Holyfield vs. Quawi I

**Taeth** · 06-09-2006 06:49 AM

First time watching it... Wow how did these guys survived? It was like Corrales vs. Castillo except 15 rounds, and they are both almost 190pounds at the weigh in... I think this is the best fight I've ever seen... though Holyfield wasn't close to as skilled as when he fought at the heavywieghts... or in as good of shape.

**smashcrusher** · 06-09-2006 06:54 AM

Agreed. It's the closest thing I've ever seen to Hagler-Hearns.

**Purist** · 06-09-2006 07:20 AM

I thought Corrales Castillo would be closer to Hagler Hearns.

And Qawi WON!!!

**amat** · 06-09-2006 08:18 AM

It was the greatest cruiserweight fight of all time. While that's not saying to mch, it's still a great fight. I wouldn't put it above Chico-Castillo or Hagler Hearns though. It's been such a long time since I've seen that fight, I'm due to watch it soon.

**bigragu** · 06-09-2006 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by Taeth

First time watching it... Wow how did these guys survived? It was like Corrales vs. Castillo except 15 rounds, and they are both almost 190pounds at the weigh in... I think this is the best fight I've ever seen... though Holyfield wasn't close to as skilled as when he fought at the heavywieghts... or in as good of shape.

man do you guys know how to make someone feel old.....I remember watching that fight as well.....an absolute classic...I love Quawi...the way he always seemed to be smiling.....this name before the change was Dwight Braxton right?....can anybody confirm or tell me what quawi's name was before the change....

**amat** · 06-09-2006 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by bigragu

Originally Posted by Taeth

First time watching it... Wow how did these guys survived? It was like Corrales vs. Castillo except 15 rounds, and they are both almost 190pounds at the weigh in... I think this is the best fight I've ever seen... though Holyfield wasn't close to as skilled as when he fought at the heavywieghts... or in as good of shape.

man do you guys know how to make someone feel old.....I remember watching that fight as well.....an absolute classic...I love Quawi...the way he always seemed to be smiling.....this name before the change was Dwight Braxton right?....can anybody confirm or tell me what quawi's name was before the change....

Yup it was Dwight Braxton. I think that was his name when he fought Saad Muhammad.

**Taeth** · 06-09-2006 11:29 AM

Why did they have such bad defense? It wasn't horrible, but they weren't blocking like any shots... In Castillo vs. Corrales their hooks were crisp, and they kept their other hand by their chin... IN this fight it was literally I'll hit you, and you hit me.