I am a big Evander Holyfield fan and therefore can critically analyse his career in terms of being a top 10 heavyweight champion for this thread.

I will not be critical of his wins against unmotivated Buster Douglas, getting knocked down by Bert Cooper or defending his titles against “old” Holmes or Foreman and hollow Tyson.

I will be critical against losing twice to Bowe, weak chinned Moorer and Lennox Lewis during his best years as heavyweight champion. That should not make the top 10 list, far too many inconsistent fights to be in the top 10.