Quote Originally Posted by LegendBoxing65
I always had alot of respect for Larry Holmes. I always thought he was such a great technical fighter. I think even though he is in most people's top 10 heavyweight list, he is underrated. His jab and counter right were great and he had such great determination. Why he lost to Spinks? I am not sure. Spinks was a heck of a fighter also... Hard to insult Spinks in that one. Michael came in and beat Larry, even though Larry was old, Michael beat him with skill and that baby step style. Still Larry to me is the better heavyweight. All around fighter? Hard to say.. Michael was a great fighter that is for sure.I love his fight with Gerry Cooney.
On paper Spinks beat him but all fans know he didn't first fight he didn't do enough to take title from champion and in rematch Holmes was more aggressive and won easily 9 rounds to 6.