Did you think Holmes had a chance against Mccall?

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  1. Jay1990

    Jay1990 Active Member Full Member

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    And if so....
    Do you think he would have beaten Bruno In September 95 had he beaten Mccall?
     
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    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Man, thinking about a mid 40's Larry Holmes fighting Frank Bruno is one of the oddest "could have" matches that I can think of. What a bizarre match up.
     
  3. UFC2015

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    Took the same punch which floored Lenni like a boss
     
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    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Mercer also unloaded plenty of hard shots to the elusive and thick head of comeback Larry Holmes... He had quite the combination of chin, will, a clear mind under heavy fire, and skill.
     
  5. Fergy

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    I actually gave Holmes a decent chance of pulling this one off. I expected a similar outcome to Holmes V mercer, with Larry getting a clear decision. When all said and done, Holmes wasn't that far off from actually winning. If he'd have beaten mccall and faced Bruno, then I'd predict a close win for Frank but a tough hard fight for both guys.
     
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    outboxes him but he could never crack that nut, might well get stopped himself.