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.
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Jan 25, 2020
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    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    You always pick Holmes to win!!
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Jan 25, 2020
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    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.
     
    Fergy, Jan 25, 2020
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    RulesMakeItInteresting Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Super tough, you put that really well.
     
    RulesMakeItInteresting, Jan 25, 2020
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    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.
     
    RulesMakeItInteresting, Jan 25, 2020
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    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    A hell of a lot of pride. Puts guys like Bruce Seldon to shame!
     
    Fergy, Jan 25, 2020
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    RulesMakeItInteresting Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Bruce who?

    ;)
     
    RulesMakeItInteresting, Jan 25, 2020
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    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Lol it's Sheldon.. Right?
     
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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.
     
    Glass City Cobra, Jan 25, 2020
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    Chuvalo by lop sided decision, or Holmes by stoppage I guess!
     
    janitor, Jan 25, 2020
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    Dates Amy.
     
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    Holmes UD - Chuvalo does some body banging but the jab wins it like it did for Ali
     
    Bummy Davis, Jan 25, 2020
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    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    That one guy Mike Tyson beat.
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Jan 26, 2020
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    Larry stoppage around 10
     
    ray fritz, Jan 26, 2020
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    And he usually did!
     
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