Larry Holmes vs Mike Tyson

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  1. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    Are you really trying to make an argument that Holmes wasn't past his best against Tyson? :lol:
     
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    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    None of those guys came back 5 years later and became a factor in their division.

    I would bet that Tyson would find the same defensive holes in a 28 year old Holmes which were exhibited by a 38 year old Holmes. The low left hand, the extended arm defense in crisis, not the deftest of footwork when moving away from an opponent. Of course, it is not a foregone conclusion. Holmes was a great fighter. He just never met anything of the style of Tyson whereas Mike met more than a few with the better elements of Holmes.
     
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    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    I see your point. While Larry was much quicker and sharper in his prime and he would've hit Tyson a lot more also on the flip side Holmes punching more would leave more opportunities for Tyson to counter.
    The result could've ended up being similar.
     
  4. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    :huh