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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.
Boxer Gerry Cooney was on the losing end of another meetup with Larry Holmes. The former prizefighters reunited Sunday to celebrate the upcoming 40th anniversary of their classic Las Vegas slugfest.
Larry Holmes had been the WBC heavyweight champion since 1978, when he beat Ken Norton by a fifteen-round split decision at the Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.Over the course of his illustrious career, on the way to almost tying the great Rocky Marciano's record of 49-0, losing in the 49th fight, a decision to Michael Spinks, fought such fighters as Tim Witherspoon, Earnie Shavers, Mike Weaver ...
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 ]
Paradise, NV - 1978: (L-R) Ken Norton, Larry Holmes boxing at Caesars Palace, June 9, 1978. (Photo by Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images) (ABC Photo Archives via Getty Images)
Pages in category "Boxing matches involving Larry Holmes" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Ken Norton vs. Larry Holmes was a professional boxing match contested on June 9, 1978, for the WBC heavyweight title. [1] Background.
Larry Holmes vs. Leon Spinks, billed as A Tribute to Joe Louis was a professional boxing match contested on June 12, 1981, for the WBC and The Ring heavyweight championship. [ 2 ] Background