Larry Holmes vs. George Foreman. Who will win if they fight NOW?

LOL … I am betting George has more of his power left than Larry.

 

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Impossible to say but I’d be rooting for George.

If it’s a Hot Dog eating contest, then I’m prepared to actually lay down some serious money on Foreman.

 

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The man holding the heavy bag didn't have to hide behind the sack and tilt his head until his cap fell off his head, because at 74 years old George Foreman HAS HIT

 

Foreman by a brutal knockout, in their youth Holmes by UD...

 

neither man.
father time takes this.

 

Who cares

 

Power is the last thing to go, so George easily.

 

Unfortunately, that wasn’t actually Foreman smashing the bag in that clip. I wonder who it was though. He looks to be the size and build of Francis Ngannou - but that’s an absolute shot in the dark.

 

Foreman wins via the grill.

 

Speed certainly wasn’t ever a strong component in the equation for Foreman’s power.

So, even among punchers, it’s fair to assume that the type of power Foreman exhibited would last even longer than most power hitters.

I mean, we basically saw that to be true in Foreman’s second career - George being so slow, he already provided for the slo mo replay in real time. Lol.

When Louis slowed down, since his own power was somewhat speed based, his power became notably degraded along with the loss of speed.

 

At their age, they probably can't exert themselves for more than 1 round, so the judges better have their eyes glued to the ring since it's the only round they'll need to score. Likewise, the ref better be prepared to step in and stop things the very instant someone gets nailed too hard.

That being said, Holmes' style was centered around his jab, speed, timing, and movement, all things a man in his 70's is not suited for. He might be able to look cute for about 30 seconds looking like his old self throwing some sharp jabs, but there won't be any weight behind them. Foreman probably puts up a high guard, walks him down with the speed of a snail, corners Holmes, then manages to land a big 1-2. Holmes gets rocked, clinches, and they both fumble around wrestling before gassing and falling over. It takes them about 5 minutes to get up with assistance. Holmes wins a split decision for being the busier guy and landing more.

 

NOW??!
Good grief it would be brutal, compared to the great fights thru history.
The Rumble in the jungle.. Pah
Fight of the century... Jeez
The Thrilla in manilla.. Lol!

No my friend, this fight would eclipse em all.
Just imagine the punches thrown by these two, it would be heart stopping.

Truly this fight needs to be made
NOW!