Mike Tyson Vs. Evander Holyfield (The Boxing Analysis)
Recently, I did a boxing record article about Mike Tyson where I mentioned his first encounter with Evander Holyfield and I realised, I hadn’t watched this fight in a good while so I’ve decided to do a Boxing Analysis between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield.
Round 1
Tyson starts off with big hooks but Holyfield backs off. They clinch and Holyfield hits big body shots. Holyfield hits good shots. This is a fast fight for two heavyweights. Holyfield lands some good hits. This has been a close round. Tyson successfully lands a big right hand. The round ends and they land a few shots after the round.
My Thoughts: This was a REALLY close round, I’m going to say Tyson won this round but if you thought Holyfield won, I’d find it hard to disagree.
Round Winner: Mike Tyson (10-9)
My Thoughts: This was a REALLY close round, I’m going to say Tyson won this round but if you thought Holyfield won, I’d find it hard to disagree.
Round Winner: Mike Tyson (10-9)
Round 2
They clinch immediately. Tyson lands good body shots. Tyson goes for a sharp right hook but misses it. Holyfield hits a right uppercut to Tyson’s body. Holyfield lands a big combination. Tyson lands a good right hand.
My Thoughts: Once again, another close round.
Round Winner: Evander Holyfield (10-9)
My Thoughts: Once again, another close round.
Round Winner: Evander Holyfield (10-9)
Round 3
Holyfield misses a hook right off the bat. Holyfield hits a big uppercut - it looked effective. They clinch again, Tyson hits a good right hand. The pace has slowed down and Holyfield hits a good body shot.
My Thoughts: This was another close round.
Round Winner: Evander Holyfield (10-9)
Score: Evander Holyfield (29-28)
My Thoughts: This was another close round.
Round Winner: Evander Holyfield (10-9)
Score: Evander Holyfield (29-28)
Round 4
Holyfield kicks this round off strong and Tyson is taking his time. They grapple for a good while and I think Tyson is licking his lips at the sight of Holyfield’s ear - maybe in the next fight pal. Tyson hits a great uppercut. Tyson hits a sharp left hook but Holyfield blocks it.
My Thoughts: This was another close round but I have to say Tyson won this round.
Round Winner: Mike Tyson (10-9)
My Thoughts: This was another close round but I have to say Tyson won this round.
Round Winner: Mike Tyson (10-9)
Round 5
Holyfield starts off going for a left hook but doesn’t land it. Holyfield hits a great body combination! Absolutely fantastic work there. Tyson fires back and hurts Holyfield. Tyson starts throwing sharp punches and uppercuts Holyfield’s body. Tyson hits a great right hand. This is a hard fight to judge. Tyson hits a brilliant combination.
My Thoughts: I think Tyson won this round but it was a fantastic round for both boxers.
Round Winner: Mike Tyson (10-9)
My Thoughts: I think Tyson won this round but it was a fantastic round for both boxers.
Round Winner: Mike Tyson (10-9)
Round 6
Tyson starts the round off strong but Holyfield turns that around and grapples Tyson against the ropes. Tyson hits an amazing right hook to the body of Holyfield and that must’ve did big damage. They clash heads by accident and Tyson is cut. Holyfield lands great shots. The crowd give Holyfield a big boost and he knocks down Tyson! Tyson gets up and there’s 30 seconds left. Tyson has recovered and survives the round. Holyfield lands great shots towards the end.
My Thoughts: Has to be a 10-8 round, this is a game changer.
Round Winner: Evander Holyfield (10-8)
Score: Evander Holyfield (57-56)
My Thoughts: Has to be a 10-8 round, this is a game changer.
Round Winner: Evander Holyfield (10-8)
Score: Evander Holyfield (57-56)
Round 7
Tyson hits a good right hook, Holyfield goes for an uppercut. Mike Tyson lands a nice body shot. Holyfield hits another headbutt and Tyson is in agony. The doctor visits him. No surprise that Tyson bites his ear in the rematch.
My Thoughts: Despite The head butt, I think Tyson still won they round.
Round Winner: Mike Tyson (10-9)
My Thoughts: Despite The head butt, I think Tyson still won they round.
Round Winner: Mike Tyson (10-9)
Round 8
Tyson hits a fast combo but Holyfield retaliates. Holyfield his landing good strikes.
My Thoughts: Little to no action in this round.
Round Winner: Evander Holyfield (10-9)
My Thoughts: Little to no action in this round.
Round Winner: Evander Holyfield (10-9)
Round 9
Holyfield is going for big punches. Holyfield lands big left and right hooks. Tyson lands a snappy right jab. They exchange good blows. Holyfield lands good strikes and Tyson retaliates. This is so close.
My Thoughts:Once again Holyfield wins another round.
Round Winner: Evander Holyfield (10-9)
Score: Evander Holyfield (86-84)
My Thoughts:Once again Holyfield wins another round.
Round Winner: Evander Holyfield (10-9)
Score: Evander Holyfield (86-84)
Round 10
Tyson throws a few jabs and goes for a right hook but it doesn’t land. Mike Tyson hits an outstanding uppercut. Tyson hits a great right hook. Holyfield starts to look tired but he hits a fantastic combination and Tyson wobbles around the ring, Holyfield unleashes and Tyson is saved by the bell.
My Thoughts: Tyson is in trouble.
Round Winner: Evander Holyfield (10-9)
My Thoughts: Tyson is in trouble.
Round Winner: Evander Holyfield (10-9)
Round 11
Tyson can barely stand. They clinch straight away. Holyfield starts to land great shots and the referee stops it!
My Thoughts: This was an absolutely fantastic fight between two heavyweight titans! What a fight.
I’ve been Josh from AllThingsCombat.com and this has been a Flashback Boxing Analysis.
My Thoughts: This was an absolutely fantastic fight between two heavyweight titans! What a fight.
I’ve been Josh from AllThingsCombat.com and this has been a Flashback Boxing Analysis.
