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Larry Holmes (born November 3, 1949) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1973 to 2002 and was world heavyweight champion from 1978 until 1985. He is often considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time.
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Larry Holmes vs. Muhammad Ali, billed as "The Last Hurrah!", was a professional boxing bout contested on October 2, 1980, in Las Vegas for the WBC and vacant The Ring heavyweight championships. [1] [2]
May 29, 2024 · Larry Holmes, American heavyweight boxing champion of the late 1970s and early ’80s who was known for his solid defense. He retired with a record of 69 wins (44 by knockout) and 6 losses. Learn more about Holmes’s life and career, including his notable matches.
Larry Holmes, a name that resonates through the annals of boxing history, is synonymous with greatness in the world of pugilism. Over the course of his remarkable career, Holmes left an indelible mark on the sport, becoming one of the most iconic and influential heavyweight champions of all time.
Official Website Of Former Heavyweight Champion & International Hall of Fame Inductee. Holmes retired what was considered to be the best left jab in boxing history in 2002, with a record of 69 wins (44 by knockout) and 6 losses. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2008.
May 1, 2018 · Larry Holmes posted a remarkable 69 wins, including 44 KOs against only six losses, during a career that spanned nearly three decades. Holmes, whose left jab is rated among the best in boxing history, was the World Boxing Council heavyweight champ from 1978 to 1983.
May 8, 2022 · Successfully defended the WBC title 16 times and the IBF title three times. Won eight straight title defenses by knockout, beating Joe Louis' record of seven and tying Tommy Burns’ record of 8. Won the lineal World Heavyweight Championship when he defeated Muhammad Ali by a 10th-round RTD on October 2, 1980.
Larry Holmes (born 1949) is a retired American professional boxer. He was nicknamed the Easton Assassin after the area of Pennsylvania where he was raised. Holmes was a world heavyweight champion several times with different organizations, although he never unified the belts.
Larry Holmes. Born on November 3, 1949 in Cuthbert, Georgia. Holmes and his family relocated to Easton, Pennsylvania in 1956 where he began boxing at the local PAL. As an amateur, Holmes compiled a 19-3 record and advanced to the 1972 Olympic Trails.
