Could any boxer besides Ali outbox Frazier?

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  1. 2piece

    2piece Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It's a case where if Joe survives the first 3-4 he runs away with it. Lennox would have to start fast, if he fails he can't handle the smoke.
     
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    2piece Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'd expect Larry to survive 15, but Frazier would take rounds 10-15.
     
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    Jack Johnson
     
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  4. Dubblechin

    Dubblechin Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I'm not sure about Larry Holmes.

    Holmes spoke a couple years ago about how he was sparring with Joe Frazier in late 1973 to prepare Frazier for his return fight with Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier broke Holmes' ribs during one session.

    Holmes was young, but that was after Frazier had been dropped six times by Foreman and lost his title at the start of that year.

    So Joe Frazier in 1971 against Holmes at his best might not have been so great for Larry Holmes' ribs.
     
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  5. JohnThomas1

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    He was certainly something in those late rounds.
     
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    louis54 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Tunney....maybe Holmes.....
     
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    HOUDINI Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tunney
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    Would outbox Frazier over 15 at their best.
     
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  8. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    No.
     
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    GoldenHulk Boxing Addict Full Member

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  10. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    Are you suggesting Holmes hit harder than Frazier?
     
    swagdelfadeel, Jul 18, 2019
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    You missed that citation on pupose, didn´t you ?
     
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  12. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    Yes I have absolutely nothing better to do with my life :lol:
     
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  13. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Holmes and Lewis.
     
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  14. DrederickTatum

    DrederickTatum We really outchere. Full Member

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    You're crazy.
     
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    Tyson Fury would do better than Holmes against Frazier hands down, Much bigger,stronger, just as fast, as smart with more power than Holmes with the same level of chin and heart
     
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