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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.
Stopped on cuts between the 4th and 5th rounds. Cooney had 3 points deducted for low blows. Per Commission report, fight was stopped by referee when Cooney's trainer entered the ring. Holmes was knocked down in the 7th. A detached retina forces Jones to temporarily retire from boxing. Holmes was down in the 7th.
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.
1972 Olympic Trials Heavyweight quarterfinal bout. The Allentown Morning Call reported that this was Holmes second win over Stinson. New Jersey Golden Gloves heavyweight championship. Reported as "over the weekend" in the February 29, 1972 Allentown Morning Call.
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.
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.
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.
The great ex-champion fought on until he was 52 years old, retiring for good with a record of 69-6 (44 knockouts). We now go back in time to revisit eight of The Easton Assassin’s greatest hits: April 30, 1976/ Capital Centre, Landover, Maryland • Titles: Non-title bout. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3i3jDbZd5no.
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.
Larry Holmes (born 1949) is a retired American professional boxer. He was nicknamed the Easton Assassin after the area of Pennsylvania where he was raised. Holmes was a world heavyweight champion several times with different organizations, although he never unified the belts. Only Joe Louis made more winning title defenses than Holmes’ 20.
