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Nov 29, 2023 · Larry Holmes (69-6, 44 KOs) is to many, one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. Most boxers from any weight class have their signature move, and Holmes was his brilliant jab. His left jab busted many opponents’ faces throughout his distinguished career, which helped contribute to one of the most dominant title reigns – […]
Sep 26, 2017 · The top fighters of his reign that Larry Holmes never got to fight include Greg Page, Gerrie Coetzer, Jimmy Young, James Tillis, Frank Bruno, Tony Tucker and Tony Tubbs. There was an attempt to unify the WBA and WBC strap but politics prevented this fight happening between Larry Holmes, the WBC holder and Gerrie Coetzee, who had the WBA strap.
Nov 27, 2017 · Heavyweight legend Larry Holmes spoke to GQ about his friendship with Muhammad Ali, and the night he beat up 'The Greatest'. Plus, what Anthony Joshua needs to do to become an all-time great
Larry Holmes was born on November 3rd, 1949, in Cuthbert, Georgia. He would move to Easton, Pennslyvania where he grew up in the mountain air. His father worked as a gardener far away in Connecticut and would make the long trip to Easton every three weeks to see his family.
Jan 30, 2024 · Larry Holmes: The Juggernaut with a Jab. Now, let’s chat about Larry Holmes. This guy was a titan in his own right. Before Tyson burst onto the scene, Holmes was the man. He had this jab - oh man, that jab was like getting hit with a sledgehammer. Holmes wasn't just a champion; he was THE champion for what seemed like forever in the boxing world.
Larry Holmes, also known as “The Easton Assassin”, is a retired professional boxer with a net worth of $18 million. He fought against many of the top heavyweight boxers from the 1970s to the late 1990s such as Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, who he also used to spar with regularly. Holmes is known as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of ...
Larry Holmes, the legendary former heavyweight champion, who ruled the glamour division with an iron jab for almost 7½ years, was in attendance as special guest and a crowd of 100 or so fans greeted him enthusiastically.
