In Fairness to Howard, Bruce was a hard hitting Jr Welter, Howard was a lightwight, Howard only moved up towards the end of his career, A draw with a young Mel Tayor (non Hitter) was worthy, but being btaken out in the ist by Buddy McGirt, showed how Old Non Punching Howard would fair against young fit stronger fighters who did not fear Howard, could be Howard in full defensive mode flight would give Howard a bit of a Chase, but i think Bruse would catch up with Howard, its not a particularly fair Match for Howard.
I feel Howard had enough ability to beat Bruce, but with Curry's power, and Howard's defensive lapses, something will come to a head.I think Howard loses in a similiar way to Curry that he lost to Rosario, a split decision verdict.