Larry Holmes vs. Eric Esch - Revision history

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	But it didn't take long for the 52-year-old Holmes to show his age against Eric "Butterbean" Esch on Saturday night.		But it didn't take long for the 52-year-old Holmes to show his age against Eric "Butterbean" Esch on Saturday night.

			When Holmes danced in his corner during introductions, his flabby midsection jiggled. When he fired off his once-lethal left jab, his opponent shook it off as if his nose itched.

	And when he sat on the stool in his corner between rounds, he panted like a dog in afternoon heat, his stomach jutting out, the sweat pouring off his brow.		And when he sat on the stool in his corner between rounds, he panted like a dog in afternoon heat, his stomach jutting out, the sweat pouring off his brow.
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	By the end of the round, the crowd of 7,097 at Norfolk Scope arena was booing the lack of action. The boos continued through the fifth round.		By the end of the round, the crowd of 7,097 at Norfolk Scope arena was booing the lack of action. The boos continued through the fifth round.

	By the sixth round, Esch was bleeding from a cut over his left eye, but it wasn't serious.		Neither fighter was ever in trouble. By the sixth round, Esch was bleeding from a cut over his left eye, but it wasn't serious.

	In the 10th, a haymaker by Esch knocked Holmes backward and he appeared to trip, falling into the ropes in the corner. Referee Chris Wollesen gave him a standing eight-count, though, and he finished strong.		In the 10th, a haymaker by Esch knocked Holmes backward and he appeared to trip, falling into the ropes in the corner. Referee Chris Wollesen gave him a standing eight-count, though, and he finished strong.

Michael: Strictly opinion

2018-03-30T06:47:11Z

Strictly opinion

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	By the end of the round, the crowd of 7,097 at Norfolk Scope arena was booing the lack of action. The boos continued through the fifth round.		By the end of the round, the crowd of 7,097 at Norfolk Scope arena was booing the lack of action. The boos continued through the fifth round.

	~~Neither fighter was ever in trouble.~~ By the sixth round, Esch was bleeding from a cut over his left eye, but it wasn't serious.		By the sixth round, Esch was bleeding from a cut over his left eye, but it wasn't serious.

	In the 10th, a haymaker by Esch knocked Holmes backward and he appeared to trip, falling into the ropes in the corner. Referee Chris Wollesen gave him a standing eight-count, though, and he finished strong.		In the 10th, a haymaker by Esch knocked Holmes backward and he appeared to trip, falling into the ropes in the corner. Referee Chris Wollesen gave him a standing eight-count, though, and he finished strong.

Michael: opinion removed

2018-03-30T06:46:12Z

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	But it didn't take long for the 52-year-old Holmes to show his age against Eric "Butterbean" Esch on Saturday night.		But it didn't take long for the 52-year-old Holmes to show his age against Eric "Butterbean" Esch on Saturday night.

	~~When Holmes danced in his corner during introductions, his flabby midsection jiggled. When he fired off his once-lethal left jab, his opponent shook it off as if his nose itched.~~

	And when he sat on the stool in his corner between rounds, he panted like a dog in afternoon heat, his stomach jutting out, the sweat pouring off his brow.		And when he sat on the stool in his corner between rounds, he panted like a dog in afternoon heat, his stomach jutting out, the sweat pouring off his brow.

Jcs at 21:46, 1 June 2014

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	In the 10th, a haymaker by Esch knocked Holmes backward and he appeared to trip, falling into the ropes in the corner. Referee Chris Wollesen gave him a standing eight-count, though, and he finished strong.		In the 10th, a haymaker by Esch knocked Holmes backward and he appeared to trip, falling into the ropes in the corner. Referee Chris Wollesen gave him a standing eight-count, though, and he finished strong.


			== Notes ==
			*Betting odds varied greatly for this fight. Holmes was favored between 2-to-1 and 6-to-1, depending on sportsbook and timing.

Earl at 22:00, 31 August 2012

2012-08-31T22:00:34Z

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-[[file:Esch.Holmes.jpg|right|250px|Esch vs. Holmes]]
+[[File:Holmes-Butterbean.jpg|right]]
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-* Weights: Esch 334 lbs (150 kg), Holmes 254 lbs (114 kg)
+NORFOLK, Va. (AP) When Larry Holmes entered the ring, the stereo boomed "Ain't No Stopping Us Now" and the crowd roared its approval. It was just like old times for Holmes.
-* Scores: 97-92 | 98-91 | 96-93
-* Esch was credited with a knockdown in round ten, which Holmes claimed was only a slip.
+But it didn't take long for the 52-year-old Holmes to show his age against Eric "Butterbean" Esch on Saturday night.

Ric at 21:31, 19 October 2008

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			[[file:Esch.Holmes.jpg\|right\|250px\|Esch vs. Holmes]]
	<fight>356559</fight>		<fight>356559</fight>
	~~[[file:Esch.Holmes.jpg\|right\|250px\|Esch vs. Holmes]]~~
	* Weights: Esch 334 lbs (150 kg), Holmes 254 lbs (114 kg)		* Weights: Esch 334 lbs (150 kg), Holmes 254 lbs (114 kg)
	* Scores: 97-92 \| 98-91 \| 96-93		* Scores: 97-92 \| 98-91 \| 96-93
	* Esch was credited with a knockdown in round ten, which Holmes claimed was only a slip		* Esch was credited with a knockdown in round ten, which Holmes claimed was only a slip.

Wouter: Larry Holmes W-10 Eric Esch moved to Larry Holmes vs. Eric Esch

2007-02-24T12:44:13Z

Larry Holmes W-10 Eric Esch moved to Larry Holmes vs. Eric Esch

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Wouter at 14:45, 7 December 2006

2006-12-07T14:45:17Z

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Ric: Reverted edits by Timvpduncan21 (Talk); changed back to last version by Ric

2006-10-25T16:57:24Z

Reverted edits by Timvpduncan21 (Talk); changed back to last version by Ric

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2006-03-03T04:03:36Z

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			[[file:Esch.Holmes.jpg\|right\|250px\|Esch vs. Holmes]]
			* Weights: Esch 334, Holmes 254
			* Scores: 97-92 \| 98-91 \| 96-93
			* Esch was credited with a knockdown in round ten