Larry Holmes vs Floyd Patterson

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  1. SuzieQ49

    SuzieQ49 The Manager Full Member

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    Holmes destroys Patterson mid rounds TKO

    Holmes would hammer Patterson on the outside with jabs, long hooks and uppercuts and use his size strength to bully Patterson on the inside
     
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  2. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    I think Floyd would give Holmes headaches along the way but when push came to shove Holmes could take it better than Floyd. Probably a tko somewhere past the 8th.
     
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  3. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Great breakdown
     
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  4. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Thanku. Much appreciated!!
     
  5. Gatekeeper

    Gatekeeper Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Floyd is one of my favourite old school heavyweights to watch but he isn't winning this, he can't outbox Larry and he's not knocking him out either (LH had an ATG chin) plus he's giving up height, weight and reach.
     
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  6. jowcol

    jowcol Boxing Addict Full Member

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    "Patterson-fest"? Outside of Floyd fans (who appreciate and know his career well) most posters I've seen throw him to the dogs, time and time again!
     
  7. LD Boxer-Puncher

    LD Boxer-Puncher Well-Known Member Full Member

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