They were better! A prime Larry would have destroyed Holyfield quite easily. This was a shell of Larry, who would have not needed to throw a right hand to defeat Evander in his prime.
and Holmes was retired for 2 years. Signed sin kings contract and had 6 months to prepare. King pulled his shit. And pulled a take it or leave it. You have 4 weeks to get ready. Holmes wanted the payday.
@@oldironsides4107Can you offer Tyson just a little respect and not lean so heavily on excuses? Larry didn't lose the fight, Tyson won it. Tyson was a phenomenon we won't witness again for a long, long, time. Note: All respect to Larry Holmes! He's on my top 3 all-time best list - not that anyone cares about said list! 😄
@@soundwavesuperior28I have been trawling through the comments to see did anyone else say what I was thinking. Holyfiejd was a filthy fighter. His elbows and head it’s were part of his fight plan/strategy.
@@derekdevaney2242 Never been a huge fan of Holyfield. He head butted & threw elbows too much during his big fights to be considered amongst the real greats. You have to respect him to some extent; he was a cruiserweight in heavyweight trunks who never, ever backed down. He really was the real deal. But his legacy is tarnished, without a doubt, by his dirty tactics.
He wasn't underrated, he was a very good champion but he didn't face the calibre of opposition that Ali did, defeating the likes of Liston, Frazier & Foreman gave Ali his greatness.
@@JohnDoe-xl1ig Not sure about your Bowe comment Ummm Maybe Bowe wins. By the Time Tyson fought Holyfield Tyson was 6 years past his prime maybe even 8 years. There are TWO Mike Tysons the 20 21 22 year old version and the post prison verision
Credit to Larry. His fight with Tyson was complete destruction, but he proved that, even at 41, he could hang with Holyfield and probably several other top fighters of that era. Larry was a great champion who really never got the praise he deserved in the press.
@@papalegba6759 I think that was the first time Holmes was ever KOd in a professional fight, and he fought some real hitters in his era. Shavers, Norton, etc.
@@maxxxmodelz4061 he did some odd things for money. like throwing the spinks fight for example. but in his prime, in a straight fight, he'd have whipped both tyson & holyfield no problem. they weren't in the same league.
@@papalegba6759 Which Spinks fight do you feel he threw? I don't believe Larry intentionally threw either fight. I think he severely underestimated Spinks in the first fight, and then got robbed by shading judging in the second fight.
@@papalegba6759 i just watched both, Tyson outlanded in first round, which was a very inactive round, and caught him in the end of round 3, maybe you could give holmes 2 but it was also very inactive. Holmes wasn’t winning
@@meezie81 By 1984 Holmes was past his prime and he knew it. He picked Spinks expecting it to be an easy victory, thereby equalling Marciano's 49-0 record.
I give Larry Holmes all the credit in the world !!!!! He won the last two rounds and pushed himself with ever once of his being to a point where he was so spent at the end he through up from nausea. I have seen a lot of marathon runners do the same at the end of a race. I know how he felt at the end of the fight and still hung around the ring to answer questions. He definitely wanted out of that ring as quickly as possible. A TRUE CHAMPION AND A GENTLEMAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@Lethal_Swordsmanthe remastered version of fight night champion is a fight fans wet dream. Super realistic when it comes to boxing mechanics and science. Like using the jab= more accurate combos
Mike fought Larry Holmes YEARS before this and people try to discredit Tyson for his win. Evander literally struggled several years later and nobody says a thing. Interesting.
They dislike Tyson so much that they give everyone else too much credit. From a pure technique standpoint, Mike runs circles around Evander any day of the week.
Holmes hadn't fought in two years. Also, Tyson had a mystique that even Holmes fell for. Once Buster Douglas brought him down to earth, Tyson became much more beatable. Lots of analogies there I hadn't planned on.
Holmes was retired for 2 years. Was offered the fight and signed a contract it was suppose to be 6 months and the fight would take place. Don king pulled his strings and it was either 4 weeks. Take it or leave it. Larry wanted that money. There is perspective that many don’t know. Which is all good. You would have had to be alive and a boxing fan reading papers at the time
@@oldironsides4107 And also Holyfield was a natural cruiserweight who didn’t have significant punching power at heavyweight. Alex Stewart was KOd 7 times but went 12 rounds with Holyfield.
Although Mike is still my favorite I really appreciate Larry and all that he accomplished in the sport.. So much so that I ordered a box set of his entire career! It was so storied and he did have rivalries with several of the same boxers Mike had to deal with later.. I also really admire Holy and his love for the game.. The fact that he was always dedicated and serious about the prospect of making great matches.. Although there’s no denying Larry is at an advanced age here and past his prime it was still an excellent version of him that Evander got in ‘92.. This is probably right behind the Foreman epic Holy waged the previous year..
Yeah I believe Larry homes would of beat Holyfield in his prime or is it the case where just because a washed up Larry holmes made it competitive against holmes doesn’t mean a prime version of him can beat him? Maybe
I've always been an Ali Forman Frazier iron Mike Lennox hollyfield man but Holmes was a true fighter! Much better than I've given credit! Fine performance head held high in this fight!!
I'm with you Maree. Cheering for Holmes was never done by me. Now I believe he and Foreman are at the top of my list. Both fought in till their 40's. so bravo to you two kings.
@@kevinquinn3763 agree Kevin I definitely did not give Holmes any credit and he was an elite boxer! Ali is greatest for me but Forman Frazier Holmes iron Mike holifield lewis were all top fighters!! God bless🙏
Holyfield struggled with a 42 year old Holmes #letthatsinkin Dunno why Holmes is never given his true credit not just as a heavyweight but one of the greatest boxers ever!🤪
Agreed. He was so smart, and he was in the ring with a really smart and old schooled warrior. Only prime Holyfield fight I ever saw where the other guy looked craftier than Evander.
59:50...the spirit of an all time great champion....fights hard to the end...than violently vomits without breaking a step...this was a 42 year old multi millionaire....42 thirty three years ago was like 46 in 2024
Watching this again, Holmes was still a dangerous fighter, as he proved against Ray Mercer. Holyfield was a whole new level though and I don't think he gets the credit he deserves as an all time great fighter.
Holmes was a very good boxer but he dominated a weaker era, one of the main reasons why he didn't quite gain the same recognition as Muhammad Ali. I'm not entirely convinced he would have beaten the likes of Liston, Frazier & Foreman.
This was an old Larry Holmes. I believe if this fight had been when Holmes fought Norton or Shavers, Holyfield would have been finished. That jab back then was crisp and precise.
so correct you are! probably the best jab in the history of the sport and that's not taking anything away from Ali. So crisp it was and always was on target.
Wow! It's Holyfield's day!Holmes did his best too and judges managed the fight well giving due respect to the rightful winner.thank you sharing us this beautiful sport's episode.more power to you all
Personally I consider Holmes the standard in boxing performance. Even in his losses he is impressive. Apart from his left jab, he is amazing in his efficiency of movement. He sure had Evander sweating at the end. Two really great champions... from different eras actually.
This fight is massively underrated. Although there wasn't knockdowns or furious exchanges, it was a tough fight between two of most skilled champions of all time. Holyfield had a heck of a work rate and Holmes was brilliant at fighting off the ropes and staying out of harms way. I had Holyfield as the clear winner in terms of points, but Holmes did brilliantly and was competitive throughout the fight, and he proved beyond any doubt that he was a legit and worthy contender even in his 40s.
I’d forgotten all about this fight. Even though I watched the highlights of it at the time. Then Holyfield would fight Riddick Bowe a few months later in the first fight of their trilogy. Containing one of the best ever rounds of boxing I’ve ever seen.
Larry Holmes was significantly more skilled than many are willing to credit him for. His jab was powerful enough to fracture facial bones, and he possessed formidable punching strength combined with the agility of a middleweight. At 42, Holmes' ability to go the distance with a formidable opponent like Evander Holyfield underscores the exceptional quality of his abilities as a heavyweight boxer.
Watching this fight after 32 years I see that holmes clearly lost the fight by not really boxing and throwing punches. But at 42yrs of age, I am impressed with homles going the distance.
The Tyson that fought Larry Holmes was unbeatable. I agree it was a favorable stylistic matchup for Tyson. But even then... I don't think the best version of Holyfield would look that good.
Evander tried to make this fight interesting only because Larry was old and he respected Larry. But hell no Mike would not and could not have beaten evander back then hell no.
Holmes never unified the world titles. He was not underrated. He hasn't beaten an elite fighter. His best opponent was Witherspoon, Bonecrusher, Weaver, and Mercer.
Liston, Frazier, Foreman, Quarry & Lyle were better than any of Holmes' challengers & Ali fought a better version of Norton as well. Holmes was good but dominated a weaker era in boxing than Ali.
Tyson doesn't get enough credit for his win over Holmes. Holmes was still a great fighter years after that fight. This is 4 years later and look how good he still was against Holyfield. And Holmes should've won 2 championships after Tyson. He beat an undefeated Ray Mercer in 1992, who was really the WBO champion, but the WBO stripped for for fighting Holmes instead of Michael Moorer. And I thought Holmes beat Oliver McCall in 1995 for the WBC title. I also had Holmes beating Spinks in the rematch, meaning Tyson beat the legit champ. And Tyson knocked Holmes out. He destroyed him. No one else ever knocked Holmes out, and the dude fought till he was 52.
Holmes wasn’t even in shape when he fought Tyson. Don King set up the fight and only gave Larry three months but he had been retired like fifteen months. This version of Holmes might have faired better.
Kudos to Larry Holmes at age 42 to go the entire 12 rounds. The prime Larry Holmes would have beaten Holyfield. Knockout? Maybe. Just an opinion from someone who has been watching boxing since Floyd Patterson was champion. Holyfield was a very good fighter.
One of the greatest ever. He did really well here for his age, one of the only guys out there that could out savvy Evander in his prime. Holyfield clearly won on points, but this was a very competitive and tactical fight.
Holyfield was much more busy, no doubt about that but i really felt that the fight was closer on points than the official scorecards. Holmes really impressed me in this fight. His science of the ring, he way he was blocking the punches ( espcially until the middle of the fight ) and by the way, his own punches seemed to be a little more accurate than Holyfield at times. I think it's one of the fights that Holmes could be proud of even if he has lost it.
The fight was closer than we remember, i felt Holyfield won as he was pressing the action whereas Holmes was content to hang on the ropes & counter but many of the rounds were close & could have been scored either way.
Holmes top 5 heavy all time. Maybe top 3. 42 years old vs deal in his prime. This might be holmes best fight. He loses but he gives deal a really tough fight. Look at that cut. Holmes pukes at end of the fight! Thats how hard it was.
Back in the day I was rooting for a Jerry Cooney, because I'm Irish-american, alright, Larry would say. Looney Cooney But I have to say Larry Holmes is one of the most underrated heavy weight champions of all time. He held a belt for a long time. I think 7 or 8 years.
Holyfield was a Rhythm fighter.. watch his footwork combined with his punches always on his toes. Bouncing. And sometimes he would plant his feet and go to war
very true, except the fight with tyson...tyson would initiate, holy would counter then hang on for dear life and walk mike backwards...it was a great strategy ...but if he fought tyson like this he would have been tkoed imo...but holy is to smart to fight tyson inside!.
@@stavros693000 Tyson actually needs a tiny bit of space to crouch on his toes and lunge/leap upward with those bombs and combinations. Evander smartly smothered him and kept pushing him back on his heels. Tyson's feet were never set to unload with his normal barrage. He could only land when flat footed or on his heels and it lacked the same explosion and power.
Five years earlier mike Tyson walked right through Holmes. And did it without breaking a sweat. And here Holmes is 5years later going 12rounds with Holyfield. If Mike wouldn’t have been in prison at this time and him, and Holyfield would have had a fight. Mike would have done him the same way. it’s all about who’s in your corner. Mikes true reign stopped when him and Kevin Rooney parted ways. But that’s life, and although his reign may have slowed up, he never did. #ironMikeTyson greatest fighter that ever lived.. oh yeah, good fight fellas you both did good, Larry and Evander
You just watched two of the greatest fighters in boxing history. They both beat the best to become the best. You don't see many fighters like them today.
There you can see the difference between Tyson and Holyfield at that time. Years before Tyson destroyed Holmes but Holyfield could only defeat Holmes 4 years later. In his prime, in die 80's no one could defeat Tyson.
Holmes was retired for two years. Fought tyson on 4 weeks notice. A huge difference. So tyson was only good until age 22? People say nobody could beat tyson under cus which was age 15-19. Watch Tyson’s fights and not highlights he’s very beatable. He’s one of my favorites ever as he was always entertaining not because he’s the best or top ten best hw ever he was the 4th best of his era. Lennox Holyfield bowe tyson. Mitchell Greene gave your unbeatable tyson problems and Tony tucker both tangy fighters with an ok jab. Douglas straight whooped mike. Tangy jab other tools. Holyfield does everything better except one punch power. Namw me a fight where tyson faced adversity and won? He also has never kod anyone past round 7 It’s easy to look good against guys with no resistance. Tyson should have an additional 5-6 dq losses but was treated like a spoiled brat and brought in lot of money
@@oldironsides4107 Tyson destroyed all comers in his prime and you know it. I don't know where "head butt Hollyfield " was hiding but he sure came out of hiding after Tyson lost to Douglas. Hollyfield lost to " the quite man " John Ruiz who even dropped him like a sack of pattatoes, he struggled mightily with " big daddy " and a Holmes who was no match for Tyson. Take away his third weapon...his shaved HEAD...and " HEAD butt 😜 Hollyfield is not in Tysons class.
Holmes would've destroyed Holyfield if both were in their primes. Holyfield was NEVER anything special, as a Heavyweight. Just a place holder between Tyson and Lewis. And just a slightly better than average heavyweight. He was DAMN lucky to not get knocked the hell out, by George Foreman.
Tyson did avoid fighters like Tommy Morrison Riddick Bowe The guy that koed Morrison.. I would like to see Tyson fight the competition Holyfield fought..Holyfield didn't duck anyone.
Holyfield gave Larry a boxing lesson here. He outboxed him and outworked him. And to all the people who are saying that Larry got robbed, please learn how to score a pro fight. Holyfield toyed with him all he wanted. By the way, the outcome of the fight would've been exactly the same if they both had fought at their respective primes, basically because Holyfield is a much better fighter than Holmes ever was. So stop with the BS.
I gave Holmes rounds 2, 4, 8 & 11, he gave a good showing but didn't win the fight, he lay on the ropes for the most part and looked to counter as he knew he couldn't engage Holyfield for prolonged periods. I love Holmes but he didn't win this fight.
@@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson Completely agree with you sir. Holyfield showed superior boxing skills and superior inside game. He dominated him in every department. Break his rhythim with superior speed and high work rate and also destroyed his body with hard body shots.
@@Shovelhook Larry Holme was old when lost to Michael Spinks:::, he out of retirement;;; boxing or fighting like martial arts it not how hard the punch it where;; boxing is x& 0 strategy ;; hollyfield & Mike Tyson boxing match just a retirement / nursing 🏡 home paycheck for Larry Holme
You might feel differently if you watched Holyfield vs Bow 2 and 3; one cannot look past the height and weight differences without giving Holyfield his due.
I always loved Holmes. True gentleman…always had class. And even at this stage he was still a beautiful fighter. He needed to fight at 220 lbs. I feel he could have been more dangerous if he had been in a little better shape. That jab of his still had the snap, he still had power, and his ring generalship was great! He successfully baited Holyfield a few times. Amazing!
@@andrelee3008 Holmes was very good but Ali was the greatest and did more no doubt, his victories over the likes of Liston, Frazier, Foreman and Lyle proved that.
Great, great fighters, amazing how much Holmes still had in the tank. He looked much better in this fight then when he fought Tyson after a 3 1/2 year layoff.
Big deal. Holyfield fought everyone !! Truly great. And started at Cruiserweight ! Not to mention an early and incredible Ali. C’mon , watch all of them over All the many years. THEN talk ..
This fight just underscores the greatness of Larry Holmes. He scored over 50% of his punches on Holyfield and made Ray Mercer a punching bag by scoring over 70% of all his punches. Holyfield and Mercer scored less than 45% on Holmes. The only two fighters that made Holmes look bad are Mike Tyson and Michael Spinks in their 1st fight. It just shows you how great Prime Mike Tyson was.
Not true, Carl Williams arguably beat Holmes but didn't get the decision & Witherspoon pushed him very close as well, Spinks beat him & Tyson flattened him. Holmes was a very good fighter no doubt but did not face the calibre of opposition that Muhammad Ali faced, such as a Liston, Frazier & Foreman. All of those guys were leagues above Shavers who incidentally almost knocked Holmes out. As for Holyfield & Mercer, Holmes was soundly beaten by Holyfield & Mercer clearly underestimated Holmes, coming into the fight thinking it was an easy job.
@@isabellamcloughlan6082 Holmes beat Mercer... he beat Williams and witherspoon as well... Tyson flattened him cus DOn king didnt give holmes time to perpare and Holmes wanted the money for the tyson fight
Very few fighters match Holyfield on the inside but for quality Larry did here if not for quantity.Blocked so much and threw some beautiful hooks and uppercuts in close and managed the space
Maybe, though Holyfield improved himself after this fight & became more canny & knowing in relation to ring smarts though i do agree, i would pick Holmes 78/82 to defeat Holyfield.
The fact that old Foreman and Holmes went distance with prime Holyfield tells you how great the 70s fighters were .
They were better! A prime Larry would have destroyed Holyfield quite easily. This was a shell of Larry, who would have not needed to throw a right hand to defeat Evander in his prime.
@@chuckurso593 No question Prime Holmes easy dec over Holyfield and Young Foreman wouldve kod Holyfield 3 or 4 rounds max.
Except Tyson destroyed a 4 year younger Holmes within 4 rounds lol.
Exactly why the 70s Heavyweight division is the greatest ever.
Prime Holmes was under appreciated.
@@robloxvids2233 so Holmes was younger....or was there a 17 year difference
Two warriors earning respect by showing respect. Great era.
yeah
Great fight!! Larry Holmes still 80s Champion!!👍👍🇺🇸 My champion. Best jab in the Ring!
Holmes would get in the ring right now if the money was right.
Great to see oldies comes into action and thanks to both of them ,GOD BLESS.
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Holmes was such a great boxer. He was so hard to catch with a clean punch. In 75 fights only one man knocked him out, and that was a Prime Mike Tyson
and Holmes was retired for 2 years. Signed sin kings contract and had 6 months to prepare.
King pulled his shit. And pulled a take it or leave it. You have 4 weeks to get ready.
Holmes wanted the payday.
@Don king. Damn phones.
That fight was a joke. Tyson beat a guy who’d been retired for two years and had four weeks to prepare. Tyson was a joke 🤣
Jay Sharp, a prime Larry Holmes would have destroyed a prime Tyson.
@@oldironsides4107Can you offer Tyson just a little respect and not lean so heavily on excuses? Larry didn't lose the fight, Tyson won it. Tyson was a phenomenon we won't witness again for a long, long, time.
Note: All respect to Larry Holmes! He's on my top 3 all-time best list - not that anyone cares about said list! 😄
The footwork of Evander is amazing, something that is overlooked
Great balance.
So were his elbows and headbutts.
@@soundwavesuperior28I have been trawling through the comments to see did anyone else say what I was thinking. Holyfiejd was a filthy fighter. His elbows and head it’s were part of his fight plan/strategy.
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Never been a huge fan of Holyfield. He head butted & threw elbows too much during his big fights to be considered amongst the real greats. You have to respect him to some extent; he was a cruiserweight in heavyweight trunks who never, ever backed down. He really was the real deal. But his legacy is tarnished, without a doubt, by his dirty tactics.
Holyfielr is textbook perfected, his only problem is that he would get eeasily draggred into brawls
Holmes is such a underrated champion. For me, he was one of the best this sport has ever seen
If you're going off pure resume it's hard to argue he wasn't the heavyweight goat.
He wasn't underrated, he was a very good champion but he didn't face the calibre of opposition that Ali did, defeating the likes of Liston, Frazier & Foreman gave Ali his greatness.
No such thing as underrated.
Agreed 👍
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Holyfield had a much harder time with Holmes than Tyson. I had no idea Holyfield ever fought Holmes.
Me either as much as I follow boxing don't know how I've always missed this one.
And this was two years AFTER he fought Tyson who is still the ONLY guy to knock him out in like 70 fights
@@alivstyson1864 Plus Tyson was getting revenge for Ali. He made it his special mission to KO Holmes.
I agree with you because I didn't know
@@JohnDoe-xl1ig Not sure about your Bowe comment Ummm Maybe Bowe wins. By the Time Tyson fought Holyfield Tyson was 6 years past his prime maybe even 8 years. There are TWO Mike Tysons the 20 21 22 year old version and the post prison verision
Larry is awsome guy goodluck what ever ya do ,and go fishing its the best relaxing day on the water ,thnx for all you did and do
Homes spewing after the bell must have been absolutely knackered at his age full Respect
I saw that too but wasn't sure if that was water or what. He didn't get many body shots did he?
He took a massive body shot about 1 min before he threw up
55 sec
Credit to Larry. His fight with Tyson was complete destruction, but he proved that, even at 41, he could hang with Holyfield and probably several other top fighters of that era. Larry was a great champion who really never got the praise he deserved in the press.
he was beating tyson before getting caught.
@@papalegba6759 I think that was the first time Holmes was ever KOd in a professional fight, and he fought some real hitters in his era. Shavers, Norton, etc.
@@maxxxmodelz4061 he did some odd things for money. like throwing the spinks fight for example. but in his prime, in a straight fight, he'd have whipped both tyson & holyfield no problem. they weren't in the same league.
@@papalegba6759 Which Spinks fight do you feel he threw? I don't believe Larry intentionally threw either fight. I think he severely underestimated Spinks in the first fight, and then got robbed by shading judging in the second fight.
@@papalegba6759 i just watched both, Tyson outlanded in first round, which was a very inactive round, and caught him in the end of round 3, maybe you could give holmes 2 but it was also very inactive. Holmes wasn’t winning
Much respect to to Holmes, he fought every body
He didn't fight Foreman.
@@Woodland320 Or Page and Dokes. He avoided both in '84, hand picked Spinks in 1985 because he thought it was an easier win, for a bigger payday.
@@meezie81 By 1984 Holmes was past his prime and he knew it. He picked Spinks expecting it to be an easy victory, thereby equalling Marciano's 49-0 record.
@@meezie81doesn't matter. He fought prime Tyson and Holyfield after those years. They are better than those two boxers
I give Larry Holmes all the credit in the world !!!!! He won the last two rounds and pushed himself with ever once of his being to a point where he was so spent at the end he through up from nausea. I have seen a lot of marathon runners do the same at the end of a race. I know how he felt at the end of the fight and still hung around the ring to answer questions. He definitely wanted out of that ring as quickly as possible. A TRUE CHAMPION AND A GENTLEMAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not to mention Holmes was 42 years old in this fight.
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Holmes at 35 would obliterate Holyfield...
@@DonEEteteand Tyson
I always used Holmes on boxing video games. Reach and a killer jab are unstoppable when used properly.
Worked for Lennox Lewis too..
bro what boxing games??
@@Lethal_Swordsman knockout kings and fight night
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@@Lethal_Swordsmanthe remastered version of fight night champion is a fight fans wet dream. Super realistic when it comes to boxing mechanics and science. Like using the jab= more accurate combos
Mike fought Larry Holmes YEARS before this and people try to discredit Tyson for his win. Evander literally struggled several years later and nobody says a thing. Interesting.
They dislike Tyson so much that they give everyone else too much credit. From a pure technique standpoint, Mike runs circles around Evander any day of the week.
When Holmes fought Tyson he came from 2 years of retirement and had 14 weeks to prepare but only trained for 7 weeks if i'm correct.
Holmes wasn't ready for Tyson though.
Holmes hadn't fought in two years. Also, Tyson had a mystique that even Holmes fell for. Once Buster Douglas brought him down to earth, Tyson became much more beatable. Lots of analogies there I hadn't planned on.
What this proves is that Mike Tyson knocking Holmes out was actually a pretty big accomplishment. Obviously Larry still had plenty left in the tank.
Holmes was retired for 2 years.
Was offered the fight and signed a contract it was suppose to be 6 months and the fight would take place.
Don king pulled his strings and it was either 4 weeks. Take it or leave it.
Larry wanted that money.
There is perspective that many don’t know. Which is all good. You would have had to be alive and a boxing fan reading papers at the time
@@oldironsides4107 Thank you for this insight. I had no idea of the drama behind the fight.
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And also Holyfield was a natural cruiserweight who didn’t have significant punching power at heavyweight. Alex Stewart was KOd 7 times but went 12 rounds with Holyfield.
Had Holmes trained for a minimum of 6 months, he would have been able to beat Tyson
Holmes was in much better shape with the rust off for the Mercer Holyfield fights.
Holmes did a great job for his age. A very powerful man.
Although Mike is still my favorite I really appreciate Larry and all that he accomplished in the sport.. So much so that I ordered a box set of his entire career! It was so storied and he did have rivalries with several of the same boxers Mike had to deal with later..
I also really admire Holy and his love for the game.. The fact that he was always dedicated and serious about the prospect of making great matches.. Although there’s no denying Larry is at an advanced age here and past his prime it was still an excellent version of him that Evander got in ‘92.. This is probably right behind the Foreman epic Holy waged the previous year..
Sorry but tyson NEVER beat a hall of fame boxer... facts.
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Michael Spinks
@@djaborabiahmed4962 True
@@djaborabiahmed4962uh...he beat Holmes.
59:41 Wow, Holmes throws up all that water he had been drinking throughout the fight right after the final bell
Did well Holmes for his age… incredible
Yeah I believe Larry homes would of beat Holyfield in his prime or is it the case where just because a washed up Larry holmes made it competitive against holmes doesn’t mean a prime version of him can beat him? Maybe
@@abdullahshaibu5274Holy beats him on his best night imo. But prime Holmes would have been tougher
I've always been an Ali Forman Frazier iron Mike Lennox hollyfield man but Holmes was a true fighter! Much better than I've given credit! Fine performance head held high in this fight!!
I'm with you Maree. Cheering for Holmes was never done by me. Now I believe he and Foreman are at the top of my list. Both fought in till their 40's. so bravo to you two kings.
@@kevinquinn3763 agree Kevin I definitely did not give Holmes any credit and he was an elite boxer! Ali is greatest for me but Forman Frazier Holmes iron Mike holifield lewis were all top fighters!! God bless🙏
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Holyfield struggled with a 42 year old Holmes #letthatsinkin
Dunno why Holmes is never given his true credit not just as a heavyweight but one of the greatest boxers ever!🤪
Unless he was just working out !
He actually is given respect, he is usually ranked in the top 5 best HW of all time.
Holmes is only second to Ali in my opinion
@@DonEEtete I have him at number 5 after Ali, Louis, Lennox Lewis and Holyfield.
Prime Holmes would beat em all at their prime except a prime Ali. A prime Ali v a prime Holmes could've easily gone either way!
Amazing how competitive Larry Holmes still was in his 40’s
Agreed. He was so smart, and he was in the ring with a really smart and old schooled warrior. Only prime Holyfield fight I ever saw where the other guy looked craftier than Evander.
Yes
More like he was born to be full of excuses
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59:50...the spirit of an all time great champion....fights hard to the end...than violently vomits without breaking a step...this was a 42 year old multi millionaire....42 thirty three years ago was like 46 in 2024
Man the long guard of homes was just awesome through rounds 2-6. Evander expended so much energy for so few clean punches landing
Watching this again, Holmes was still a dangerous fighter, as he proved against Ray Mercer. Holyfield was a whole new level though and I don't think he gets the credit he deserves as an all time great fighter.
Absolutely & it gives Tyson credit also, the only fighter to beat up & knock out Larry Holmes.
Holmes is most definitely a great fighter.
That's true. And mercier was not a joke
By not knocking out Larry , he gets No credit !!
the only 4x hw champion
I was Holmes chief sparring partner for this and other fights.
Larry deserves respect!
Holmes was way underrated, just a really great boxer. In his prime no way he loses to Holyfield.
Holmes was a very good boxer but he dominated a weaker era, one of the main reasons why he didn't quite gain the same recognition as Muhammad Ali.
I'm not entirely convinced he would have beaten the likes of Liston, Frazier & Foreman.
nor either klitschko brother.
@@isabellamcloughlan6082 Maybe not Foreman, but im convinced he would have beaten Joe. I also believe the Liston fight is 50/50
Lennox reigned supreme that era. One of the greats of all time.
I know Larry has made plenty of controversial comments in his time but how can you watch this fight and not love him as a fighter!
Holmes had a right to be controversial. He was beating everybody but all people could say was that he wasn't Ali. I always thought he was cool.
Two of the most technical all-around heavyweights ever. Of course it was a great fight.
Yes
Larry was in Survival mode Technical fighter, didn't Succeed as a Defensive fighter,also admitted he Lost.
This was an old Larry Holmes. I believe if this fight had been when Holmes fought Norton or Shavers, Holyfield would have been finished. That jab back then was crisp and precise.
He also would have left more openings for Holyfield to possibly time. So the unknown makes it fun to talk about.
so correct you are! probably the best jab in the history of the sport and that's not taking anything away from Ali. So crisp it was and always was on target.
Wow! It's Holyfield's day!Holmes did his best too and judges managed the fight well giving due respect to the rightful winner.thank you sharing us this beautiful sport's episode.more power to you all
Holmes won
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Personally I consider Holmes the standard in boxing performance. Even in his losses he is impressive. Apart from his left jab, he is amazing in his efficiency of movement. He sure had Evander sweating at the end.
Two really great champions... from different eras actually.
This fight is massively underrated. Although there wasn't knockdowns or furious exchanges, it was a tough fight between two of most skilled champions of all time. Holyfield had a heck of a work rate and Holmes was brilliant at fighting off the ropes and staying out of harms way.
I had Holyfield as the clear winner in terms of points, but Holmes did brilliantly and was competitive throughout the fight, and he proved beyond any doubt that he was a legit and worthy contender even in his 40s.
Holyfield's much quicker feet were his biggest advantage. That was taken away every time Holmes rope-a-doped.
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42 years old and still fast hands
I’d forgotten all about this fight. Even though I watched the highlights of it at the time. Then Holyfield would fight Riddick Bowe a few months later in the first fight of their trilogy. Containing one of the best ever rounds of boxing I’ve ever seen.
Man, Holmes was a straight up boxer! To smart and technical. In his prime he was beating up everybody
in his prime his IQ was actually low, it wasn't until his 2nd shavers fight his IQ really took off
Holmes getting the cheers he deserves during the in ring introductions.
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Larry Holmes was significantly more skilled than many are willing to credit him for. His jab was powerful enough to fracture facial bones, and he possessed formidable punching strength combined with the agility of a middleweight. At 42, Holmes' ability to go the distance with a formidable opponent like Evander Holyfield underscores the exceptional quality of his abilities as a heavyweight boxer.
Holmes all day in his prime!
So true! Take off 5 years and it would have been Holmes.
Holmes was trash ask spinks
@@Ehrle6969Holmes was an all time great
larry holmes and holyfield are top class boxers. they are both underrated, in fact they are really good
yeah
Holmes was pretty incredible really especially at 42
Holmes was putting an old school whooping on Evan fields
Watching this fight after 32 years I see that holmes clearly lost the fight by not really boxing and throwing punches. But at 42yrs of age, I am impressed with homles going the distance.
Holmes was competitive & won several rounds, showing why he was such a great fighter
This goes to show you that Mike destroyed Larry Holmes.Tyson that had knocked out Larry Holmes would have destroyed Holyfield.
Perfect. Holyfield and lewis plays a faggot role in action against tyson. Hugs and clinches right throughout the fights
It's a style game and not proportionality
The Tyson that fought Larry Holmes was unbeatable. I agree it was a favorable stylistic matchup for Tyson. But even then... I don't think the best version of Holyfield would look that good.
@@GrubKiller436 holyfield is a strong fighter so what are you talking man
Evander tried to make this fight interesting only because Larry was old and he respected Larry. But hell no Mike would not and could not have beaten evander back then hell no.
Holmes never unified the world titles. He was not underrated. He hasn't beaten an elite fighter. His best opponent was Witherspoon, Bonecrusher, Weaver, and Mercer.
Liston, Frazier, Foreman, Quarry & Lyle were better than any of Holmes' challengers & Ali fought a better version of Norton as well. Holmes was good but dominated a weaker era in boxing than Ali.
In the whole boxing history, No one could defeat Evander easily. A real legend.
Larry Holmes is a Muthaphuggin’ SOLDIER!!! A FIVE STAR GENERAL ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🫡
He gave Holyfield THE BUSINESS 🥴🥊
Холмсу 41 год, возраст сказался он уже замедлился. Респект прошел всю дистанцию, легендарный боксер.
Tyson doesn't get enough credit for his win over Holmes. Holmes was still a great fighter years after that fight. This is 4 years later and look how good he still was against Holyfield. And Holmes should've won 2 championships after Tyson. He beat an undefeated Ray Mercer in 1992, who was really the WBO champion, but the WBO stripped for for fighting Holmes instead of Michael Moorer. And I thought Holmes beat Oliver McCall in 1995 for the WBC title. I also had Holmes beating Spinks in the rematch, meaning Tyson beat the legit champ. And Tyson knocked Holmes out. He destroyed him. No one else ever knocked Holmes out, and the dude fought till he was 52.
Holmes wasn’t even in shape when he fought Tyson. Don King set up the fight and only gave Larry three months but he had been retired like fifteen months. This version of Holmes might have faired better.
@@therealc.t.7085 Holmes was 3 years younger though. 3 months training is enough. It wasn't like 1 week which is the scam they do most of the time.
@@2DarkHorizon Three months notice isn’t enough when you haven’t fought in two years.
@@therealc.t.7085 Probably was anticipated they were going to fight before the notice also. So had more days to train than that.
@@2DarkHorizon that’s not Don King’s style. He intentionally makes sure he doesn’t give his competitors adequate time.
Holyfield the Champion!!! Yes!!!❤️
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Didn’t realize this fight was so close, I had Holyfield winning but only 115-113
Holyfield by two rounds would seem very fair.
Kudos to Larry Holmes at age 42 to go the entire 12 rounds. The prime Larry Holmes would have beaten Holyfield. Knockout? Maybe. Just an opinion from someone who has been watching boxing since Floyd Patterson was champion. Holyfield was a very good fighter.
Even well past his prime, Holmes was still a contender.
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35:07 Beautiful counter of Holmes against Hollyfield's headbutt. Offered him some of his own medicine.
Such a great fight! Larry Holmes is just amazing, despite the age difference he made this very tricky and difficult for Holyfield.
Great respect for both ,very good fighter
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I love Larry, he is such a skilled boxer.
One of the greatest ever. He did really well here for his age, one of the only guys out there that could out savvy Evander in his prime. Holyfield clearly won on points, but this was a very competitive and tactical fight.
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Holyfield was much more busy, no doubt about that but i really felt that the fight was closer on points than the official scorecards. Holmes really impressed me in this fight. His science of the ring, he way he was blocking the punches ( espcially until the middle of the fight ) and by the way, his own punches seemed to be a little more accurate than Holyfield at times. I think it's one of the fights that Holmes could be proud of even if he has lost it.
The fight was closer than we remember, i felt Holyfield won as he was pressing the action whereas Holmes was content to hang on the ropes & counter but many of the rounds were close & could have been scored either way.
@@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson Exactly what iwas thinking bro. Thanks for sharing, the quality of the video is really great !
@@emzid5105 Your very welcome, cheers for watching!
@Paperback: I really agree with you.
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Evander was more active, being the much younger man, but Holmes landed the cleaner punches, I thought
Holmes top 5 heavy all time. Maybe top 3. 42 years old vs deal in his prime. This might be holmes best fight. He loses but he gives deal a really tough fight. Look at that cut. Holmes pukes at end of the fight! Thats how hard it was.
Back in the day I was rooting for a Jerry Cooney, because I'm Irish-american, alright, Larry would say. Looney Cooney But I have to say Larry Holmes is one of the most underrated heavy weight champions of all time.
He held a belt for a long time. I think 7 or 8 years.
Holyfield was a Rhythm fighter.. watch his footwork combined with his punches always on his toes. Bouncing. And sometimes he would plant his feet and go to war
very true, except the fight with tyson...tyson would initiate, holy would counter then hang on for dear life and walk mike backwards...it was a great strategy ...but if he fought tyson like this he would have been tkoed imo...but holy is to smart to fight tyson inside!.
@@stavros693000 Whats your point???
@@pdinnj my point is written in english clear as day! ...that holyfield didnt fight that way against tyson!
@@stavros693000 Tyson actually needs a tiny bit of space to crouch on his toes and lunge/leap upward with those bombs and combinations. Evander smartly smothered him and kept pushing him back on his heels. Tyson's feet were never set to unload with his normal barrage. He could only land when flat footed or on his heels and it lacked the same explosion and power.
@@ExperienceEric yes. Smart tactics.
Best footage i have seen of Holmes/Holy, nice one Mr Wilson.
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love to seen this with a younger holmes!! larry was no joke!!
What you mean? Larry did this and some in his younger days. Dude was a killer. Best one two in the game.
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Five years earlier mike Tyson walked right through Holmes. And did it without breaking a sweat. And here Holmes is 5years later going 12rounds with Holyfield. If Mike wouldn’t have been in prison at this time and him, and Holyfield would have had a fight. Mike would have done him the same way. it’s all about who’s in your corner. Mikes true reign stopped when him and Kevin Rooney parted ways. But that’s life, and although his reign may have slowed up, he never did. #ironMikeTyson greatest fighter that ever lived.. oh yeah, good fight fellas you both did good, Larry and Evander
All factors considered,Holmes won this fight 👊🏿👊🏿
Holyfield winning probably 8 of the 12 rounds is, you know, a factor to consider.
You just watched two of the greatest fighters in boxing history. They both beat the best to become the best. You don't see many fighters like them today.
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There you can see the difference between Tyson and Holyfield at that time.
Years before Tyson destroyed Holmes but Holyfield could only defeat Holmes 4 years later.
In his prime, in die 80's no one could defeat Tyson.
Holmes was retired for two years. Fought tyson on 4 weeks notice.
A huge difference.
So tyson was only good until age 22?
People say nobody could beat tyson under cus which was age 15-19.
Watch Tyson’s fights and not highlights he’s very beatable. He’s one of my favorites ever as he was always entertaining not because he’s the best or top ten best hw ever he was the 4th best of his era. Lennox Holyfield bowe tyson.
Mitchell Greene gave your unbeatable tyson problems and Tony tucker both tangy fighters with an ok jab. Douglas straight whooped mike. Tangy jab other tools.
Holyfield does everything better except one punch power.
Namw me a fight where tyson faced adversity and won?
He also has never kod anyone past round 7
It’s easy to look good against guys with no resistance.
Tyson should have an additional 5-6 dq losses but was treated like a spoiled brat and brought in lot of money
@@oldironsides4107 Tyson hurt you or something fella? Brotha wrote a parra no way 😂
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Tyson destroyed all comers in his prime and you know it. I don't know where "head butt Hollyfield " was hiding but he sure came out of hiding after Tyson lost to Douglas. Hollyfield lost to " the quite man " John Ruiz who even dropped him like a sack of pattatoes, he struggled mightily with " big daddy " and a Holmes who was no match for Tyson. Take away his third weapon...his shaved HEAD...and " HEAD butt 😜 Hollyfield is not in Tysons class.
You are delusional Evander will always be a far better fighter whether you want to believe it or not
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Each fighter in his prime, Larry wins 12 of 15 rounds.
Fellow Scorpio Larry Holmes was an under-appreciated boxer. He was 42 years old here. In his prime, he would have given Holyfield a boxing lesson.
Holyfield fought with more heart than anyone in history 🇺🇸
@user-of9qq6op5uholyfield hurt Lennox in the second fight.
I still believe Tyson at his best would have killed them both.
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Holmes is Great!
Holmes would've destroyed Holyfield if both were in their primes. Holyfield was NEVER anything special, as a Heavyweight. Just a place holder between Tyson and Lewis. And just a slightly better than average heavyweight. He was DAMN lucky to not get knocked the hell out, by George Foreman.
Anyone see Holmes toss his cookies after the fight? 😂
Joe clearly rooting for Holmes.
You will always be a champion Larry,God bless.
Tyson did avoid fighters like Tommy Morrison
Riddick Bowe
The guy that koed Morrison..
I would like to see Tyson fight the competition Holyfield fought..Holyfield didn't duck anyone.
Holyfield gave Larry a boxing lesson here. He outboxed him and outworked him. And to all the people who are saying that Larry got robbed, please learn how to score a pro fight. Holyfield toyed with him all he wanted. By the way, the outcome of the fight would've been exactly the same if they both had fought at their respective primes, basically because Holyfield is a much better fighter than Holmes ever was. So stop with the BS.
I gave Holmes rounds 2, 4, 8 & 11, he gave a good showing but didn't win the fight, he lay on the ropes for the most part and looked to counter as he knew he couldn't engage Holyfield for prolonged periods. I love Holmes but he didn't win this fight.
@@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson Completely agree with you sir. Holyfield showed superior boxing skills and superior inside game. He dominated him in every department. Break his rhythim with superior speed and high work rate and also destroyed his body with hard body shots.
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Holmes, one of the all time greats in boxing.
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@34:20 you can see how Holyfield used his head as a weapon, and he ended up getting cut by his own tactics.
Both these guys resumes are off the charts. They both literally fought everybody.
30 vs 42 is the massive in this fight. I was not a Holmes fan but he would have been the favorite if both are in their prime.
Evander hollyfield in his prime: Larry Holme;, nursing home 🏡shape
Holyfield was a cruiser in his prime and never was a great puncher.
@@Shovelhook Larry Holme was old when lost to Michael Spinks:::, he out of retirement;;; boxing or fighting like martial arts it not how hard the punch it where;; boxing is x& 0 strategy ;; hollyfield & Mike Tyson boxing match just a retirement / nursing 🏡 home paycheck for Larry Holme
You might feel differently if you watched Holyfield vs Bow 2 and 3; one cannot look past the height and weight differences without giving Holyfield his due.
@@lloydkline1518 Holyfield was overrated :Bowe, Lewis, Vitali and prime Tyson was better.
Did Holmes puke at the end? He must be an incredible survivor and a fantastic boxer.
Larry Holmes is one of the best heavyweights of all times. His record proves it.
I always loved Holmes. True gentleman…always had class.
And even at this stage he was still a beautiful fighter. He needed to fight at 220 lbs. I feel he could have been more dangerous if he had been in a little better shape.
That jab of his still had the snap, he still had power, and his ring generalship was great! He successfully baited Holyfield a few times.
Amazing!
Rocky Marciano couldn't carry my jock strap,some class😏🖕
In my views, Larry is the greatest boxer of all times. No body did what he did.
He certainly would have a strong argument.
I agree Larry could fight
U crazy it's Ali hands down
Ali did more
@@andrelee3008 Holmes was very good but Ali was the greatest and did more no doubt, his victories over the likes of Liston, Frazier, Foreman and Lyle proved that.
Larry neutralized that head butting like a true veteran. Elbow was sweet science.
Great, great fighters, amazing how much Holmes still had in the tank. He looked much better in this fight then when he fought Tyson after a 3 1/2 year layoff.
He didn't have enough time to get into shape for Tyson, not that it would have made any difference.
All these people that say Holmes was completely washed up when Tyson got to him looked silly after his performances against Mercer and Holyfield
Two of the All Time Greats at work. Puts the loudmouth Tyson Fury to shame.
Holmes was 42 here and he still won 4 rounds against prime Holyfield!
Big deal. Holyfield fought everyone !! Truly great. And started at Cruiserweight ! Not to mention an early and incredible Ali. C’mon , watch all of them over All the many years.
THEN talk ..
@@georgerieder8398 holyfield never fought ali?
@@vin8754 no he didnt fight ali but evander is a powerful boxer man
This fight just underscores the greatness of Larry Holmes. He scored over 50% of his punches on Holyfield and made Ray Mercer a punching bag by scoring over 70% of all his punches. Holyfield and Mercer scored less than 45% on Holmes. The only two fighters that made Holmes look bad are Mike Tyson and Michael Spinks in their 1st fight. It just shows you how great Prime Mike Tyson was.
Not true, Carl Williams arguably beat Holmes but didn't get the decision & Witherspoon pushed him very close as well, Spinks beat him & Tyson flattened him.
Holmes was a very good fighter no doubt but did not face the calibre of opposition that Muhammad Ali faced, such as a Liston, Frazier & Foreman.
All of those guys were leagues above Shavers who incidentally almost knocked Holmes out.
As for Holyfield & Mercer, Holmes was soundly beaten by Holyfield & Mercer clearly underestimated Holmes, coming into the fight thinking it was an easy job.
@@isabellamcloughlan6082 Holmes beat Mercer... he beat Williams and witherspoon as well... Tyson flattened him cus DOn king didnt give holmes time to perpare and Holmes wanted the money for the tyson fight
Very few fighters match Holyfield on the inside but for quality Larry did here if not for quantity.Blocked so much and threw some beautiful hooks and uppercuts in close and managed the space
Holmes was so underrated he was a great champion
Underrated by who, by you?? He's one of the most highly praised Heavyweights ever, how the F is he underrated? 🙄
Great fight Larry Holmes is a great champion
he lost but yea he is good
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Holmes was over 40 in this fight. He was an old man but he showed heart. If Holyfield fought a prime Holmes I think he would have lost.
Maybe, though Holyfield improved himself after this fight & became more canny & knowing in relation to ring smarts though i do agree, i would pick Holmes 78/82 to defeat Holyfield.
Holyfield probably would not have won a round against a prime Larry Holmes.
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