Quote Originally Posted by Bill Paxtom View Post
Very True

Mr. Larry Holmes fought very non-aggressive, and let Mr. Ali stay upright.

You could see that Larry took it easy on the former Champion.
For one time I agree with your Ali assessment. Watch the last Hurrah, even Holmes admitted that Ali was a lot slower and spoke more slowly than he normally does. He knew he was going in there with a lame duck. And, knowing Ali, like how he did with Frazier, talked to Holmes one on one to let him know that this fight is a sham and I won't be able to make it.

Thanks to Don King.

Turn to minute 36:00 and listen to what Holmes had to say about Ali's present state and condition. Even Holmes was sad after the fight because he didn't want to go in there to do it, but most likely Ali was forced to do it and he had to up the pressure after a few rounds to try an end a boring fight.