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.
"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.
First of 20 straight title defenses for Holmes. And the the first of three European Heavyweight champs Larry would defeat. Evangelista, Zanon, and Rodriquez.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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The reach of Holmes is terrifying!, especially his jab, WoW! It's like a hammer.
@Twice is the Worst Girl Group That's right, their accuracy are second to none
He had the finest jab God it was like a pistol and Holmes didn't show off he was humble
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.
Never seen Muhammad Ali's early fights?
That Larry Homes left jab was lightning... wow.
"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.
he was better than you think
Cossell told all and Holmes guard was good
Thanks for posting! My favorite athlete's first title defense.
Larry’s handspeed is so underrated
I will give it to Larry, a young Larry Holmes fast as hell!
First of 20 straight title defenses for Holmes. And the the first of three European Heavyweight champs Larry would defeat. Evangelista, Zanon, and Rodriquez.
@ Exar
He fought just about everyone. I think some boxing experts were disappointed he didn’t fight either Greg Page or Gerrie Coetzee.
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.
ali in the mid 60's would finish both Evan and Holmes.. Ali cooper 2 the speed and rips faces apart
Larry was the best mastered his crafted bad man🙏🔥🕵🤠💪
Looks good this Ernie Holmes.
ha was great in the A-Team, and in Wrestlemania.
Great acting at the end by Alfredo.
Alfredo.good acting like idiot
Kudos to Alfredo, fighting one of the BEST boxers ever.
I think Larry thought his opponent was going to be a lot tougher or else he probably wouldn’t have gotten into the great condition that he was in.
Thought Howard Cosell was being harsh to Evangelista here. He was trying but Larry was just way too big, too skilled and too good for him.
He thrashed him on commentary all the way through Ali's points win over him in 1977 as well!
He beat Ali.
That was a very sharp right hand
funny reading people trying to compare Ali and Larry vs Fredo .. Ali was 17 years into his career and had many wars..
Evangelista, to anyone with any ability... Was nothing more than a sparring partner.
Esta noche he estado con evangelista en su homenaje en granada en una velada y castillejo el lince de parla también ha venido
Wasn't the same guy that fought Ali ?
Which one?
me hubiera encantado un frazier vs evangelista sin duda habría sido una batalla, por estilos más que nada.
que querias ,ver como frazier le mata?
@@lluisumbert7818 nooo pero habría sido todo un espectáculo, dos auténticos guerreros
At least Evangelista is in a fight here. His bout against Ali could possibly be the dullest fight in boxing history.
i thought funny
He beat Ali.
@@Frankivity326 EVANGELISTA DIDN'T EVEN COME CLOSE TO BEATING ALI, HOW HE GOT A TITLE SHOT I'LL NEVER KNOW.
Ali turned pro 60 and had many wars //would've been dope to see Evan try to box mid 60's Ali ..
@@aarondigby9859 Ali was way past it and still toyed around with young Evan .
Como siempre los uruguayos nos tenemos que ir a otro pais para triunfar para que despues recien en el nuestro nos apoyen
El vive en España hace años
Esse Holmes batia duro mesmo. Não é a toa que venceu uma vez o grande Ali.
Uruguay siempre presente
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
This was 10 th November 1978.
Evangelista never deserved two title bouts. Special thanks to Larry Holmes for tuning him up properly.
Why did he not? Correct me if I'm wrong, but, he paid his dues in order to be a contender twice. Just saying.
yes he did why he s there
Sports Illustrated called Evangelista "the Spaniard out of Uruguay en route to oblivion." Ouch!
Poor Evangelista. Just badly outclassed.
look who he fought he s dam good
I Think i'm only one noticing that Larry had trouble landing cleanly before the knock out.
Latty Holmes was SO unappreciated as a world heavyweight champion
I didn't believe it could be a kO.... But reall well done👍
4th round dancing, yet jab more powerful than Ali's
Never should have received one title shot never mind two....
Agreed, Evangelista was a mediocre opponent but i've seen worst.
@@emzid5105 Him too, and Richard Dunn for that matter.
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.
i liked him good boxer larry had the reach so did alley
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.
I have always liked Howard Cossell.
Great voice but biased
@@Frankivity326 Of course sportscasters are not supposed to be, but I guess it showed on Howard.
衰えていたアリに比べてホームズの方が攻撃的だし、エバンへリスタにとっては遥かに強敵だったと思います。
I bet all the Uruguayans are dying that their boy won. They can’t get over the Ali fight, Evangelista was just a glorified boxer
Evangelista was a very good fighter. Just not on the level of the heavyweights of this era
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....
Larry gets credit for beating a lot of bums
Most fighters do.
@@presence5426 Nope, many people claim "TYSON BEAT ALL BUMS" !!!!, yet TYSON actually beat the same 80's HEAVYWEIGHTS who gave LARRY HOLMES hell
@@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.
@Exar Larry fought a bunch of bums, he should've kept it up when he got to 48-0.
@Exar con Frazier Jr no fué un combate por el título mundial
I love Ali so much but I think as a fighter larry holmes better than Ali
that's what you get for thinking
Not even close
total dominance by holmes!
Larry Holmes' dancing at fight isn't good as much as Ali. If I were him I would never try dancing. He looking like shit.
A more obvious dive I don't think I have ever seen.
Sonny Liston vs Ali ?
@@emzid5105 At least Ali HIT Liston.
@@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.
Obvious? Big right hand on Evangelistas cheek. After Holmes smacked him around for 5 rounds. If the challenger is acting, he's right on cue.
Mis-match, and hopefully the promoters lost money.
That ko what a joke!
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.
ALI KNOCKED BONAVENA DOWN THREE TIMES IN ONE ROUND.
@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.
@Fabián Méndez Ah ok, esta bien. Voy a buscar para ver esa pelea, gracias.
I've been in the ring dummy. I was good and still am.
haaajaa i beleave you
Larry Holmes just wasn't a great boxer, he was a good boxer, but not great. it took him to long to knockout someone on Alfredo skill level.
He is a technical.boxer.. not a knockout boxer.. a technical boxer try to win on points and not by ko
Holmes was barley 200lbs so how was he gon ko the short and stocky alfredo
@@vlLEGTxSQUADX Larry Holmes weighted 215 pounds for that fight.
@@PassRush49 thats still barley 200lbs Espically for someone thats tall the only time 215 is alot of weight is if ur short and stocky
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.
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