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To: Elwood P. Dowd who wrote (53302)	3/14/1999 12:29:00 PM
From: rupert1	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 97611

El: +++++++++++OT+++++++++++++ The American judge gave the fifth round to Holyfield! That was the round Holyfield was nearly knocked through the ropes by Lewis, sustained a 30 second barrage of heavy blows to the head and generally looked like he might be ready to go. The "British" judge gave Lewis a commanding lead for the first five rounds, then not a single round until the final round. He actually had Holyfield one round in the lead going into the final round. Go figure! Lewis is the reigning world champion now!

To: Elwood P. Dowd who wrote (53302)	3/14/1999 12:49:00 PM
From: rupert1	Respond to of 97611

El: ++++++++++OT+++++++++++++ I've just listened on the radio to an experienced British journalist who was at the fight. He quoted several leading American experts including some who have always been critical of Lewis. They were unanimous that Lewis won with a lead of between 3-6 rounds. He said that many Holyfield supporters at the ringside were shaking their head in disbelief at the result. On our TV a few celebrities who were Holyfield supporters were interviewed on the way out - they all said Lewis had won it clearly. The biggest critics here are other UK boxers (a bit of professional jealousy and resentment that he calls himself British because he went to Canada when he was 12). They say that Lewis should know that you can't win in the States unless you knock the other guy out. But experts disagree that Lewis was wrong not to go all out. They say boxing is not about knocking the other guy but the art of hitting the other guy and avoidng being hit. Lewis had built up such a commanding lead half way through that he was right to stay out of trouble knowing that in the past Holyfeld has dug himself out of the trenches. Why risk a victory when it is already in the bag. Of course, this theory requires fair judges.