What did Larry Holmes do better than Muhammad Ali?

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  1. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    Ali's chef wrote a book about what she fed him. At least, you'll find the recipes he ate in theory.
     
  2. Ney

    Ney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    & his quality of opposition, rare.
     
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  3. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    Depends on what source you use. Hearns had substantially more reach at any rate and Leonard's reach wasn't what got him home. The points still stand.
     
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  4. META5

    META5 Active Member Full Member

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    One of the greatest moments captured - Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat would be mega proud!
     
  5. Pugguy

    Pugguy Ingo, The Thinking Man’s GOAT Full Member

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    Dare I say “well done” on the word play? :D
     
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  6. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    His jab and cross were IMO better than Ali's. He also parried shots defensively waaaaaaaaaaay better than Ali. I think that's really about it, I'd argue Ali did everything else better in his prime
     
  7. nyterpfan

    nyterpfan Member Full Member

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    Holmes had a better uppercut and was a better inside fighter. Besides those 2 skills I think Ali was a better boxer in every other aspect.
     
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  8. Ney

    Ney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hi-yo! All due credit to Larry, for dodging his number one contenders like it was a bodily function. His other favourite foods were tomato cans & ham & eggers.
     
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  9. Ney

    Ney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    LOL even I have to begrudgingly admit that whole scene was funny as all hell. Berbick’s mania contributed to the comedy too though :D
     
  10. PunishingJab

    PunishingJab New Member Full Member

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    Miles better jab and a serious uppercut especially against a shorter man. His right hand was just as quick with better pop. A better counter puncher too and could go to the body with his right.

    Ali was more durable, stronger, took a better headshot and to the body, and was a better defensive fighter.

    Also had a very unique style whereas Holmes was straight out the book.

    Probably a similar level of fighter though I’m sure many round here would scoff at that.
     
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  11. Mark Anthony

    Mark Anthony Internet virgin Full Member

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    Ali was more open to left hooks than Holmes.