I can't believe that Holmes could get up

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  1. Nopporn

    Nopporn Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Tyson was the single punch knock-out artist. That big right hand in round 4 (at 6:10) was one of the most powerful punches that I've ever seen in the history of boxing. So amazing Holmes could get up after he took it.:shock:

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSb4-ejQavw[/ame]
     
    Nopporn, Feb 21, 2012
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  2. Badsand

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    He's taken bigger shots. The Shavers blow he took really showed how much heart the Assassin had.
     
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  3. Masters

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    Holmes had a solid chin and a big heart, yet is still one of the most hated fighters due to the Ali bout. Shame.
     
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  4. Bazt3k

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    you cant blame him for taking that fight.. he got so much exposure out of it..

    but it really was sad what happend

    incidents like that should be the reason behind a govening body NOT allowing a fighter to continue fighting profesionly after they are clearly shot
     
    Bazt3k, Feb 22, 2012
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  5. the cobra

    the cobra Awesomeizationism! Full Member

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    At 2:15, he goes down like he was shot, but gets right back up to stop Shavers himself.

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM6qQ50SpPw[/ame]

    Tremendous recuperative powers.
     
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  6. Bald_Toad

    Bald_Toad Ring Title Full Member

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    larry holmes went on to fight prime holyfield, mercer and mccall, none of them could knock him out. fat larry holmes beat ray mercer after this fight. peak tyson was incredible the way he folded holmes like that, endless stamina and tenacity.
     
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  7. TAC602

    TAC602 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    The fact he got up is an unbelievable feat in itself, even though the fight was effectively over at that moment.
     
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  8. Samurai's Slice

    Samurai's Slice ESB Legend Full Member

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    The Easton Assassin was tough! A warrior with a great chin.
     
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  9. Earl-hickey

    Earl-hickey Boxing Junkie banned

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    heres peak tyson at his best

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt8LZ8FjGN8[/ame]
     
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  10. undefeated

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    Holmes is top 5 of all time no question, great fighter
     
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  11. Earl-hickey

    Earl-hickey Boxing Junkie banned

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    Ali
    Foreman
    Louis
    Frazier
    Lewis


    Who's giving way?
     
    Earl-hickey, Feb 22, 2012
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  12. dinnynosher

    dinnynosher Active Member Full Member

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    Holmes is one of my fave fighters ever... That jab man, that jab...
     
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  13. SportsLeader

    SportsLeader Chilling Full Member

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    Holmes had great recuperative powers. He looked on his way against Weaver, Snipes and Shavers but pulled himself together in all 3 bouts to stop his opponent. Tyson didn't give him the time or space to recover though, and obviously that version of Holmes wasn't at his absolute peak.
     
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  14. larry

    larry New Member Full Member

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    Good top 5. Evander and Holmes would be 6 & 7 for me
     
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  15. Absolutely!

    Absolutely! Fabulous, darling! Full Member

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    The shots looked about the same to me. And Shavers didn't finish Holmes shortly afterwards.
     
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