Who would prime holmes struggle with most, Lewis or vitali?

robert ungurean · May 1, 2017

He struggles with neither. He beats them both

Man_Machine · May 1, 2017

JohnThomas1 said: ↑

I think both would be awkward, with Lewis more so. Vitali's sheer size and workrate would make it very hard for Larry. He doesn't however establish range as good as peak Lewis and i think this is where Holmes chance would be. Holmes handspeed would give him a good chance of outfighting and outpointing Vitali.

I think Lewis would have an excellent chance vs Holmes. His size, ability to establish range and deterrent power would hold him in good stead. A safety first conservative gameplan would be a good way to start, with the constant threat of the enormous right hand looming. If Holmes was edging the chess match he could put more pressure on and exchange more, something Holmes did far more of than many realise. I have little doubt Lewis is going to badly hurt or drop Holmes at some point and it would be interesting to see if he could finish him. He is a vastly better finisher and fighter than Weaver, Witherspoon, Snipes or Shavers et al. Lewis would have to make sure he didn't gas as Holmes is quite a strong finisher with excellent stamina and heart.

Be a great fight, both of them.
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I think this would be one of the key determining factors. Holmes seemed able to maintain the pace and focus required to notch up the rounds, in the latter half of a bout.

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