Prime Larry Holmes beats any version of Foreman

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  1. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Cool as a cucumber over here.
     
  2. Cojimar 1946

    Cojimar 1946 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Stewart's resume is obviously a problem if your trying to claim he is a huge puncher because he lacks stoppage wins that would be considered impressive at top level. How are all his kayos relevant given the level of opposition? Simply puffing up Foreman's face is hardly enough evidence to say he is a huge puncher. Ali's not known for taking out top-level opponents early so Foreman lasting 8 rounds is hardly a great achievement regardless of punching himself out.

    Don't see much evidence for Morrison being a bigger puncher than Chisora. I would say Chisora's kayo wins over Malik Scott and Carlos Takam match any stoppages scored by Morrison and easily trump anything Stewart did.
     
  3. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  4. ThatOne

    ThatOne Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If you gave Sugar Ray Leonard a free shot at Joe Louis could he knock him down?
     
  5. Rubber Glove Sandwich

    Rubber Glove Sandwich A lot of people have pools Full Member

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    Pardon?
     
  6. ThatOne

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    There's a suggestion that no boxer should be dropped by a smaller man, regardless of the circumstances .
     
  7. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Holmes never quite beat a puncher who was quite as clinical as Foreman in regards to finishing off opponents.

    But I think stylistically Holmes should be favoured here he's an elite outboxer with a very good chin and good stamina.

    I'd say Holmes by decision with an outside chance of a late stoppage if its 15 rounds.
     
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