Easy to look good against someone when they're sick, past their prime, or never that good to begin with. What does Holmes's performance against the, frankly pretty mediocre but fluky, Leon Spinks tell us about his chances vs a prime Mike? Nothing useful. And Weaver had Tyson-level power? That's a new one to me. I'll add it to the list.
I couldnt disagree more. Weaver had nothing for a healthy Holmes absolutely nothing. BTW I'd say the flu is a pretty big disadvantage. When if the last time you went for a walk with the flu let alone fight. Who gives a rats ### is no one gave him a chance before hand. No one gave Buster Douglas a chance before hand either. When you fight the Champ it tends to bring your A game doesnt it. Especially when you have nothing to lose. I honestly believe you like to bait at this point.
However Ali was asked about what he tought on this topic and he literally laughed, he insinuated that Tyson clearly did hit harder than Shavers . Yes,i know,Ali never fought Tyson but he knew "a little" about this.
I wouldn't argue with anyone saying shavers hit harder. There's every chance he hits harder than any heavyweight. Tyson hit incredibly hard tho with either hand and his delivery and skill was so much better than a guy like Earnie who i love. Tyson would pole axe guys that would beat Earnie.
A 19-8 club fighter fighting the heavyweight champion of the world on short notice and having no championship experience is a pretty big disadvantage as well. Swings and roundabouts. No one enters a ring 100%. Holmes always struggled whenever fought someone his own size who was prime and reasonably talented. He didn't have the flu against Norton, Witherspoon, Smith and Williams.
Torn left bicep against Norton but you know that. Over the hill against William's and Smith. Spoon fought the best fight he ever fought in his life and still lost. Heres the thing man you know this I mean you've been around a long time so you know this. Or perhaps I just overrated you as a poster and you didnt realize. Please dont come back to me on any of these points because anyone with any real knowledge about Holmes reign and prime know what I'm talking about. Dont just try an argue for the sake of it too many do that already.
