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Thread #141351   Message #3255758
Posted By: gnu
12-Nov-11 - 03:42 PM
Thread Name: Obit: Smokin' Joe Frazier, Boxer (1944-2011)
Subject: RE: Obit: Smokin' Joe Frazier, Boxer (1944-2011)
Kendall... "He also refused to fight Foreman. Can't say I blame him."

I think that was more contractural money hype kinda stuff. I believe Larry woulda taken George out. George was powerful with both hands but, like Ali said, George telegraphed his punches ahead of time. I think a fast technician like Larry whose defense was unsurpassed in my opinion would have made short work of George. Then again, we'll never know.

I think Holmes got royally screwed by Don King... snd so many others. I was talking to "Irish" Bob Harvey today. He lost a big fight in Boston years ago. The home crowd booed and threw chairs when he lost. Yvon Durelle... knocked Moore down THREE times in the first round and lost. Anyway, long ago and far away... time all such fighting sports were banned. Sorry, but that's the way I feel, even after being a fan for years in my youth.