George Chuvalo vs Larry Holmes

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    I think Chuvalo was better than poor Cobb.
     
  2. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    You always pick Holmes to win!!
     
  3. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Yes there's that chance of Holmes stopping him, his face battered and against the ropes. George would try like hell to get at Larry but Holmes way to good.
     
  4. RulesMakeItInteresting

    RulesMakeItInteresting Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Super tough, you put that really well.
     
  5. RulesMakeItInteresting

    RulesMakeItInteresting Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I can see that measure-with-the-left-and-viciously-shoot-the-right thing that Larry did a lot of, especially against an already cut and puffed up Chuvalo.

    I think the main problem with Larry pulling that off would be getting George on the ropes in the first place. He'd have to land something hard when George was off-balance, otherwise I'm not sure he could put and keep George on the ropes (especially earlier in the fight). George had a lot of pride, and it showed in his fights.
     
  6. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    A hell of a lot of pride. Puts guys like Bruce Seldon to shame!
     
  7. RulesMakeItInteresting

    RulesMakeItInteresting Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Bruce who?

    ;)
     
  8. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Lol it's Sheldon.. Right?
     
  9. Glass City Cobra

    Glass City Cobra H2H Burger King

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    He was...but after a certain point Chuvalo vs holmes wouldn't be very competitive and he'd be landing laser lefts, 1-2's, and flurries on Chuvalo at will and it would look ugly. His corner or the ref likely stops it despite being on his feet as he takes needless punishment.
     
  10. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Chuvalo by lop sided decision, or Holmes by stoppage I guess!
     
  11. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    Dates Amy.
     
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  12. Bummy Davis

    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Holmes UD - Chuvalo does some body banging but the jab wins it like it did for Ali
     
  13. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    That one guy Mike Tyson beat.
     
  14. ray fritz

    ray fritz Active Member Full Member

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    Larry stoppage around 10
     
  15. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    And he usually did!