Larry Holmes at 16-0 in Manila October 1975

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  1. hussleman

    hussleman Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The Ali that was fighing in the Thrilla in Manila beats Holmes quite convincingly. That version of Holmes anyway.
     
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  2. Saad54

    Saad54 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't think he could have beaten Ali at that point.

    Holmes hadn't faced particularly tough competition yet and probably would have suffered from 'sparring partner syndrome'" if he had fught Ali. It would have been similar if Oliver McCall and Mike Tyson fought right after they sparred for a long tme.
     
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