How Big Of A Ducker Was Larry Holmes?

[Emon723]

I dont like what Holmes did after '82 or after the Witherspoon fight, he fought guys like frenchman Rodriguez, Scott Frank and a 10-0 Marvis Frazier.

Greg Page and Pinklon Thomas could make a case as those whom Holmes allegedly ducked, while there's no doubt he beats both, its too bad Larry didnt fought them.

Pinklon Thomas' quote when Holmes lost to Spinks, "Larry betrayed Boxing."

[Joeyzagz]

It was my understanding that he fought all the top guys of his era. It was just a weak era. Foreman was in retirement by the time Holmes hit his prime.

Both guys were in their (Second Prime) back in 1992-1993. Foreman had a decent KO win over Coetzer and Holmes had a UD over Mercer. Both withstood a prime Evander.

Just seems like the obvious fight that was never discussed in the early 1990's.

[The Surgeon]

Both guys were in their (Second Prime) back in 1992-1993. Foreman had a decent KO win over Coetzer and Holmes had a UD over Mercer. Both withstood a prime Evander.

Just seems like the obvious fight that was never discussed in the early 1990's.

Im pretty sure i remember an old ass Larry callin for the fight actually. Cant be sure when tho

[JAB5239]

Im pretty sure i remember an old ass Larry callin for the fight actually. Cant be sure when tho

Holmes has ALWAYS wanted Foreman and thinks of him as a big phony.

[The Surgeon]

Holmes has ALWAYS wanted Foreman and thinks of him as a big phony.

He thinks he's fake as a person too, he was saying that Foreman was still the same mean old bastard underneath the big fake smile and niceness

[The Surgeon]

Prime for Prime i think Larry Tools him

[JAB5239]

Prime for Prime i think Larry Tools him

I think Larry beats him at ANY time during their careers, but thats just me.

[joseph5620]

He thinks he's fake as a person too, he was saying that Foreman was still the same mean old bastard underneath the big fake smile and niceness

He has said that quite a few times LOL.

[Thread Stealer]

I don't know about Holmes being necessarily a big ducker, but he sure missed out on a lot of WBA champs/#1 ranked Ring contenders during his reign as WBC Champ. He got stripped for not fighting WBC mandatory Greg Page. Holmes said the reason he did this is because he was paid a lot more to fight Marvis Frazier.

Holmes definitely did his share of cherry-picking when he was approaching Rocky Marciano's 49-0.

[Perfect Plex]

Would you say Michael Spinks was a high risk fight or were there tougher fights out there for Homes at that time?