Boxing is back big time.

El Kabong · 11-20-2009 08:29 PM

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

**0james0** · 11-21-2009 12:36 PM

In the UK at least, Haye is doing his own boxing PR tour. For what he has achieved in creating interest by beating the giant, compares to what others are doing.

Manny and Floyd are the top dogs and sports fans will all know who they are and how great they are, but much like the Nintendo, people from all walks know who Haye is and wanted to watch and get involved. I'd be suprised if you did a UK survey and more people across the general public knew who Manny and Floyd were than Haye.

For that I give him credit. He's been on pretty much every TV show possible pre and post fight creating interest in him.

No doubt the other two are bigger and better stars, without a doubt. But you cannot knock what Haye is doing. He has a plan and so far it is coming off.

**Master** · 11-21-2009 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by Lyle

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 definitely 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

Holyfield was very inconsistent, against Bowe he was winning but got into a brawl with Bowe who was landing low blows, nearly KO'ed by Cooper, struggled unduly with Homes and Foreman. On his day he was a handful but beatable.