Vitali Klitschko vs. Larry Holmes.

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  1. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Prime vs Prime, 15 rounds, who wins?
     
  2. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Laaaaaaary! He is a top 5 ATG heavyweight . Vitali does not make my top15
     
  3. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yeah, Larry had a good jab and good footwork.
     
  4. DaveK

    DaveK Vicious & Malicious Full Member

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    Larry has some difficulty on his way to a lopsided decision win.
     
  5. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    I'd go with Holmes here, no easy contest but his skills should prevail
     
  6. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    How would Holmes beat him?
     
  7. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Larry would have issues and it might even be close for a while, but in the end, Larry is as much a hard ass as Vit, so Vit wouldn't win just by will. Larry's pace and skill would edge a decision.
     
  8. Asterion

    Asterion Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Holmes would have a tough night and win. UD12.
     
  9. slicksouthpaw16

    slicksouthpaw16 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I don't know about lopsided but i can see Larry coming out with a hard fought win. This is a dangerous fight though.
     
  10. perko

    perko Well-Known Member Full Member

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    same result as gerry cooney fight , holmes by late round ko.
     
  11. Bummy Davis

    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    A close fight in which I favor a prime Vitali (who had a lot more weight on his right hand then these days) I think the size and power of Vitali pose a problem for Holmes.

    Holmes jab and thumb could be an issue and cause a cut but Vitali keeping the range should negate the effectiveness and speed of the left hand. I can see Vitali dropping that right hand and continue the long distance wear down Larry hurting him late for the late stop or 12 round UD.......

    As far as VladI really like the right hand rocket of Vlad over Holmes but in the fight the issue of toughness comes to play, but I can see it ending with Larry down hard from the right hand rocket similar to the Tyson KO of Holmes only later and a bit less dramatic.
     
  12. johnmaff36

    johnmaff36 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Holmes. Different class
     
  13. TheSouthpaw

    TheSouthpaw Champion Full Member

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    Holmes in his prime would effin destroy that Russian piece of **** in 1 round. PERIOD
     
  14. dyna

    dyna Boxing Junkie banned

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    Holmes was a featherfist.
     
  15. Flea Man

    Flea Man มวยสากล Full Member

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    Better hitter than Vitali.