just read he also went down against Isaacs
Can't find a video
Still impressive recovery - Frank Brunoesque
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Re: Larry Holmes chin - what a recovery
just read he also went down against Isaacs
Can't find a video
Still impressive recovery - Frank Brunoesque
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Re: Larry Holmes chin - what a recovery
Originally Posted by Mark TKO
Leon Spinks also 'rattled' Larry in Round 2.
Larry did say that he was surprised by Leon's power, speed and sharpness.
Larry Holmes >
"Leon was damn quick. He also had real good power for a 200 lb. fighter. But he just
wasn't big enough {naturally}. He just wasn't built for the long-haul, because he took
too many punches, and he paid absolutely 'Zero' attention to defense."
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Thought Snipes was very unfortunate in that fight stopped way to early.
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That's what champions do. Holmes had the mental fortitude to overcome that kind of adversity, which is why he's is among the best HW champs of all time.
David Lemieux = Future MW Champ and P4P King
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"Speaking of a recovery. Everybody wrote me off in the mid-1960's. But I 'came' back
even hotter."
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