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…
Larry Holmes
Larry Holmes is a legend in boxing, spending 7 years as the world heavyweight champion during the peak of his powers. He is considered one of the all-time greats and even boasts a victory over Muhammad Ali in his career.
5 biggest fights Don King promoted including $110 million Mike Tyson bout and ‘Rumble in the Jungle’
Don King is a controversial figure in boxing, but he is undoubtedly one of the most legendary promoters in the sport’s history. The American promoter…
Larry Holmes was prevented from equaling Rocky Marciano’s 49-0 record by the brother of a man who defeated Muhammad Ali
Larry Holmes went 48-0 before losing to a fighter whose sibling triumphed over Muhammad Ali. ‘The Easton Assassin’ was a tremendous competitor inside the ring,…
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…
Larry Holmes stopped unbeaten fighter to defend title as contender’s trainer jumped into ring to call off fight
Larry Holmes went on an incredible 48-fight winning streak to begin his incredible and historic career. Despite Holmes getting dethroned in an upset loss to…
‘I hit’ Muhammad Ali ‘with right hands’… legend opens up following rumors he dominated ‘The Greatest’ in sparring
Muhammad Ali shared many intense rounds with one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. At the peak of his powers, the American was nothing…
Larry Holmes narrowly defeated fellow legend to become heavyweight world champion
‘The Easton Assassin’ Larry Holmes had a widely successful career that saw him compete 75 times across 29 years. From Holmes defeating Muhammad Ali to…
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…
Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson included as legendary coach names biggest boxing upsets of all time
Some of the greatest moments in sports history have come as a result of underdog performances or huge upsets, and boxing is no exception to…
Mike Tyson fulfilled seven-year promise to Muhammad Ali when he fought the only man who KO’d legend
Mike Tyson got long-awaited heavyweight revenge for Muhammad Ali against Larry Holmes. When Mike Tyson was a 14-year-old phenom, he promised Muhammad Ali that he’d…
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…