Larry Holmes v Jimmy Young 1978

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  1. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    As we all know,Jimmy's 1977 fight with Ken Norton was a very close one. Now,imagine if the verdict had gone the other way. Jimmy would have been awarded the WBC title,instead of Norton. A fight with Larry Holmes would have been arranged. Jimmy would have kept his motivation,and not gone horribly off the boil as he did in reality. It would have been the Young of the Foreman and Norton fights who would face off against Holmes. I would say that Larry would win,but it would be far from easy.
     
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  2. goat15

    goat15 Active Member Full Member

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    holmes would somehow make this a war, wins ud15.
     
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  3. tommygun711

    tommygun711 The Future Full Member

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    holmes takes a decisions but struggles at times
     
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  4. Boxed Ears

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    The man with the championship mentality to take what's his would certainly win. We all know who that is.
     
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  5. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Young would have made the prime Holmes look very bad even if Holmes was to eke out a decision.
     
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  6. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Holmes would beat Jimmy by a unanimous decision, Young would have his moments, but Larry is a different breed.
     
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  7. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    Holmes by easy decision .. Holmes was far better than Young ... on his jab alone Holmes wins a near shut out ...
     
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  8. tommygun711

    tommygun711 The Future Full Member

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    even i wouldnt stoop that low thats just complete and utter **** right there :-(
     
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  9. goat15

    goat15 Active Member Full Member

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    i thought he was serious till the last sentence... only then did i realise. i think i need some sleep...
     
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  10. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    Yeah, he was definitely showing A+ sarcasm right there. Hell, I thought it was El Bujia for a second.
     
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  11. Liechhardt

    Liechhardt Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Larry pts. Young has great rounds but never hurts Larry but Larry is able to rock him.
     
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  12. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Young as champ (Foreman, Norton, & probable win over Ali) beats a green Holmes.
     
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  13. Il Duce

    Il Duce Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Larry's 'Power-Jab' out-duels Jimmy's 'Pin-Point Jab'.

    Both could be hit with quick counter-rights.
    But Larry's had more power, which would neautralize Jimmy.
    10-3-2 in Rounds.
     
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  14. joebeadg

    joebeadg Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Class would be in session by PDF. Young. Remember Spinks Holmes 1? Larry looked great with Norten but when his jab and right hand hits nothing but air, I see a very frustrating night for Larry and maybe Jimmy Young finally gets what he deserved, a great win and respect.
     
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  15. KOTF

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    Holmes would outpoint the fat Young that showed up for the Ocassio fights
     
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