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I really dont see a walk in the park for either guy and think Lewis has a great shot.Holmes Jab is one for the ages,belongs encased in glass in the Smithsonian but Lewis had a nice stick as well,not to mention natural height,weight and pure size Holmes had rarely...if ever faced the likes of?Cooney?Holmes was a crafty gamesmen,sharp mind just as Lewis had shown to be and while Lewis's mind wandered in spots....lack of prep...he could close range quickly and be explosive with either hand.
Well Larry Holmes while being, quite a bit past his prime. Did defeat 6'5 Carl Williams in a close fight.
No doubt.Freakish reach as well,but a pretty raw Williams who had not the arsenal-power of Lewis....and a chin which makes Lewis's look like solid granite.