Seventies heavyweights - Time wars

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  1. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Let's match these 70's guys up,hypothetically when they were at their best during the decade.

    Frazier 1971
    Foreman 1974
    Ali 1974
    Norton 1976
    Young 1977
    Holmes 1979


    In a league situation,who comes out on top ?
    Okay,Ali-Foreman's a shoo-in,because they actually fought in '74.
     
    Stevie G, Jun 26, 2011
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  2. kmac

    kmac On permanent vacation Full Member

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    i think holmes can run the table.
     
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  3. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I'll always believe that a well trained,and focused Ali of 1973/74 would pip Holmes.
     
    Stevie G, Jun 26, 2011
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  4. Vince Voltage

    Vince Voltage Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I agree with kmac and think Holmes would prevail.
     
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  5. My dinner with Conteh

    My dinner with Conteh Tending Bepi Ros' grave again Full Member

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    A third vote for Peanut Head.
     
    My dinner with Conteh, Jun 27, 2011
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  6. Stevie G

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    At the moment it seems that Holmes is leading the pack (I disagree :D) Who's the consensus for runner up ?
     
    Stevie G, Jun 27, 2011
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  7. shavers

    shavers Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Ali was always better in his fights than in training, 73-75 Ali would beat Holmes. It would be a good fight, but Ali still had his magic at that time.
     
    shavers, Jun 27, 2011
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  8. Threetime no1

    Threetime no1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I couldn't look past Ali personally, with a scrap between Foreman and Holmes for second. Frazier of 71' was ****ing animal though.
     
    Threetime no1, Jun 27, 2011
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  9. Stevie G

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    :good Quite right Earnie !
     
    Stevie G, Jun 28, 2011
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