I decided to start the Greatest Fights day with this battle of boxing giants, because I have a deep sympathy for Holyfield. This fight took place in 1992. The challenger Bowe took on the champion Holyfield, who was claimed as the outsider, because to this point he hasn't beaten anybody big in boxing.
The match started and both men had very different ideas. Bowe was using his superior punching power and longer reach and held the fight in his hands by a couple of points. Holyfield to this moment had never fought the big heavyweights, but he showed true champion heart.
In the epic 10th round Bowe landed a powerful jab and Holyfield tied him up. During the clinch Bowe managed to free himself and connected a tremendous uppercut that snapped Holyfield's head backwards. Another right hand and 'The Real Deal' was in the soup. Bowe threw everything he got at Holyfield, but 'The Warrior' didn't give up and even fought back.
The commentators were shouting that the fight is going to be stopped and that Holyfield already lost, but a strong right by 'Real Deal' connected... and then another one... and another. Evander Holyfield was now the one who dominated. The crowd was screaming as the two men were fighting for dear life. Link:
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