Muhammad Ali vs Larry Holmes
Which boxer? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Muhammad Ali United States · 1942–2016 70% · #1 in the world
- Larry Holmes United States · 1949– 30% · #16 in the world
What the votes say
A clear win: the world picks Muhammad Ali over Larry Holmes, 70% to 30%. Muhammad Ali is #1 of the 110 boxers in the world ranking and Larry Holmes #16; among the 59 from the United States, they are #1 and #12.
The case for each
Muhammad Ali: Was 38 and returning from retirement when Holmes, his former sparring partner, beat him in Las Vegas in October 1980; Ali stayed on his stool after ten rounds.
Larry Holmes: The WBC champion who made 20 title defenses and admitted he held back against his idol.
Side by side
| Muhammad Ali | Larry Holmes | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #1 | #16 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Born | 1942 | 1949 |