Larry Holmes recuperative powers were second only to Ali and he had the most consecutive title defences except Joe Louis. These are the only 2 heavyweights above him.

Holmes beat the best fighters in his era Norton, Witherspoon, Carl Williams, Cooney, Berbick, Bonecrusher Smith. He also beat Mercer way past his best and gave a good account against peak Holyfield.

Larry would bring the fight to taller opponents like Wlad, Vitali and Fury. They may survive but don't believe they would beat him.