Larry Holmes vs George Foreman

I think Holmes simply fell into the category of fighter who had Foreman's number. Granted, it wouldn't be a forgone conclusion. George could crack as hard as anyone, and with Holmes' tendency to get tagged with a good right cross, anything is possible. The problem however is that in order to win, Foreman would need an early to mid round KO, and I just don't see that happening to a peaking Holmes. Larry would most likely keep him at bay while pecking at George with his patented jab, and even occasionally nailing him with a good right or uppercut. Foreman lands some hard shots, and perhaps even sends the assassin to the canvas once. At the end of the day though, Holmes leads on the cards, while Foreman begins to run out of gas.

Holmes by decision or stoppage late.

 

Holmes decision or late stoppage. Holmes was all wrong for Foreman.

 

Dang hard to call. Very, very close.

But I also give a slight advantage to Holmes. He has better defensive skills and that is the key point here: If you pair two dreadnoughts carrying the same artillery, the one with the strongest armor wins.

 

6 or 7/10 for Larry would have been about right. It is a shame they never got together, even when they doing the old-timers thing.

 

I can see that jab popping foremans head all night

 

Holmes would beat Foreman by a wide margin. I believe this is a total mismatch stylistically.

 

If Norton takes Holmes to 15 round SD loss, then Holmes got hit.

Goerge hit harder.

 

Larry stops young and decisions late George.

 

Yep, stylistically it does favor Holmes and he should win most of the time.

On the other hand, I remember Shavers putting Holmes down and there exists the possibility of Foreman getting to Larry in a early round and taking him out.

 

I have spoke to both dudes about this over the yrs.......... Larry always wanted George, while George was never thrilled or drooling to fight Larry....... In my book, yes, Larry Holmes was just too crafty and quick for George Foreman..... George Foreman would have his moments as Larry Holmes rests while pacing himself for the long haul, but overall, Larry outboxes George for either a unanimous decision or late TKO with George tired but standing.......

I am still pissed that this fight fell through back in 1999............ I was pumped for the event..........
deal

MR.BILL

 

Larry would have kicked George's backside. He has every conceivable tool necessary for beating Big George. There is a reason why they never fought, and it's not like Holmes didn't want it.

 

Larry: UD.

 

While there is little doubt Larry has a stylistic edge, I remember reading that Larry thought Foreman was unbeatable after Georges demolitions of Norton and Frazier - and only changed his mind when he saw Ali knocked Foreman off his pedestal.

So if we are talking a pre-Zaire Foreman then Foremans invincible mindset and Holmes indecision / fear ought be taken into account.