Does Andy Ruiz beat 1992 Larry Holmes

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Does Andy Ruiz beat 92 Larry Holmes

Poll closed Dec 5, 2019.

  1. Yes

    3 vote(s)
    17.6%

  2. No

    14 vote(s)
    82.4%
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  1. BrainyBoxer

    BrainyBoxer Active Member Full Member

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    Does he beat the Holmes of 92 that beat Ray Mercer and went the distance with Holyfield? I say no.
     
    BrainyBoxer, Oct 26, 2019
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  2. greenhornet

    greenhornet Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He still only has one good win, so i doubt he beats Holmes.
     
    greenhornet, Oct 26, 2019
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  3. madballster

    madballster Loyal Member Full Member

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    He doesn't even beat 2002 Larry Holmes.
     
    madballster, Oct 26, 2019
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  4. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    naah. hes benefiting from the era. i would take mercer over him. if he looks noticeably improved this next fight, i might change my mind.
     
    bandeedo, Oct 26, 2019
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  5. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    Ruiz probably wont even beat Joshua in the rematch.
     
    Badbot, Oct 26, 2019
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  6. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    Yes, but not 1892 or 2092 Holmes.
     
    Rock0052, Oct 26, 2019
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  7. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    Yes he does. Ruiz by close UD
     
    lepinthehood, Oct 26, 2019
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  8. POTUS

    POTUS Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ruiz is this generations butterbean
     
    POTUS, Oct 26, 2019
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  9. Nonito Smoak

    Nonito Smoak Ioka>Lomo, sorry my dudes Full Member

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    I get it's ridiculous to cross eras and any fantasy match. That said... Ridiculous to know the both and say Ruiz beats Holmes.
     
    Nonito Smoak, Oct 26, 2019
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  10. BrainyBoxer

    BrainyBoxer Active Member Full Member

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    Ruiz has got skills. He's a problem for any heavyweight today.
     
    BrainyBoxer, Oct 26, 2019
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  11. Jackman65

    Jackman65 FJB Full Member

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    It’s not fair because I’ve only seen Ruiz fight the one time against AJ. Larry Holmes was a very good and underrated fighter. He had a great jab and moved his head well. He was a smart fighter as well. He also fought a much higher level of competition than Ruiz. For now, I have to go with Larry.

    Even if Ruiz beats AJ again, I’m still going with Holmes. Over time, I may change my mind but Ruiz has a Long way to go before I pick him over the great Larry Holmes.
     
    Jackman65, Oct 26, 2019
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  12. Ph33rknot

    Ph33rknot Live as if you were to die tomorrow Full Member

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    I think he's a good fight for anyone around the same size he has more skill than most heavys today just not the physical attributes
     
    Ph33rknot, Oct 26, 2019
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  13. chico g

    chico g Let's watch some Sesame Street...lmao Full Member

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    Larry done well against Butterbean. But Ruiz is a special more evolved version of the blob. I wouldn't want to see the legendary Larry Holmes cornered by that gluttonous whale.
     
    chico g, Oct 26, 2019
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  14. Oddone

    Oddone Bermane Stiverne's life coach. Full Member

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    Lol. Gold
     
    Oddone, Oct 26, 2019
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  15. Eggman

    Eggman "The cream of the crop! Nobody does it better! Full Member

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    The great Larry Holmes v Ruiz

    lopsided UD 92 larry
     
    Eggman, Oct 26, 2019
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