larry holmes vs jimmy young

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  1. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Close chessmatch type of fight and not very spectacular for spectators. It goes the distance,and Holmes more powerful jab shades it for him.
     
    Stevie G, Sep 17, 2012
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  2. lufcrazy

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    Young is awesomely talented but he's out of his depth here.

    Larry is no past his best Ali. Nor is he an offensively obsessed Foreman.

    Larry will control him behind the jab and win a horrible decision.
     
    lufcrazy, Sep 17, 2012
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  3. FastHands(beeb)

    FastHands(beeb) Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Holmes wins on points, apart from anything else, he had a little more "devil" in his work, more assertive and aggresive...enough anyway to sway the judges. Holmes would look like he was doing more...
     
    FastHands(beeb), Sep 17, 2012
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  4. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    :lol:..Come on McVey, you can do better than that.
     
    red cobra, Sep 17, 2012
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  5. LittleRed

    LittleRed Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't think Young would whine if he got jacked-off by all the judges...
     
    LittleRed, Sep 17, 2012
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  6. mcvey

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    Its only worth that.
     
    mcvey, Sep 17, 2012
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  7. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Well, I like your choice of adjectives myself, because Young truly was used to getting screwed without being kissed allright.:D
     
    red cobra, Sep 17, 2012
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  8. TED 822

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    Like this,and believe Young definitely screwed against Norton,possibly against Ali.But also agree that Holmes had maybe more of a champions mentality and definitely a more powerful jab.This, I believe,plus the threat of Holmes underrated right hand,might be enough to deter Jimmy sufficient for a fairly clear Holmes win.Young one of best boxers never to,but Holmes one of best to win the title.
     
    TED 822, Sep 18, 2012
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  9. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    I didn't say that Young would beat Holmes,....just that he woulkd have made him look very bad...and he would have.,...but go ahead you guys, and put that Superman cape of ol' peanut head anyway.
     
    red cobra, Sep 18, 2012
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  10. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    Holmes wins an easy, boring decision off his jab ... Young ridiculously over rated here by many ..
     
    he grant, Sep 18, 2012
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  11. JWSoats

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    I think Holmes' jab and champion's mentality carries the day to a UD15. Young will have his moments - he did not always win, but usually made the other guy look bad. Holmes will miss a lot but prevail in a bout best appreciated by the purists.
     
    JWSoats, Sep 18, 2012
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