Gassiev vs Larry Holmes

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Who wins and how

  1. Gassiev KO/TKO

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  2. Holmes KO/TKO

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  3. Gassiev Decision

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  4. Holmes Decision

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  5. Draw

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    In 1980, Gassiev moves up to heavyweight to snatch the heavyweight championship from Holmes. Gassiev comes in at 200 pounds. Does Gassiev make Holmes run out of gas?
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Aug 14, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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  2. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Holmes tattoos his face with the jab as Gassiev walks forward with the earmuffs in, clueless as how to get in, every time he steps into range, he gets lit up with uppercuts and hook round the guard.

    Holmes likely stops him after handing Gassiev a beating.
     
    Devon, Aug 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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  3. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Holmes beats the ever living crap outta Gassiev.

    Gassiev was an excellent cruiser, but there isnt a single heavyweight great I'd favor him over.
     
    Xplosive, Aug 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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  4. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    Gassiev has a great left hook. He is also terrible at cutting off the ring. Holmes by an easy and comfortable decision.
     
    dmt, Aug 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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  5. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I think in 1980 ( and any time before ) Gassiev would already be fighting at heavyweight. And Holmes would be in his prime. Larry wins by TKO
     
    mr. magoo, Aug 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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  6. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Gassiev lost to Wallin at Heavyweight.

    Holmes wins 12-0.
     
    Dynamicpuncher, Aug 14, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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  7. Cojimar 1946

    Cojimar 1946 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Most past heavyweight greats are light heavyweights or cruiserweights by today's standards
     
    Cojimar 1946, Aug 14, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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  8. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Except Joe Louis
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Aug 14, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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  9. CANNONBALL

    CANNONBALL Well-Known Member Full Member

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    see the Evangalista fight..........
     
    CANNONBALL, Aug 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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  10. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Why can't I see the Witherspoon fight
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Aug 14, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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  11. Dorrian_Grey

    Dorrian_Grey It came to me in a dream Full Member

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    Gassiev would at least go the distance. He has one hell of a chin and Holmes isn't really a huge puncher. But yeah, Gassiev gets badly outboxed.
     
    Dorrian_Grey, Aug 15, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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  12. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    Gassiev does not have Witherspoon's tricky cross armed defense, or the footwork and jab that Tim did. Gassiev is talented but also limited. He isn't a great jabber. He is clueless at cutting off the ring.
     
    dmt, Aug 15, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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