Evander Holyfield vs Ike Ibeabuchi (1999)

[2128778]

If Holyfield would've taken on unbeaten Ibeabuchi instead of accepting Lewis rematch.

Of course, providing that Ibeabuchi isn't getting locked.

Who would've won?

[Seamus]

Holy has more skills and smarts, Ike is stronger and more durable. I'd take Evander, but I think it would be pretty close, with possibly several even rounds on my card at least. Evander by 2 pts

[gilgamesh]

Holyfield wins

[goose 5]

I like Ike in 1999.

[elmersalsa]

I like Ike in 1999.

Me, too. By 1999, Evander Holyfield was flat out spent. Those three last fights with Mike Tyson and Michael Moorer worn him out. Evander should have retired in 1997.

Ike Ibeabuchi in that time could have seriously hurt Holyfield. Ibeabuchi by knockout late in 10th round.

[scorpio83]

The Real Deal would decision Ike.

[Les Norton]

Ibeabuchi was taken the distance by Tua and Marion Wilson, both tough guys who could take a good shot.
I mean Wilson lost about 40 fights and never got stopped?
But neither guy was as talented or threw as many punches as Evander. The 1999 version of Holyfield could still take a good shot (sure he got drilled a huge right from Bowe) and was more skilled than Ike.
Evander has the smarts, he wins this.