Originally posted by chirorickyp
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Holmes must get absolute respect because he was an excellent heavyweight with superb skills and willpower.
But in terms of sheer results, he is remembered for what? Having beaten Shavers twice, by a hair Norton (the latter well past his prime, lest one forgets), the overhyped Cooney, and a comatose Ali.
Actually my favorite Holmes memory is his incredible comeback after being almost knocked out by Renaldo Snipes.
What ultimately detracts from his legacy are losses to Spinks and Tyson, and highway robberies against Witherspoon and Williams.
Looks like most people reason on nostalgia or presumption rather than analyzing facts.
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