How equal is a Holmes Vs Liston fight?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Fergy, Jul 15, 2025 at 6:15 AM.


Who wins battle of the jabs?

  1. Larry Holmes

    75.0%
  2. Sonny Liston

    25.0%
  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Battle of the ages jabs.
    How much is there between these two?

    Liston 1959 version
    Holme's 1978 Version

    15 rounds
    Madison Square garden
    Ref Mills Lane
    Both men in fantastic shape and bursting to get at each other.
     
  2. BoxingFan2002

    BoxingFan2002 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Larry by DEC in 15 or TKO in 15-round fight, possibly Sonny would run out of gas tank and would quit or be stopped simply because he did not have the output for 15 rounds.

    In 12 rounds a lot closer fight, but Holmes by a clear decision.
     
  3. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    It would be a very good and well matched fight. I favor Holmes but this is a brutally dangerous match for him.
     
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