Originally posted by Greatest1942
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I think prime Ali's jab was faster than Holmes's, well......faster than anyones barring Floyd Patterson. But I think Ali's jab, whilst a shade slower than Patterson's was a touch more accurate, and the reach advantage helped too.
But in 1977/78 I thought Holmes's jab was at least as fast as that version of Ali.....but Earnie wouldn't hear of it. Ha ha
As for prime Ali's jab vs Holmes's. It is a tough call, speed advantage to Ali, power advantage to Holmes. Both fantastic punches in their respective arsenals.
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