"He's using Evangalista like a sparring partner...nothing more, nothing less" Classic Cossell. Other announcers would have disguised the truth, Howard told it as it was. I miss this.
Larry Holmes and George Forman were the gentlemen of the greats of that era. I’ve never seen that kind of fast and snappy punches by a heavyweight and Larry’s pretty good to just kidding. He was definitely treated with disrespect by the media and the boxing association. But the proof is in the ring and he was one of the greatest Heavyweights of all time.
Ali's jab was much faster & stung like a wimp while Holmes' was more like a telephone pole coming straight to your face,many say it felt more like a left straight.
First of 20 straight title defenses for Holmes. And the the first of three European Heavyweight champs Larry would defeat. Evangelista, Zanon, and Rodriquez.
Estos urguayucas,como siempre tratando de adueñarse lo que no es de ellos,y sus derrotas las justificn siempre,culpando al arbitro o que les hicieron trampa,pero la justificacion siempre estara flor de piel Dediquense a jugar futbol,el deporte de los madrazos son para los hombres,deberia darte vrguenza decir que eres urguayo y que esta presente,porque este tipo no gano nada,si al final,fue noqueado y daba vuelta como bola en el piso,este urguayo vivio bajo la sobra de los mejores
Watched all these fights when I was a young man and I suffered through Howard Cosell. Unfortunately, I still have to suffer his lame commentary now. I wish they would dub him out. Cosell never even put on a pair of boxing gloves in his life. Rest in peace Howard but good riddance.
Yeah Ali fought these idiots instead of giving George Foreman a rematch.... who around this time and knocked our Ron Lyle and Joe Frazier (for the second time).if anyone deserved a title shot at this time it was George foreman
@@raysierra4194 Ali whipped himself into the best shape 215lbs against Foreman in 1974. Two years later he was already slurring his words and wasn't much for training. Ali was almost ko'd by Shavers in what should have been Foreman's title shot had he beat Jimmy Young. Sadly, Ali's best opportunity to beat Foreman again was at the end of 1975, who at that time was a complete basket case. Of course then we wouldn't have had the Thriller in Manila.
wtf he walked over while he was still down practically stepped on him then strolled away like a prick....that's why he didn't get the nod in the 2nd spinks fight or Mcall or Nielsen....
@@anythinggoesvideospart-2242 We'd have to individually analyze each guy who fought both Tyson & Holmes. Sure, Carl Williams and Michael Spinks gave Holmes problems. And Tyson blew both out. But Tyson & Holmes are different fighters with very different styles. The fact remains that most fighters, especially ones with talent who are being professionally managed, fight a lot of "bums" to get experience and pad records.
@@c.a.g.3130 oh yeah sure, probably the biggest punch Liston ever took lol the history of boxing is filled with fixed fights, corrupted judges and opponents, anytime, any era in boxing. You should wake up if you think boxing is a clean sport ;)
@@emzid5105 Liston took a dive, was scared to death of the black Muslim nation. They had beaten Listons manager bloody for threatening Ali, and told Sonny he was next if he won the fight.
Bonavena le hizo mejor pelea a Muhammad Ali, lo enfrentó sin miedo y casi lo noquea. Aqui Evangelista desde el primer round se rindió y Holmes le ganó facil.
@Fabián Méndez Si vi la pelea, pero no me refiero a quién nockearon más, me refiero a que en esta pelea de Evangelista desde el 1er round ya se ve quien sera el ganador. En la pelea de Bonavena se ve que Bonavena buscaba e intentaba el golpe que le de el triunfo y en ese trajin recibio varios de Ali que lo tumbaron, pero nunca rehuyo la pelea y Bonavena siempre fue hacia adelante. Incluso Angelo Dandee lo regaño a Ali, cuando recibio un golpe de Bonavena que lo tambaleo y tuvo que amarrar, creo q fue en el 4to round. Aqui a Evangelista no veo que lo haya hecho tambalear ni amarrar a Holmes, quien boxeo tranquilo.
Holmes was a GREAT boxer. Although it took him long to KO his opponents, he actually did more damage. Look at Shavers and Lery Jones. Holmes did not hit them one time like Tyson, Holmes jab detached both of their retinas. I personally think Holmes style was worse than Tyson. Holmes would beat his opponents into submission.
