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Holyfield Returns to Ring to To Take On 'Russian Giant' for WBA Heavyweight Title
In the News UK ^ | Thursday, 13 Nov 2008 21:29

Posted on 11/13/2008 3:23:13 PM PST by lewisglad

Evander Holyfield is set to return to boxing at the age of 46 with a fight against Russia's Nikolai Valuev for the WBA heavyweight crown.

The fight will take place in Zurich on December 20th and will be Holyfield's first fight since his defeat to Sultan Ibragimov a year ago.

The 35-year-old Valuev, who stands at seven-foot tall and weights over 330lbs, admitted he is taking the threat of Holyfield very seriously.

"Holyfield was a great champion," said Valuev.

"He is very experienced, but I have no doubts that I will beat him. I take this fight very seriously."

"Holyfield is a strong opponent ... Ten years ago I would not have dreamed of getting into the ring with this champion."

Four-time heavyweight champion Holyfield boasts a record of 42 wins and 27 KOs with nine defeats - four of which have come in the last six years.

Holyfield lost his last world title in 2000, while Valuev recaptured the WBA title when he beat John Ruiz in Berlin in August this year.

Holyfield insists that he will keep on fighting until he regains the title again.


TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: boxing; holyfield; valuev
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1 posted on 11/13/2008 3:23:13 PM PST by lewisglad
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To: lewisglad

Where is Rocky??????

Holyfield wasn’t that good in his prime against far less intimidating opponents.


2 posted on 11/13/2008 3:26:59 PM PST by DBCJR (What would you expect?)
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To: NormsRevenge

3 posted on 11/13/2008 3:28:02 PM PST by lewisglad
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To: lewisglad
Who says the Neanderthals are extinct?!
4 posted on 11/13/2008 3:29:17 PM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: lewisglad

Holyfield is an example of what is wrong with boxing. While the champ he is fighting is simply a freak show attraction, Evander has no business fighting for a title.

I wpuld say they need to stop him before he sustains more damage, but I’ve heard him speak often enough to know that it’s too late for that.


5 posted on 11/13/2008 3:34:09 PM PST by SlapHappyPappy
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To: DBCJR
Where is the theme music from 'Rocky IV' when you need it!


6 posted on 11/13/2008 3:35:12 PM PST by lewisglad
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To: DBCJR

I’ll say one thing for Holyfield, he’s got stones.


7 posted on 11/13/2008 3:35:52 PM PST by traderrob6
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To: SlapHappyPappy

This may be a Holmes vs. Ali deal, I’m afrad Holyfield will get seriously hurt so Don King can line his pockets in Europe.


8 posted on 11/13/2008 3:36:50 PM PST by lewisglad
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9 posted on 11/13/2008 3:40:45 PM PST by lewisglad
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To: DBCJR

Holyfield was an excellent cruiserweight who went nuts with steroids and became an excellent “heavyweight”.

That being said he’s out of his mind getting into the ring, he won’t be happy until he has total brain damage, his speech has already suffered a great deal.


10 posted on 11/13/2008 3:41:27 PM PST by word_warrior_bob (You can now see my amazing doggie and new puppy on my homepage!! Come say hello to Jake & Sonny)
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To: lewisglad

That’s one of my favorite movies of all time!


11 posted on 11/13/2008 3:42:17 PM PST by Phoenix11
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To: DBCJR
I liked Hollyfield, mostly because before the fight where he destroyed Mike Tyson he said (then denied he said it) “You don't get enough opportunities in life to beat up a rapist.”
12 posted on 11/13/2008 3:42:55 PM PST by allmendream (Wealth is EARNED not distributed.... so how could it be Redistributed?)
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To: Phoenix11

“I must break you!”


13 posted on 11/13/2008 3:43:31 PM PST by allmendream (Wealth is EARNED not distributed.... so how could it be Redistributed?)
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To: lewisglad

I’d rather see Tyson take in Valuev. It would be interesting to see what would happen to Tyson if he tried to bite Valuev’s ears.


14 posted on 11/13/2008 3:45:19 PM PST by Paleo Conservative (Drill Here. Drill Now. Pay Less.)
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To: lewisglad

For those old enough to remember the Cold War, this is the kind of Russian that used to scare the bejeezus out of everyone. We thought guys like this were the norm.


15 posted on 11/13/2008 3:45:20 PM PST by Ken H
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To: DBCJR
Holyfield wasn’t that good in his prime against far less intimidating opponents.

Have you ever seen Valuev fight? He's big but he has few evident skills. The only thing that makes this fight interesting is that Holyfield is 46. If Holyfield is 36, he wins with no trouble. If Holyfield is 26, he creams Valuev, even if Holyfield is still a cruiserweight.

Valuev is the modern-day Primo Carnera - big but can't fight a lick.

16 posted on 11/13/2008 3:45:57 PM PST by CommerceComet
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To: Phoenix11

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1LlUAAOxy8


17 posted on 11/13/2008 3:47:15 PM PST by lewisglad
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To: lewisglad

Holy mackerel. I’d be running out of that ring as fast as I could.


18 posted on 11/13/2008 3:49:41 PM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: lewisglad

King only has this type of thing going for him now. He lost all of the good fighters years ago.

Holyfield has never been bright, but he has some serious brain damage now.


19 posted on 11/13/2008 3:51:57 PM PST by SlapHappyPappy
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To: traderrob6
I’ll say one thing for Holyfield, he’s got stones.

...and both of his ears.

20 posted on 11/13/2008 3:52:04 PM PST by Hot Tabasco (soon to be pushed over the line. Payback is going to be a bitch......)
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