Quote Originally Posted by Unknowndonor
Noone ever mentions Larry Holmes. How come? Ithink he was one of the best heavies ever. I also think he won the second Spinks fight. Then to come back later and beat Mercer, give Tyson a decent run{at 100 yrs old}, and to even beat Butterbean in a circus event. Everyone says he beat the good guys past their prime. Marciano beat an old Louis, an old Walcott. Why cant Holmes get some credit?
louis beat an old braddock, charles beat an old louis

holmes has a case of the "marciano" because of his opposition he will never get all the credit he truly deserves, just like iron mike as well