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eWBSS: Muhammad Ali downs Evander Holyfield in five, Joe Frazier or Lennox Lewis next

Muhammad Ali proved too much for Evander Holyfield in the first quarter-final of the World Boxing Super Series.

Yes, you heard correctly. Ali did the damage in round five to advance into the last four of the heavyweight tournament.

With no live action available, the World Boxing Super Series has treated fans to an esports version, which involves eight heavyweight greats from different eras battle it out for supremacy.

‘Iron’ Mike Tyson, George Foreman, Joe Frazier, Erich ‘Butterbean’ Esch, Lennox Lewis, David Haye, Holyfield and Ali are the e-fighters chosen.

The simulated EA Sports’ Fight Night Champion game - commented by the legendary Teddy Atlas - is much-needed for fans across the globe, who remain indoors because of the coronavirus pandemic.

e-Analysis of Ali-Holyfield 

When the draw was made this week, fans were licking their lips with anticipation of Ali taking on Holyfield. Both men had won gold medals at the Olympic Games in Rome and Los Angeles, respectively and ruled the heavyweight division on multiple times.
The question was, who would blink first?
After four rounds of pulsating action, it was ‘Real Deal’ who blinked, getting decked to the canvas in the fifth round. Beating the count on the first knockdown, a brave Holyfield was unable to get back up from the floor on the second count.

“I’m young, I’m handsome, I’m fast. I can’t possibly be beat,” said Ali. “If you even dream of beating me you’d better wake up and apologise!”
eWBSS promoter Kalle Sauderland was astonished by the opening bout of the tournament.

Expressing his delight, he said: “What a storming performance by the GOAT!. A scorching first fight to get us underway! Great courage and skill also showed by ‘The Real Deal.’

“Thousands of fans from all over the world were watching the opening of our Legends tournament that takes place while the world of real-life sport is on halt. We’re really happy to be able to give some entertainment to fans who may be stuck at home at this tough time.”
The ‘Greatest’ will now face either familiar foe Frazier or heavyweight’s last undisputed champion Lewis in the last-four.
The remaining quarter-final fights of the eWBSS are as follows:
Lennox Lewis vs Joe Fraizer – March 24
Mike Tyson vs Eric ‘Butterbean’ Esch – March 25
George Foreman vs David Haye – March 26

eWBSS schedule

‘The weirdest imaginable time for boxing’

As you can imagine, it has created quite the reaction on social media.
The remainder of the fantasy fights are set to feature on their Facebook page at 5 pm GMT every day.

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