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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.
- Mike Tyson Vs. Larry Holmes
Mike Tyson vs. Larry Holmes, billed as Heavyweight History,...
- Larry Holmes vs. Muhammad Ali
Larry Holmes vs. Muhammad Ali, billed as "The Last Hurrah!",...
- Mike Tyson Vs. Larry Holmes
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.
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Mike Tyson vs. Larry Holmes, billed as Heavyweight History, was a professional boxing match contested on January 22, 1988, for the WBA, WBC and IBF Heavyweight Championships. [1] Background. Mike Tyson was entering 1988 having unified the three major world championships over the course of the previous fourteen months.
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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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Larry Holmes (born on November 3, 1949) was an American boxer. He held the World Heavyweight Championship from 1978 to 1985. Holmes fought out of Easton, Pennsylvania. He was nicknamed the "Easton Assassin." Holmes won the vacant World Boxing Council championship from Ken Norton in 1979.
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May 8, 2022 · Career Overview. Won the WBC heavyweight title from Ken Norton by a 15-round split decision on June 9, 1978. Held the WBC heavyweight title from 1978 to 1983 and the IBF heavyweight title from 1983 to 1985. His reign of seven years is the third longest ever in the heavyweight division.
