Evander Holyfield says George Foreman hit harder than Mike Tyson. The former heavyweight champ, who fought both legends, shared his thoughts in a recent chat with Fight Hub TV.
Holyfield faced Tyson twice in the 90s. He stopped him in their first bout in 1996 and won the rematch in 1997 when Tyson got disqualified for biting his ear. Holyfield also beat Foreman by decision in 1991.
Tyson made his mark as the youngest heavyweight champ ever at just 20 years old. He ruled the division in the 80s and 90s, known for his fierce power and scary presence in the ring. He was the biggest draw in boxing at the time.
Foreman had a career that stretched across three decades. He became the oldest heavyweight champ at 46 when he won the IBF title in 1995. Out of his 76 wins, a whopping 68 came by knockout.
Both guys were famous for hitting hard. But when asked who packed the bigger punch, Holyfield didn't hesitate. He told Fight Hub TV:
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"George Foreman [hit harder], a lot harder, but he was a lot bigger too though… He hit me one time and my feet froze up. I hadn't been hit like that before"
Holyfield's words carry weight. He's one of the few fighters who stepped in the ring with both of these knockout artists. His experience gives us a rare glimpse into what it's like to face two of boxing's hardest hitters.