Something I noticed about Holmes vs Holyfield

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Holyfield seemed to connect with lots of left hooks. Traditionally, Holmes was vulnerable to right hands. What gives?
     
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  2. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    Two simple reasons - Holyfield was the best fighter Holmes had ever fought (Tyson was a worse match up for him tho and some might argue better than Holy) and Holmes was comfortably past his best days.
     
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  3. greynotsoold

    greynotsoold Boxing Addict

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    Probably because when Holmes was younger he moved more. Specifically he circled to his left as he jabbed. That is moving to the other guy's right hand. As I remember the Holyfield fight, he was mostly stationary and fought off the ropes.
    That makes him a better target for the hook, which was Holyfield's best punch anyway.
     
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  4. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    In a nutshell.. This.
     
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