Larry Holmes vs. Riddick Bowe, who wins?

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  1. SergioJ91

    SergioJ91 Active Member Full Member

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    This would've been an intriguing matchup.
     
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  2. Showstopper97

    Showstopper97 The Icon Full Member

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    Prime for Prime: Holmes via schooling. Bowe has his moments, & perhaps stuns Holmes at some point, but is largely outboxed to a clear decision (8-4/9-3).

    Prime Bowe vs 90s Holmes: Bowe via UD or Late Stoppage. Holmes wins the early rounds & looks good early, but fades as his gas tank & Bowe's work-rate & pressure mounts up on him.
     
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  3. Dangerwood84

    Dangerwood84 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This, a prime Holmes, everyday of the week.
     
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  5. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    Definitely Holmes, his jab, his movement would be too much. Bad style match up for Bowe, he doesn't even have much of a punchers chance as we all know Holmes had an iron chin and immense powers of recovery.