Faulks Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 KAMPALA, Uganda - Evander Holyfield will challenge Francois Botha for the lightly regarded WBF world heavyweight title in Uganda on Jan. 16. Organizers for the fight at Kampala's Nambole Stadium said Thursday that both boxers had signed contracts and predicted a crowd of 80,000 fans. Holyfield (47-10 with 2 draws) has not fought since losing a points decision to Nikolai Valuev in a WBA title fight in December 2008. The 47-year-old American, a former world cruiserweight and heavyweight champion, believes a victory could give him a shot at a more prestigious title. Botha of South Africa (47-4 with 3 draws) has lost to former world champions Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis, Wladimir Klitschko and Michael Moorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 I've gone for a draw for this one. Call it a hunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_budweiser Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 seems holyfield is really determined to win a belt, i wonder if he won it if he would retire ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victort Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 cant bear to watch holyfield fight anymore. just scared he will get hurt.. such a sad end to a legendary career :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintballdan Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 cant bear to watch holyfield fight anymore. just scared he will get hurt.. such a sad end to a legendary career :( Couldn't agree more mate. He's been in plenty of wars over the years and I hope he doesn't take one fight too many. Last I heard he was broke though so doesn't sound like he has much choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemmell100 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 wbf title mlol/ the winner will fight audley harrison. what a joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofo2 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Harrison is the real deal mate...or so he keeps telling us mlol/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joabbuac Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 For his age Holy is still doing pretty well. He is one of my fav fighters and i hope its not money that keeps him fighting. Roy Jones once said on Holyfield in his fight against Larry Donald "It the heart and desire what made him great thats keeping him going now" That now could apply to the guy who said it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemmell100 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 wanna see evander retire. why do fighters tarnish there legacy's?? he has plenty of cash and respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victort Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 cant bear to watch holyfield fight anymore. just scared he will get hurt.. such a sad end to a legendary career :( Couldn't agree more mate. He's been in plenty of wars over the years and I hope he doesn't take one fight too many. Last I heard he was broke though so doesn't sound like he has much choice. yeah here's hopin that either he wins this and fights a last time for the title and ends it or he loses and retires for good. either way it's not a good thought for any true boxing fan out there. he's almost 50 people!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapevine241 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 im fine with holyfield fighting botha... im not going to watch it or anything but who am i to say he should stop doing what he likes. hes got kids to feed too. i wouldnt want to see him in with a klitschko though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victort Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 im fine with holyfield fighting botha... im not going to watch it or anything but who am i to say he should stop doing what he likes. hes got kids to feed too. i wouldnt want to see him in with a klitschko though. i disagree. i mean im sure he can make money in other ways other than risking taking a big blow and be permanently affected. he's a big name im sure he can get speaking gigs or promo gigs for $$ to feed his family. he doesnt need to take more punishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledhed Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 latest is match postponed to 20 Feb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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