Holmes V Moorer. 1994??

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Who wins?

  1. Holmes

    2 vote(s)
    40.0%

  2. Moorer

    3 vote(s)
    60.0%
  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    A bit of a turnaround from the Foreman v McCall thread.
    What if Moorer had faced Larry Holmes from that time period?
    Could Larry, a year from challenging Mccall, do what Foreman did and beat M Moorer?
    He didn't have the power of George but wily experience.
     
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  2. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Holmes gets a split decision as Moorer looks out foxed by the old veteran.
     
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  3. CharlieFirpo85

    CharlieFirpo85 Member Full Member

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    I think this is close to 50/50. The version of Holmes which beat Mercer in 92 would definatelly have had a chance. Holmes had a high ring IQ, he was very durable, crafty and good at stealing rounds.
     
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  4. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm going to go with the younger Moorer but prime for prime Larry beats MM easily.
     
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  5. Stiches Yarn

    Stiches Yarn Active Member Full Member

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    Probably not. Very doubtful. I believe Moorer wins this, but by a very narrow split decision or maybe a draw who knows.
    Maybe a 1992 Holmes would have made it. A 1979 Holmes would beaten MM fairly easily i believe.
     
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