Lyle's, Pick'em Hypothetical Fights

[Master]

Holmes would beat Foreman.

[El Kabong]

Holmes would beat Foreman.

At that point in time, but in his comeback Foreman would have shelled Holmes.

[ICB]

Holmes would beat Foreman.

At that point in time, but in his comeback Foreman would have shelled Holmes.

But even that George Foreman could be outboxed Lyle, aka Morrison, Holyfield, Moorer. And Larry Holmes in his early 40's was probably better than the late 30's Larry Holmes who went life and death with Carl Williams, Michael Spinks.

I think people sometimes forget how good Larry Holmes was in his 40's, i mean he totally outboxed a prime Ray Mercer, won 5 rounds against a prime Evander Holyfield. And lost a razor thin decision to Oliver McCall which i think he won, then he also would of been the oldest Heavyweight champion at 45 like George Foreman.

[El Kabong]

I know Holmes was really a top notch boxer, I just think with age George Foreman learned to box a lot better as well, he still threw punches with great power, but he had a better jab and a great right cross, his defense had also improved. I just think at that point in time Holmes could be over powered. Prime for Prime I don't think there are many fighters George Foreman loses to but Larry Holmes is one I'm on the fence for.

[Master]

I know Holmes was really a top notch boxer, I just think with age George Foreman learned to box a lot better as well, he still threw punches with great power, but he had a better jab and a great right cross, his defense had also improved. I just think at that point in time Holmes could be over powered. Prime for Prime I don't think there are many fighters George Foreman loses to but Larry Holmes is one I'm on the fence for.

Yes George was a better boxer but Holmes would have taken the shots and pride a lone would make him not lose to George. I think that fight was going to go a head at one time. Shame it did not.