How would Ernie Terrell do in the late 1970s-mid 1980s? (Holmes era)

The 80's contenders were playing hot potato with the belts. It was almost like they were competing to see who could have the least number of title defenses. Given how often the belts changed hands, and that sometimes you had less notable champs such as Smith or Tucker, I could see Terrel snatching one. He had the height, ring IQ, and skill to cause an upset, but he wouldn't have been a major force or anything. Terrel would be lucky to manage more than 1 defense even if he did become a champ just like the majority of that generation.

I think Ernie Terrel vs Pinklon Thomas could've been an interesting fight on paper. I would favor a prime Thomas, but for some reason I think this could be a decent matchup. Terrel vs Weaver or Tubbs could be good fights too.

 

Middle of the pack sort of 80s belt holder beats some he shouldn’t, loses to some he shouldn’t probably lol.

 

Could have got the right drug addict and won a WBA belt in that era, too, but would not have held it.

 

That sounds about right.