"Ringo" Bonavena versus Holmes

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  1. kenmore

    kenmore Boxing Addict Full Member

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    A comparison with the Holmes-Berbick fight didn't occur to me at first, but now that I think of it, I can easily picture Holmes-Bonavena unfolding the same way. There were similarities between Bonavena and Berbick. Indeed.
     
    kenmore, Oct 17, 2008
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  2. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    Actually Trevor and Oscar were very much alike ... Berbick was bigger and likely a bit stronger ... Oscar have have hit a bit harder ... both were very awkward, tough, bruisers ....

    Many forget the young Berbick but he was a tough customer ... watch his fights against John Tate and Greg Page ... he even stood up to Larry for the ful 15, losing without question but not giving an inch either ...
     
    he grant, Oct 17, 2008
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  3. abraq

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    abraq, Oct 20, 2008
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  4. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Bonavena would give Holmes some rough moments, but Larry would use that Jab of his to keep Oscar in line.Larry wins by a unanimous decision over 15.
     
    Titan1, Dec 30, 2009
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  5. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    Larry's chin was china, Oscar was not only a huge hitter but technically the best fighter ever. I say he finds the perfect spot around the first punch he throws, Ringo, KO1
     
    Boxed Ears, Dec 30, 2009
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  6. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Very one sided fight and a stylistic nightmare for Oscar. Holmes did anything that Jmmy Ellis could do, only better, and he hit harder and was meaner, that is more cruel than Ali.
    If Holmes didn't lapse, he would stop Oscar and look better than either Ellis or Ali in doing so.
     
    red cobra, Dec 31, 2009
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  7. junior-soprano

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    yep totally agree.
     
    junior-soprano, Dec 31, 2009
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  8. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Holmes boxes his ears off.
     
    robert ungurean, Dec 31, 2009
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