Who Fares Better Against Prime Holmes?

Vitali's face begins to break down from Holmes jab and Larry takes a UD. Same jab propels Larry over Usyk.

 

Usyk. Presents something Larry hasn't seen before.

 

I'd pick Larry but it would be extremely competitive, and he'd have to be in top form.

 

They'd sure be awkward fights at least, neither will be a walk in the park contrary to a lot of opinion. Holmes didn't blow over a lot of houses without huffing and puffing a bit first.

Vitali's size, workrate and robustness would make it a tough night. He's predictable and wooden, which would make for a Holmes victory IMO but he'd sure know he'd been in a fight. Vitali throws his right hand very straight and that's an asset here. I could see Holmes winning without controversy but he'd be marked up. It's not totally out of the question that he grinds Vitali down if he gets on top.

Usyk is twice the challenge. Holmes record against southpaws was terrible in the ams, but he was a totally different fighter in the pro's. He could well have some problems due to this, but he has a good right hand in his kit. He also wouldn't tire like the super heavyweights so there's no real leeway there for Usyk later. It's a great match but i favor Holmes to gut out a decision. He's not afraid to let his hands go if Usyk finds himself behind and ramps up the pressure. I think it would be a great fight. At one point earlyish Fury looked to be on top but Usyk turned the fight. It might be harder here. I think Holmes might find him with the odd uppercut too. Holmes in a close one in a top fight. I wouldn't argue back and forth with anyone picking Usyk in a close one. He's a bit of a talent.

 

To beat those guys it would have to be before 1983.

 

For sure. Around 79-81 would be the go i think.

 

Mcall would have absorbed everything thrown at him and then knocked Joshua out its that simple.
That would be an awful match up for Anthony.

 

OK bro.

 

Anthony has a glass chin get over yourself.
Mccall has an iron chin and while not the puncher Anthony is he can certainly crack too.
Oliver was one of the only people known to be able to spar MIKE TYSON on a consistent basis so sorry Anthony's robotic style isn't going to be enough.

 

He almost lost to an old dirt Holmes. AJ decisions him widely.

 

AJ is not made to go the distance and almost got flattened by a former champion making a comeback.

 

The absolute best case scenario for you would be that AJ gets stopped in the first fight against McCall and 12-0s him in the rematch.