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Larry Holmes is an American former professional boxer who was world heavyweight champion from 1978 to 1985. He is often considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time and has been inducted into both the International Boxing Hall of Fame and World Boxing Hall of Fame.
Larry Holmes is a retired American boxer who held the WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles from 1978 to 1985. He fought 75 bouts, winning 69 with 44 knockouts, and lost six times, including to Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson.
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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.
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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 ]
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- "The Easton Assassin"
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Nov 3, 2021 · A tribute to Larry Holmes, who turns 72 today, on his birthday. The former heavyweight champion was a master of the jab, made 20 defences, and fought Ali, Spinks and Tyson.
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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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.