so much the size but what you can do with what God's given you."


6ft 2in Evander Holyfield, who beat Mike Tyson twice in 1996 and 1997, believes he can overcome the giant boxer despite the significant height advantage.

"You can be big but if you can't fight, you don't have the punch or don't have the skills that are necessary then you're just another fighter," Evander Holyfield said.

"It's obvious that he'll get tired if you move a lot. I should have faster hands so I should be able to dot in and dot out and hit him with a lot of punches.

"He could throw one hard shot and that could be it - but you've got to not let him hit you and you've got to hit him."

Go Evander !!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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AP Sprots News -

Veteran boxer Evander Holyfield fancies his chances against Russia's new giant WBA heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev.

43-year-old American Evander Holyfield, a former world heavyweight champion, said he was not worried about Nikolay Valuev's massive 7ft, 24st frame.


"I'm hoping that I get the opportunity to fight him," Evander Holyfield said. "It would be a good show.

"The art of the game of boxing is not so much the size but what you can do with what God's given you."


6ft 2in Evander Holyfield, who beat Mike Tyson twice in 1996 and 1997, believes he can overcome the giant boxer despite the significant height advantage.

"You can be big but if you can't fight, you don't have the punch or don't have the skills that are necessary then you're just another fighter," Evander Holyfield said.

"It's obvious that he'll get tired if you move a lot. I should have faster hands so I should be able to dot in and dot out and hit him with a lot of punches.

"He could throw one hard shot and that could be it - but you've got to not let him hit you and you've got to hit him."

Go Evander !!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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What do you think ??? I like Evander's chances.... well know more after his next fight on Fox...

He has done enough and i wish he would retire, i dont want to see him hurt more..

But if he has to, knocking out the giant would give him the best most legendary exit any boxer has had i think.

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He has done enough and i wish he would retire, i dont want to see him hurt more..

But if he has to, knocking out the giant would give him the best most legendary exit any boxer has had i think.

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Poom, it would not happen. Nikolai Valuev would play him like a toy and crush him to the canvus.
Evander, you are rich, accomplished and revered by many. Why be humiliated by a young giant who does not have your aged, past glorious skills?

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He has done enough and i wish he would retire, i dont want to see him hurt more..

But if he has to, knocking out the giant would give him the best most legendary exit any boxer has had i think.

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I agree ! I think it s winnable fight for Evander and it would seal the deal ! he could go out in Glory

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He has done enough and i wish he would retire, i dont want to see him hurt more..

But if he has to, knocking out the giant would give him the best most legendary exit any boxer has had i think.

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Poom, it would not happen. Nikolai Valuev would play him like a toy and crush him to the canvus.
Evander, you are rich, accomplished and revered by many. Why be humiliated by a young giant who does not have your aged, past glorious skills?

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heh i do agree it wont happen, but just in theory it would be great.

Holyfields needs to give it up. Doesn't he remember he lost to Larry Donald? It would be a sparring session for Valuev

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Holyfields needs to give it up. Doesn't he remember he lost to Larry Donald? It would be a sparring session for Valuev

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Live in the past die in the past ! This is the new Evander ! A new version of an old Evander ! yeah but he also remebers he beat Bowe, and Tyson. and Valuev aint all that , i seen footage. He just Tall and have a great jab, but he don't move around that well. Evander would take him IMO Donald was quick on his feet. This guy is like quick sand slow feet wise

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Holyfields needs to give it up. Doesn't he remember he lost to Larry Donald? It would be a sparring session for Valuev

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Live in the past die in the past ! This is the new Evander ! A new version of an old Evander ! yeah but he also remebers he beat Bowe, and Tyson. and Valuev aint all that , i seen footage. He just Tall and have a great jab, but he don't move around that well. Evander would take him IMO Donald was quick on his feet. This guy is like quick sand slow feet wise

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Bro I know Valuev ain't sh*t, but Holyfield at this stage is laughable!!!

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Holyfields needs to give it up. Doesn't he remember he lost to Larry Donald? It would be a sparring session for Valuev

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Live in the past die in the past ! This is the new Evander ! A new version of an old Evander ! yeah but he also remebers he beat Bowe, and Tyson. and Valuev aint all that , i seen footage. He just Tall and have a great jab, but he don't move around that well. Evander would take him IMO Donald was quick on his feet. This guy is like quick sand slow feet wise

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Bro I know Valuev ain't sh*t, but Holyfield at this stage is laughable!!!

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O man don't say that, Evander was the shit, Lets give him one more chance at this ridiculous title Belt. I’ll trade Holyfield for Ruiz ! just no more Ruiz ever ! Please !!!!! LMFAO

does holyfield have a visa to go fight in germany?

I really dont understand why Holyfield continues to fight, when it is so blatently obvious that he has nothing left. I think Valuev would beat Evander and i really really dont even rate Valuev, its just a sign of how poor Evander has become.

Thank the lord for some people talking sense.

Can't people see past their enjoyment of Evander and his many great fights and realise the man is seriously risking his life (and his dignity) every time he steps through the ropes. I think even John Ruiz would dance around him at this stage in his career. The man should be stripped of any potential licence and be forced to retire, he's not thinking clearly any more.

People should want their heroes to retire with dignity, not stagger out for another beating as a shell of their former selves. Particularly considering even if he did beat Valuev it would be less than meaningless. Congratulations Evander you beat one of those worst champions in heavyweight history by virtue of throwing 14 punches in 12 rounds to Valuev's 9. Boxing doesn't need another freakshow like this. Tune into a few divisions below and start watching the real stuff.

All I can say is Evander if he fights Valuev is going to make him out to be a god... after Valuev beats a braindamaged 40+ year old "real deal" Holyfield. Its really a shame.

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Thank the lord for some people talking sense.

Can't people see past their enjoyment of Evander and his many great fights and realise the man is seriously risking his life (and his dignity) every time he steps through the ropes. I think even John Ruiz would dance around him at this stage in his career. The man should be stripped of any potential licence and be forced to retire, he's not thinking clearly any more.

People should want their heroes to retire with dignity, not stagger out for another beating as a shell of their former selves. Particularly considering even if he did beat Valuev it would be less than meaningless. Congratulations Evander you beat one of those worst champions in heavyweight history by virtue of throwing 14 punches in 12 rounds to Valuev's 9. Boxing doesn't need another freakshow like this. Tune into a few divisions below and start watching the real stuff.

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Actually Cruiserweight it action packed. that just one division down. anyway how you going to strip a man from his ability to earn a living when he passes his medical exams? Evander has the right to fight on, and I want to see him do well. Hell this division is so weak I hear Frazier might be making a comeback ! LOL. Dude beating that 7'2 giant at 42 years of age would be a great accomplishment. And Evander can do it .

lol "dot in and dot out" ...i think thats "dart in and dart out in Holyfields southern accent

evander gets kod in 3. way to old. never fought anyone near this size. honestly evander is just looking to keep his name out there. sad thing is that don king would most likely let nick fight him knowing evander would get beat up , thus pumping up nick earning potential. sad really.

You have it right; there is no way this once superb fighter can defeat Valuev.

Evanders wanted to fight him for a while, i remeber him being interveiwed by BBC a while ago cause it was on the bbc sport website and i think that was about 6 mounths ago. What if Mike Tyson came out of retirement and fought Evander Holyfeild.

Tyson and Evander should stay retired

Say it ain't so Evander

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Tyson and Evander should stay retired

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Agreed; both.

I don't expect Holyfield to get past Jeremy Bates let alone Valuev :-\