[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHelbbjaB3k[/ame] There's one example of him being shaken to the core by Stiverne. Then again he beat Magomed Abdusalamov in the ams...it's all about how you get to him I guess. I think Helenius sparked him aswell, although that maybe incorrect.
I may know Holmes's career better than you do. I grew up in that era, and watched his fights on live TV. I followed Holmes for years. I don't know what happened in the Wells fight. That was never discussed in the '70s and '80s. Until a film surfaces, I have my doubts that Holmes was hurt "pretty seriously," as you allege based on hearsay. And yes, in the Tyson fight Holmes was getting caught consistently with power punches for the first time in his pro career, really. Norton, Weaver, and Shavers hit Holmes previously, but none of them could land more than a single big bomb at a time: Holmes was too mobile and elusive for them. But Larry's elusiveness was gone by 1988, which is why Tyson connected repeatedly. "Decreased punch resistance" is what's implied by your first post.
Stiverne is a devastating puncher if allowed to connect with his full power. It could be that Price's real problem was leaky defense. But this is interesting noentheless.
Who cares. **** off and stop hating on price man. Find something to do better with your time. Its sad to see a boxing fan( apparently) try to find something to disrepect price and the sport. Your no fan man. Honestly. Who the **** cares man. Really. Get a life and move on.
Read my posts in the thread. Either you have ignored the posts, or you have a reading comp problem. Not sure which.
Baldwin I already blasted him for it, in which case he responded and made me look like a dick, so Id duck out
Calm down for **** sake, in no way shape or form is there any signs of hatred in the mans posts.He makes good points and obviously respects the man for his power etc etc Boxing fans act like PMSing girls at times.
He may have a weak chin,simple as. The amateur footage proves it. Plus he's fought no-one of distinction yet so why make him out as the next Ali? Lets wait n see.
This thread is hilarious. Look at all the Brits crying about it after they've made 20+ threads on how vitali was ko'd by a leg kick in amateur kickboxing 25 years ago.
What's your take on the footage? Again, getting rocked by Stiverne doesn't necessarily mean a guy can't take it. But we have to look closely.
I remember when Gerry Cooney was coming up the ranks in the very early '80s. He had devastating offensive capabilities and a killer left hook. A big, tall, hulking guy with reach, power, and an educated left. Everyone was gung ho about Cooney, expecting that he was a future champ. But nobody seemed concerned about whether Cooney could absorb a heavy blow to the chin. None of Cooney's opponents could reach him, so nobody cared. Ultimately, it came out that Cooney's chin was quite weak. Against Holmes and Spinks, Cooney's legs turned to jelly every time to absorbed a right.
I remember it well. Thats why we have to see Price tested before we start getting excited. Hes definately got huge potential,but I fear he may be vulnerable,with a chin like Vlad Klit had a few years ago.