Quote Originally Posted by bilbo
I actually thought he looked pretty good. I know it only went two rounds but he was throwing combinations, his punches were accurate, he was relatively light on his feet.

I know Bates was hardly a test but Evander looked as good as it was possible to look in the circumstances.

What really suprised me though was his post fight conversation, he really wasn't slurring and didn't sound nearly as punchy as I was expecting.

Lets be honest, James Toney looks and sounds far worse than Evander!

I'm rooting for him now, big George proved that miracles do sometimes happen and if anyone can achieve the impossible it's Evander Holyfield.

I would say a collision course with Valuev or Maskaev, maybe Barrett if he beats Valuev is now a likely possibility.

Whether he can go to the well and fight a long hard fight remains to be seen but I think he's justified his desire to carry on.

I'd rate his chance at becoming world champ at around 40%

But if I find some decent odds for it I may lay a wager on it.
Don't encourge him. If you really think he has a chance. Than go watch his fight against the mediocre Larry Donald. Than you'll see what would happen against a live body. Bates was just that bad