Larry Holmes News

Hall of Fame boxing commentator stepped down after disgraced reaction to heavyweight title fight

On this day in 1982, one of the voices of boxing decided that he’d seen enough. Before Larry Holmes suffered his first defeat in September of 1985, he built a staggering record of 48-0 while holding the likes of the IBF, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight titles.

Larry Holmes revealed fear of paralysis led to his historic loss for the first time in 48 fights

One of the most ferocious knockout finishers in the history of boxing, Larry Holmes came just two fights short of matching a historic unbeaten record in the sport’s antiquity.

Joe Frazier and Larry Holmes clashed over a disagreement about Mike Tyson during a heated TV interview

Joe Frazier and Larry Holmes had an argument about Mike Tyson. In 1988, the power puncher went to war with ‘The Easton Assassin’ in a showdown between two of the best heavyweights of all time.

‘I would’ve put him out’… Butterbean says he could’ve KO’d boxing icon after flooring him in wild encounter

Butterbean is known as an eccentric figure in combat sports, having stints in both MMA and boxing, but was once on the verge of defeating a legend. Butterbean has recently overcome his toughest foe yet as he shed 220 pounds to fight for his life after being wheelchair-bound at 500+ pounds.

Lennox Lewis and Larry Holmes snubbed as former world heavyweight champion names toughest fight

Lennox Lewis and Larry Holmes are two of the most recognisable names in the history of heavyweight boxing. The two former champions can be considered two of the greatest heavyweight fighters of all time, as Lewis has defeated Mike Tyson, and Holmes got the better of Muhammad Ali.

Ray Mercer set up Larry Holmes fight with one of the most brutal KOs of all time

The heavyweight division has always been filled with heavy hitters, from the likes of Mike Tyson up to Deontay Wilder. This means it’s not uncommon to see some stunning knockouts in the glamour division of boxing.

Unbeaten Legacy Vs Longevity: Marciano And Holmes Compared

In the history of boxing, few names are as revered as Larry Holmes and Rocky Marciano. Despite their very distinct contributions, both former world heavyweight champions have left their mark on the sport's long history.

Who is Larry Holmes? Meet the man who stopped Muhammad Ali in the historic fight

Larry Holmes bridged the gap between two eras and made a name for himself as one of the greatest fighters in heavyweight boxing history. His left jab was almost unstoppable and led Holmes to the WBC Heavyweight title in 1978.

Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield snubbed as Larry Holmes names toughest opponent

Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield would easily be considered to be most fighters’ toughest ever opponents. As two of the greatest heavyweights of all time, Tyson and Holyfield have a combined record of 94-17-2, as both men were impressive world champions.

‘I tried to fight him’… Larry Holmes revealed former heavyweight champion who would not accept bout with him

Boxing great Larry Holmes has shared the ring with the who’s who of his generation on his way to becoming a dominant champion. From Holmes knocking out Marvis Frazier to facing his friend Muhammad Ali, ‘The Easton Assassin’ had an incredible heavyweight legacy.

Larry Holmes clobbered undefeated son of heavyweight legend in round one to extend winning streak

Larry Holmes is considered to be a true hero of boxing and a standout fighter in the heavyweight division. ‘The Easton Assassin’ did not taste defeat for the first 12 years of his career.

Larry Holmes lost world title and undefeated record in ‘Upset of the Year’ fight

Larry Holmes was a true force to be reckoned with in the prime years of his career. With 44 knockouts to his name, he was an elite finisher. Holmes retired after an unlikely boxing match with Butterbean in 2002.

Larry Holmes reveals significant injury he had in Evander Holyfield fight

American boxing legend Larry Holmes has had an illustrious career that spanned almost 30 years. As one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, Holmes has shared the ring with the likes of Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali, and Gerry Cooney.

Heavyweight legend says who his best opponent was between George Foreman and Larry Holmes

George Foreman and Larry Holmes are two former champions who truly changed the sport of boxing in a big way. As two of the greatest heavyweights of all time, Foreman and Holmes have had some incredible performances in the ring.

‘One of my best friends’… Larry Holmes reveals the heavyweight legend he had to fight despite their friendship

Heavyweight legend Larry Holmes has taken on some of the biggest names in boxing. The former world champion has shared the ring with the likes of Muhammad Ali, Evander Holyfield, and Mike Tyson, some of the best heavyweights of all time.

Mike Tyson would have been knocked out in ‘two seconds’ by heavyweight legend according to Larry Holmes

Few heavyweights were able to survive Mike Tyson’s power at the peak of his career. The youngest heavyweight champion of all time brought a frightening power to the division that would see him earn 44 knockouts in his career.

Muhammad Ali: Career retrospective

When you are talking boxing greats, Muhammad Ali is one of the first names destined to come up. He’s a legend of the sport and a legend of sports in general.

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