Larry Holmes - In Your Top Ten?

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  1. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Greatest heavyweights list, that is.

    I'm curious how many people include him... If he's a lock on most lists... And how many rank him above Tyson.
     
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  2. mcvey

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    I do, I put him in my top 7 heavyweights with no qualms.
     
    mcvey, Sep 6, 2008
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  3. Rebel-INS

    Rebel-INS Mighty Healthy Full Member

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    Yes, I'd also rank him around 6 or 7ish. I also rank him above Tyson.
     
    Rebel-INS, Sep 6, 2008
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  4. Dempsey1238

    Dempsey1238 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    top ten for sure, dont know why people rank him elite, top 3. He didnt clean out his division, or gave rematchs when they should have had rematchs.

    Still great, but I think he is over rated in once they put him top 3 or 4.
     
    Dempsey1238, Sep 6, 2008
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  5. LennoxGOAT

    LennoxGOAT Well-Known Member Full Member

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    QFT.

    I have below Tyson for all the reasons stated. And of course he is also below Lennox and Evander as well since 1980.
     
    LennoxGOAT, Sep 6, 2008
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  6. SuzieQ49

    SuzieQ49 The Manager Full Member

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    No way Lennox Lewis rates over Larry Holmes.

    Point 1

    A 42 year old Larry Holmes did better against Oliver Mccall and Ray Mercer than a Prime Lennox Lewis did....LMAO.

    Point 2


    Both got caught and floored by huge right hands twice. DIFFERENCE IS Larry Holmes got up......and defended his title succesfully. Lennox lewis stayed down......and has 2 embarrasing losses on his record.
     
    SuzieQ49, Sep 6, 2008
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  7. natonic

    natonic Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I second that.
     
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  8. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Between 4-7 for me.
     
    mr. magoo, Sep 6, 2008
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  9. natonic

    natonic Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Damn, that avatar never gets old!
     
    natonic, Sep 6, 2008
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  10. LennoxGOAT

    LennoxGOAT Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Point 3

    Your points are heavily outweighed by resume, skill set, and common sense.
     
    LennoxGOAT, Sep 6, 2008
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  11. tylerrcurtis

    tylerrcurtis Well-Known Member Full Member

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    number 5 imo
     
    tylerrcurtis, Sep 6, 2008
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  12. Loewe

    Loewe internet hero Full Member

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    I have him at Tier3 alongside Lewis, Johnson and Jeffries equaling a ranking between 4 and 7. Tyson would be at Tier5 what equals a ranking between 12 and 15.
     
    Loewe, Sep 6, 2008
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  13. BlackWater

    BlackWater G.Wash. Full Member

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    I agree with below Tyson, but Lennox AND Holyfield?
     
    BlackWater, Sep 6, 2008
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  14. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    I think 5-10 can be justified for Larry...I have him at 8 or 9 and it is Tyson he is interchanged with
     
    McGrain, Sep 6, 2008
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  15. The Kurgan

    The Kurgan Boxing Junkie banned

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    I include him at #4. A very impressive boxer who was able to adapt to beat any style. I rate adaptibility very highly.
     
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