Quote Originally Posted by right_cross
Quote Originally Posted by Lyle
...Holmes was like Ali minus the great chin.....I think Liston could hurt Holmes but that being said Larry could put it on Sonny too!
Good lord Lyle! Holmes had a major chin.

JMO, but Holmes ate one of biggest bombs ever landed in a Heavyweight bout. He got flat out clocked by a monster right hand from Earnie Shavers. Not only did he get up, but he ended the round slinging leather. Went on to win a lopsided decision.

Dare I say it, but that shot may have even put the chin of chins, George Chuvalo, down for a 10 count.

Back to the question, Holmes would speed bag Liston. Liston thrived on the fear factor he had over opponents. Similar to what Tyson had going for him in his hey day. Once exposed he wasnt all that. Holmes would do the same thing to Liston that Ali did.
Not to mention the low blow the Cooney hit him with,Larry got up and just abused him