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Klitschko vs the legends. Cont
JOE FRAZIER
Frazier was a fighting machine, wading into opponents, battering their bodies and winging left hooks at their heads. But because his style was all forward motion, he had trouble with big heavy handed fighters. Hence, Klitschko might land some bombs and maybe even drop joe a couple of times. But Klitschko's habit of waiting for the perfect moment to strike would be disastrous against Frazier. "Smokin Joe" would regroup and start battling Klitschko down the stretch. By the late rounds, Frazier would be gaining steam, hitting the target hard and often.*
VERDICT FRAZIER DEC
GEORGE FOREMAN
Weather it was the young intimidator who tried to blow down everything that stood in his way or the wily veteran who became a star again in his 40's Forman could give Klitschko nightmares. Forman could take a punch and walk through Klitschko's jab until he could land one of his bludgeoning punches. If Klitschko tried to hold him, Forman would shove him off. In Forman's younger days he suffered from stamina problems and was troubled by smart boxers, but even the immature version of Forman would connect with enough haymakers to melt Klitschko.*
VERDICT FORMAN KO 10
LARRY HOLMES
Holmes had a brilliant jab, a deadly accurate right hand and amazing recuperative powers. He had a nasty attitude, too, and would employ some dirty stuff to help gain a mental edge. Holmes was a rarity, in that he was a bully who had the skill and toughness to back up his bullying. Klitschko's size and conditioning would make the bout interesting, but Holmes jab would neutralize Klitschko's. Master technician Holmes would also find a way to defuse Klitschko's right. Given Wald's cautious nature, Holmes would out work him.*
VERDICT HOLMES DEC
JOE FRAZIER
Frazier was a fighting machine, wading into opponents, battering their bodies and winging left hooks at their heads. But because his style was all forward motion, he had trouble with big heavy handed fighters. Hence, Klitschko might land some bombs and maybe even drop joe a couple of times. But Klitschko's habit of waiting for the perfect moment to strike would be disastrous against Frazier. "Smokin Joe" would regroup and start battling Klitschko down the stretch. By the late rounds, Frazier would be gaining steam, hitting the target hard and often.*
VERDICT FRAZIER DEC
GEORGE FOREMAN
Weather it was the young intimidator who tried to blow down everything that stood in his way or the wily veteran who became a star again in his 40's Forman could give Klitschko nightmares. Forman could take a punch and walk through Klitschko's jab until he could land one of his bludgeoning punches. If Klitschko tried to hold him, Forman would shove him off. In Forman's younger days he suffered from stamina problems and was troubled by smart boxers, but even the immature version of Forman would connect with enough haymakers to melt Klitschko.*
VERDICT FORMAN KO 10
LARRY HOLMES
Holmes had a brilliant jab, a deadly accurate right hand and amazing recuperative powers. He had a nasty attitude, too, and would employ some dirty stuff to help gain a mental edge. Holmes was a rarity, in that he was a bully who had the skill and toughness to back up his bullying. Klitschko's size and conditioning would make the bout interesting, but Holmes jab would neutralize Klitschko's. Master technician Holmes would also find a way to defuse Klitschko's right. Given Wald's cautious nature, Holmes would out work him.*
VERDICT HOLMES DEC
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