Larry Holmes: “The Klitschko brothers aren’t carrying the sport."

[nomadman]

To be Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World is the pinnacle of all sports. It holds more prestige than winning the 100m at the Olympics and holding the world record. Over the last 5 decades, everyone including their dog would know who held that title. You couldn't say the same about the division now.

You're talking about two different things. Popularity and general skill aren't the same.

[lefthook2daliva]

Really? What a load of BS.

If anything, WW is carrying boxing.

I would excuse Mr. Holmes this generalization. To a HW everything between 140 and 200 is "middleweight".

[Jedi Vader]

You're talking about two different things. Popularity and general skill aren't the same.

Yep and this era is bereft of both.

[nomadman]

Yep and this era is bereft of both.

Bereft of one, not necessarily of the other. Not compared to some eras of the last century.

[lefthook2daliva]

Bereft of one, not necessarily of the other. Not compared to some eras of the last century.

So which is it?

Are you saying the Klits are good but unpopular or popular but no good?

[Jedi Vader]

Bereft of one, not necessarily of the other. Not compared to some eras of the last century.

The Farmboys that you speak of never had the technology of today to add to their general skill. There has never been an era where the reigning Champions have consistently won through their jab jab jab and grab.

[nomadman]

So which is it?

Are you saying the Klits are good but unpopular or popular but no good?

I'm not talking about the Klits, I'm talking about the division.

[nomadman]

The Farmboys that you speak of never had the technology of today to add to their general skill. There has never been an era where the reigning Champions have consistent won throu jab jab jab and grab.

Again, talking about excitement, not skill.

[Barn]

Jess Williard mafia!!!!

[SirTomJones]

jedi vader is butt hurt over david haye