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Evander Holyfield vs Ike Ibeabuchi (1999)
Posted: 28 May 2026, 09:14
by 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?
Re: Evander Holyfield vs Ike Ibeabuchi (1999)
Posted: 28 May 2026, 10:54
by 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
Re: Evander Holyfield vs Ike Ibeabuchi (1999)
Posted: 28 May 2026, 13:43
by gilgamesh
Holyfield wins
Re: Evander Holyfield vs Ike Ibeabuchi (1999)
Posted: 28 May 2026, 19:16
by goose 5
I like Ike in 1999.
Re: Evander Holyfield vs Ike Ibeabuchi (1999)
Posted: 29 May 2026, 11:39
by elmersalsa
goose 5 wrote: ↑28 May 2026, 19:16
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.
Re: Evander Holyfield vs Ike Ibeabuchi (1999)
Posted: 30 May 2026, 14:59
by scorpio83
The Real Deal would decision Ike.