Evander Holyfield vs Larry Holmes
Which boxer? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Evander Holyfield United States · 1962– 57% · #8 in the world
- Larry Holmes United States · 1949– 43% · #16 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Evander Holyfield over Larry Holmes, 57% to 43%. Evander Holyfield is #8 of the 110 boxers in the world ranking and Larry Holmes #16; among the 59 from the United States, they are #7 and #12.
The case for each
Evander Holyfield: Beat 42-year-old Holmes by unanimous decision in Las Vegas in June 1992; four times heavyweight champion.
Larry Holmes: Made 20 heavyweight title defenses and was 48-0 before his first defeat, against Michael Spinks in 1985.
Side by side
| Evander Holyfield | Larry Holmes | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #8 | #16 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Born | 1962 | 1949 |