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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.
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.
Holmes was knocked down in the 7th. A detached retina forces Jones to temporarily retire from boxing. Holmes was down in the 7th. Weaver was down once in the 11th round. Askew was dropped three times in the main event bout of the evening. James reportedly 22-5-1 entering the fight. English down once in the 1st round.
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.
Larry Holmes. The Easton Assassin. 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. Video unavailable.
Nov 3, 2021 · 18:00, 03 Nov 2021. Larry Holmes turns 72 today, and is perhaps the most under-appreciated heavyweight great in boxing history. Cast as the villain in the post-Muhammad Ali landscape of 80s boxing, Holmes was a magisterial presence, turning away pretenders with the finest jab the sport has ever seen.
Today's video examines the career of one of the greatest heavyweight champions ever...Larry Holmes, the Easton assassin. Known for his elite jab and impressi...
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