George Foreman is the same age as Larry Holmes. Why come they never fought?

[HeadShots]

what are the excuses these 2 heavyweight champs never fought in their primes? Larry had a long ass reign too. Plenty of time to make it happen

[KingGilgamesh]

Foreman was retired. One of the reasons he's the oldest heavyweight champion is because of just return, he was not active the whole time and had a long hiatus.

[tonysoprano]

Surprised they didn't make it happen when they were both in their 40's and out of retirement. Think old George would have been too big and strong for old Larry.

[HeadShots]

Surprised they didn't make it happen when they were both in their 40's and out of retirement. Think old George would have been too big and strong for old Larry.

Old larry beat a prime Ray Mercer. that's actually a better win than old Foreman has.

Ray Mercer would've knocked Moorer dead.

[Silence]

Holmes was at his prime at his 31. Foreman was retired between 1977-87. I would favour Holmes prime vs prime.

[i love boxing]

Foreman retired for years then returned and Holmes was no loner relevant to be honest.

[JakeTheBoxer]

Foreman retired for years then returned and Holmes was no loner relevant to be honest.

If it had happened around 1990 -1995, it would have been still a good fight.

Holmes still gave Holyfield a good fight in 92.

[QueensburyRules]

Old larry beat a prime Ray Mercer. that's actually a better win than old Foreman has.

Ray Mercer would've knocked Moorer dead.

- - Too many head shots for U.

Ray near choked Lar DEAD but for the ref breaking them. George knocked out the undefeated Moorer who had previously forced Vander into his first retirement.

When George was active and highly rated, Lar was nobody fighting pasties. Lar era was the Giant Sucking Sound heard after Ali, Joe, and George retired.

What hospital room number U being cared for? Maybe we could send U some gummybears and marshmallows.

[Amir Imam]

Because Big George would’ve put him to sleep like a sick puppy

[HeadShots]

Because Big George would’ve put him to sleep like a sick puppy

big george retired when larry was king.

he could've came back at any time to challenge larry but didn't.