KEN NORTON vs LARRY HOLMES

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KEN NORTON vs LARRY HOLMES

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[youtubefullurl]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS8JXVpJDIk[/youtubefullurl]







In one of the closely contested HW title fights in history,Larry won a split decision.All three judges had scored it 143-142(two judges scored it for Holmes and the other for Norton).One of the best fights of it's era.
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Thats a great one.
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DAMN GOOD FIGHT,Ive watched it 2 or 3 times hell I own it on DVD :lol: .Close fight but the right man won.Holmes is the most underrated heavyweight fighter of ALLTIME
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Adding this to the suggestions for fights to be Officially re-scored.
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Say when.
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I got the complete ABC Wide World of Sports (prefight and commercials and all) on DVD


Holmes won that fight,but very close
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Re: KEN NORTON vs LARRY HOLMES

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Norton refused to stare Holmes pre fight, apprently there was some shoving at the public workout



ROUND 1
10-9 for Holmes
Easy to score round imo for Holmes. Holmes peppered with the jab and used a lenghty and almost straight left hook to also score some shots. Norton only landed a BIG body left.




ROUND 2
10-9 for Holmes
Another easy to score for Holmes. The jab controlled the round while Holmes was circling. Holmes gained confidence and started to double the right in straights and mixing uppercuts.




ROUND 3
10-9 for Holmes
Holmes controlled the 1st 2 minutes with the jab and some occasional straight rights. But Norton stopped Holmes in an offense sequence with a counter heavy jab. Norton then landed the jab about 5 times in a row and even mixed a right. Norton started to time Holmes.




ROUND 4
10-9 for Holmes
Norton landing 2 nice hooks. Holmes pumping the jab and sometimes following with the straight right again to keep Norton at the boundary of the pocket. Half way in the round, Norton starting to pump the jab to set up a big attack and Holmes responds with some nice straight punch combos. Holmes legs and footwork doing a nice job of keeping him out of Norton's big power shots' reach. A closer round with Norton closing the distance better. Norton's left hand getting more effective as the distance closes... Some nice lefts to the head and body of Holmes... But still Holmes round with the quick combos.




ROUND 5
10-9 for Holmes
Holmes jab output slightly dropped early in round 5 and about 1 minute in the round, Norton timed a huge right from the hip that didn't seem to affect Holmes that much who doubled the footwork to control the distance more carefully. Holmes retaliated right away with a flush straight punch combo on Norton. Norton came back with some heavy lenghty hook 1-2s that were mainly blocked by the shoulders of Larry. Even though Norton landed the best shot of the fight so far (the right), i think Larry wasn;t affected by it and still boxed and landed in combo.





ROUND 6
10-9.5 for Norton
Another huge right landed by Norton half way after both traded shots early in the round (Holmes pumping the jab and circling, Norton looking to corner Holmes and throwing some lefts). That big right didn't affect Holmes right away, but he definitely dropped his lateral footwork activity. For a brief sequence Norton was able to close the distance and leap a left hook... Holmes corner started to shout MOVE LARRY and Holmes regained his circling motion. Holmes landed multiple jabs but Norton landed some heavy shots including that BIG right which seemed to affect Holmes this time. Quantity vs quality round. 10-9.5 for Norton.





ROUND 7
10-9.5 for Norton
Norton starting the round strong by using aggressive footwork to close the distance. That makes his lack of speed less apparent and Norton doubles the jab to the head and body. Norton also landing a good left hook to the ribs of Holmes. Larry not peppering with the jab as much in those circumstances. Half way Holmes regains control starting to bounce again and throw the jab regularly to set the distance. Norton finished hard throwing a hard body shot 1-2 that made Larry hold. Norton signaled to Holmes he wasn't impressed and right threw another body combo. Norton ended the round with a double heavy jab.




ROUND 8
10-9 for Norton
Holmes starts the round with a big 4 straight right combo, the first 3 landed. That pressure Norton into closing the distance to land some shots on the inside, but most seemed partially blocked excepts some heavy jab and one big right. With one minute left, Norton is landing heavy jabs while Holmes is landing 1-2s. Norton aggressively stalking Holmes closing the distance. at the end of the round, Norton lands a nice 2 punch body combo from the inside with Holmes against the ropes. Homes tries to land a short upward punches combo and Norton again lands a big heavy hook combo. Although Holmes started strong early in the round and landed nice jabs, Norton landed lots of heavy jabs and body shots.





ROUND 9
10-9 for Norton
Norton not paying any respect to Holmes jab early so Holmes fluctuating his jab output and Norton closing the distance, landing 3 big rights to the head in the 1st half. With less than a minute left, Norton again pays no respect to Holmes jab and walks in with 2 flush rights. Holmes tries to retaliate with straight rights to gain respect and establish the distance back... But Norton keeps stalking and blocking, Holmes only landing a left to the body.





ROUND 10
10-9 for Norton
Holmes loss a little of his bounce in his footwork and that gives the opportunity for Norton to remain at the boundary of the pocket where both exchange jabs, Norton landing the heavier punches. Half way in the round, Larry still trying to time some jabs in to keep Norton busy defensively... But Norton slightly inside the pocket from where he lands 2 big left hooks. The round ends in a jab contest, Holmes with quantity, Norton with quality (heavier jabs).





ROUND 11
10-9 for Norton
Both landing some good shots and some jabs int he first half. Norton having success with his leaping left hook from the hip and then following it up with the sweeping right hook. That pressure Larry in the ropes from where he lands a combo to the body. That affected Larry who started to distance himself with some footwork and rarely jab... taking a break. Norton was again able to corner Holmes and land some big body shots. Larry losing his legs in the last minute which gave the opportunity for Ken to close the distance and apply his pop. Norton's best round by far.





ROUND 12
10-9 for Norton
Holmes standing his ground early in the round. Both landed nice shots by Norton landing the heavier ones. Norton peppering with the back hand and trying to set up a BIG right. Holmes landing 2 flush straight rights in a row. Norton a big left hook answered by a straight right by Holmes. Norton doubling the jab, head and body. Holmes lack of mobility is again giving lots of opportunity for stalker Norton to apply his pop. Closer round, but Norton's round for heavier blows.




ROUND 13
10-9 for Holmes
Holmes tries to establish his jab early but Norton retaliates with heavy rights. Half way in the round, Larry lands a nice counter straight right that slowed Norton's aggressive footwork and gave Holmes confidence. Holmes follows with nice 1-2s from the back foot. Larry letting his hands go on the inside and his precise right doing some very nice work. Holmes ends the round throwing precise combos mixing uppercuts that hurt Norton, using the blinding jab to set up flush straight rights. Holmes best round by FAR. Norton proves once again he has a GRANITE chin.





ROUND 14
10-9.5 for Norton
The end of the round had a HUGE effect on Norton even though he didn't go down. Norton for the 1st time stopped to try to close the distance. Holmes taking advantage of the situation throws and lands some nice fluid straight punch combos. That pisses off Norton who again restarts to stalk and grind on the inside from where Holmes jab ain't a factor. Both guys on rubbery legs in the 2nd half, trading arm punches. Norton ending the round very strong with some power shots (head and body) combos on Holmes against the ropes. Norton heavier shots made the difference in this one.




ROUND 15
10-9 for Holmes
Norton starts strong with 2 huge straight rights, a body shot combo and then some strong jabs. Holmes lands a nice 3 punches combo. Norton then throws a lenghty hooked arm 2 punches combo to the liver and head. Both fighters trading shots. WHAT A GREAT ENDING!!! Both fighters trading heavy shots in combos for more than a minute, Norton almost out on his feet at one point.




MY SCORE:
Holmes 142.5
Norton 143





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