I hear no one talk about this guy, yet I have seen plenty of guys share love and give credit to underrated champions like Marvin Hagler. What are your guys' thoughts? Is "The Easton Assassin" one of the greats (as said by Rummy's Corner) and should be given credit, or will he forever be underrated?
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Is Larry Holmes the most underrated heavyweight of all time?
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Originally posted by BigGeorge View PostI hear no one talk about this guy, yet I have seen plenty of guys share love and give credit to underrated champions like Marvin Hagler. What are your guys' thoughts? Is "The Easton Assassin" one of the greats (as said by Rummy's Corner) and should be given credit, or will he forever be underrated?
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Holmes had a tough act to follow after Ali. He also did not have that Frazier-like rival to elevate his status and popularity. Holmes was a great champion. One of the greatest jabs ever, solid chin, smart boxer and tremendous heart. He was caught between the Ali and Tyson era. Ali was charismatic and known worldwide, Tyson was a KO artist--brash and ferocious. It would have been tough for most HW champs to flourish in between those two icons.
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Underrated by who? If you aren’t aware that Holmes was a bad MF, then obviously YDKSAB.
As for following Ali, yes it’s at least somewhat possible. Leonard was a shiny Olympic hero just as the active Ali was calling it a day. Man, he wasn’t Ali, but people loved him for sure.
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Originally posted by Joe Beamish View PostUnderrated by who? If you aren’t aware that Holmes was a bad MF, then obviously YDKSAB.
As for following Ali, yes it’s at least somewhat possible. Leonard was a shiny Olympic hero just as the active Ali was calling it a day. Man, he wasn’t Ali, but people loved him for sure.
It's just that I don't hear a lot of people talk about Holmes, although I am aware of his place among the greatest heavyweights. I think Larry is great.
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Holmes has the reputation of being traditionally underrated. I am not sure he is. He was ugly and lacked a big punch and a way with words. He had the charm of a wood rat and the humor of an ogre. Rack it up to ability and hard work that the man registers eight or nine million in the bank and owns a town instead of nothing but a bad name.
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Originally posted by The Old LefHook View PostHolmes has the reputation of being traditionally underrated. I am not sure he is. He was ugly and lacked a big punch and a way with words. He had the charm of a wood rat and the humor of an ogre. Rack it up to ability and hard work that the man registers eight or nine million in the bank and owns a town instead of nothing but a bad name.
Only man who can say he fought Ali, Tyson, Holyfield and Butterbean.
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Originally posted by BigGeorge View PostI hear no one talk about this guy, yet I have seen plenty of guys share love and give credit to underrated champions like Marvin Hagler. What are your guys' thoughts? Is "The Easton Assassin" one of the greats (as said by Rummy's Corner) and should be given credit, or will he forever be underrated?
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