Who Fares Better Against Prime Holmes?

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  1. Fergy

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    Vitali Klitschko or Usyk?
     
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    Usyk, he is more versatile than Vitali and is a bigger threat to Holmes, it would really be a fantastic fight...
     
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    For me
    Klitschko gives Holmes a tougher physical night.
    Usyk gives Holmes a tougher technical and tactical fight.
     
  5. Dynamicpuncher

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    Holmes would dance rings around the robotic/stiff Vitali.

    Usyk is a a tricky versatile southpaw he would give Holmes plenty of problems stylistically.

    The answer for me is clearly Usyk.
     
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    Usyk and Holmes would have a tit for tat fight.

    Vitali might just win a bunch of rounds against Holmes and make him look bad.
     
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    Except Gerry Cooney was barely losing while heading into the 13th.
     
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    Whilst I agree about Holmes winning against Klitschko, if Holmes decides to mix it up and get into a brawl, then we could see a lively fight.
     
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    Both would have their moments but ultimately Holmes would win a shade cosily
     
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    Larry would beat both without too many problems honestly.

    But Usyk does better than Vitali. You should have picked Wlad instead imo
     
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    Holmes beats Wlad more easily imo.
    But it could be a wild shootout while It lasts.
     
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    Vitalis size and awkward style alone would cause Holmes issues but instill think Holmes would be able to figure him out and pull off a decision win.

    Usyk obviously would be the toughest of the 2, I think that would be a great fight. 50/50 IMO.
     
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    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    But Norton, Snipes, Cooney, Michael Spinks, Carl Williams, Tim Witherspoon, Shavers...well, that's different.
     
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    Except Cooney hits twice as hard as Vitali so Holmes had to be more cautious.
     
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    Holmes doesn't have a easy time with Vitali either IMO.