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Fighters today are much bigger, stronger and quicker and not only that but referees, judges and doctors back then were v
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"Fighters today are much bigger, stronger and quicker and not only that but referees, judges and doctors back then were very strict and if your head got busted up the fight would be stopped"

- Larry Holmes

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This quote by Larry Holmes speaks to the development of the sport of boxing in time. He is noting that fighters today are much larger, more powerful, and quicker than they remained in the past. This is likely due to advances in training and nutrition, in addition to the fact that fighters today have access to much better equipment and resources. Additionally, Larry Holmes is keeping in mind that referees, judges, and medical professionals are much less rigorous than they utilized to be. This implies that fighters have the ability to take more punishment and continue fighting, even if their head is busted up. This has actually enabled longer, more interesting fights, and has actually assisted to make boxing a more popular sport. Overall, Larry Holmes is highlighting the modifications that have happened in the sport of boxing with time, and how these modifications have helped to make it more interesting and pleasurable for fans.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Larry Holmes somewhere between October 30, 1949 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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