I think Evander wanted make a statement vs Foreman but he also thought it was going to be easier given Foreman's advanced age and only Evander's ability to modify his gameplan saved him that night.

Evander is definently an All-Time top 10 heavyweight, great great fighter and if he was in his prime right now he would be extremely difficult for any of these current heavyweights to beat. He had power when he needed it, he had good defense, and he had a hell of a chin and his work rate was exceptional