Prime: Larry Holmes . Vs. Joe Frazier

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  1. la-califa

    la-califa Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Holmes in the fight of the century. Could Holmes hold off
    Smokin' Joe Frazier? 15 Rounds.
     
  2. billy boy balbo

    billy boy balbo New Member Full Member

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    i reckon holmes could pull it off
     
  3. Lobotomy

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    Yes, Holmes would take the decision here, or swell Joe's good eye shut to force a late round stoppage. Frazier's bread and butter was his left hook, not a punch Larry was particularly susceptible to. Holmes also had a deadly right uppercut, as Weaver discovered. Of course this would be a hellish war, leaving both spent at the end. But an excellent fast right was needed to put one in position to beat Larry, and Joe didn't have it.
     
  4. teeto

    teeto Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    I agree, something to do with the toughness, how great this would be regardless of the winner though.
     
  5. Abdullah

    Abdullah Boxing Junkie banned

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    Wow, now that would be an entertaining fight. I think Holmes just might need a full 15 rounds to pull it off. Holmes is truly an all-time great heavyweight champion. I rank him a lot higher than Smokin' Joe, but stylistically, it would be tough for Holmes. Holmes was a not as good version of Muhammad Ali with a better jab. So, I think Frazier would do well in the early-to-middle part of the fight. Then, I could imagine that Holmes would find his groove and outland Frazier and win a close, but clear decision. A great fight!
     
  6. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I agree with every word you say from start to finish..
     
  7. choklab

    choklab cocoon of horror Full Member

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    I think Holmes could do unto others as ali did. However this also means frazier beats holmes one time in a 3 fight serries. Holmes did not face anyone as good as peak frazier. when i talk of peak frazier im talking the one who beat ellis and ali not the guy foreman beat.
     
  8. ricardoparker93

    ricardoparker93 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    We had a thread on this a couple weeks back and I stick by my prediction... Frazier late TKO!
     
  9. MRBILL

    MRBILL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Holmes, Sweet Holmes........... Too skilled, fast and tuff for Joe Frazier................ Holmes of 1978 / '82 beats Frazier of 1970 / '72 in a time machine......

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  10. OBCboxer

    OBCboxer Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Frazier UD. Total war in this fight. I think Frazier has the advantage in styles here and will punish Holmes much like he did Ali in 1971. The '79 was an ATG fighter no doubt but sort of a watered down version of Ali. I can see Holmes winning the early rounds much like Ali but Frazier will start Smokin' to take the middle to late rounds. I can see Holmes taking one or two late rounds but not much else from early on.
     
  11. PetethePrince

    PetethePrince Slick & Redheaded Full Member

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    Sweet avatar.
     
  12. newbridgeboxing

    newbridgeboxing Active Member Full Member

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    FRAZIER WOULD WIN IN THE 4TH!!! BY TKO

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  13. Hydraulix

    Hydraulix Left Hook From Hell.. Full Member

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    Frazier would gradually break down Larry the same way he did Ali. Those body shots take a lot out of you..
     
  14. johnmaff36

    johnmaff36 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Holmes of 79 v frazier of 70/71? one hell of a fight! A coin toss. I can think of a good argument for both fighters
     
  15. Bioyhh

    Bioyhh Riot Dog Full Member

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    This. One has to remember that the Ali Joe beat was not prime. A PRIME Holmes weathers Joe's barrages and wears him down. A fantastic fight, though, and Joe always has a sluggers' chance; but if Holmes could peel himself off the deck after being absolutely cold-cocked by Shavers, he would likely survive Joe's thunder.