Does anyone still think that Larry Holmes is always Ali's sparring?

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  1. The Undefeated Lachbuster

    The Undefeated Lachbuster On the Italian agenda Full Member

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    I know you made that comment to bait/troll him but I really do think Marciano's arm punching would be a key factor in this fight
     
  2. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    I was but at the same time I think it would be a reality if they had fought.
     
  3. BCS8

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    If he made a case that Holmes' size and jab would win it for him, then yeah, I could see that as a plausible argument. But Marciano has one of the best gas tanks in boxing history :lol: He might lose in other ways but not through getting tired.
     
  4. RulesMakeItInteresting

    RulesMakeItInteresting Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I can't be baited or trolled, my friend. I respect people and their opinions, whether they fully believe them or not.
     
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    RulesMakeItInteresting Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This is a very interesting idea imo.
     
  6. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    It's all in fun..
     
  7. Dance84

    Dance84 Unicorn and seastar land Full Member

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    .exactly
     
  8. C.J.

    C.J. Boxings Living Legend revered & respected by all Full Member

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    Story goes after a sparring session with Ali , Larry was sporting a big shiner. Someone said "Hey Larry let me put some ice on that" Larry snapped " No way Ali gave me that & I want my buddies in Easton to see it" He was so proud of the black eye Ali gave him
     
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  9. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    From what I've read by the mid 70s, it was Holmes giving out the shiners by the mid 70s
     
  10. C.J.

    C.J. Boxings Living Legend revered & respected by all Full Member

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    Larry idolized Ali in those days.
    . He showed off his back eye & said my idol Ali gave me that. Ali should have retired after the Foreman fight or even before . He was a sick man then. To fight Holmes & then Berbick after its a wonder he survived
     
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