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Born 70 years ago today in Cuthbert, Georgia, heavyweight legend Larry Holmes saw a long pro career begin with a points win over a guy named Rodell Dupree in March of 1973 and end with a points win over a guy known as Butterbean in July of 2002. » Read More
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If you believe in fate, in the alignment of the stars, in destiny, etc, etc, then you will know how the date of September 21st, today’s date, is a very significant one in terms of world heavyweight boxing and the richest prize in sports. » Read More
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Former heavyweight world champion Larry Holmes is the featured boxer in this edition of the Top 5 Notable Wins series. » Read More
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A big fight that attracted millions almost began before the first bell. » Read More
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Imagine if he’d fought him when he was in his prime. » Read More
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Between them, these two all-time greats compiled astonishing numbers: 145 wins, just 11 losses, and a staggering 112 KO’s – George Foreman and Larry Holmes – two of the greatest heavyweights of the 1970s, in fact of all-time. » Read More
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There was a time, quite remarkably when we look back now, when the great Larry Holmes, as he often lamented himself, never got his “just due,” his “respect.” » Read More
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At the time of his rendering an ageing Larry Holmes unconscious, in disturbing fashion, not too many fans, experts or historians took too much notice of the Mike Tyson KO win; certainly the reigning heavyweight champ was given little praise or credit for taking out the 38 year old who had himself ruled the division from 1978 to 1985. » Read More
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George Foreman and Larry Holmes, two of the greatest heavyweights of the 1970s, in fact of all-time, somehow managed to avoid one another during their ’70s prime, but the two former champs did come oh, so close to getting it on in 1999. » Read More
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Former world heavyweight king Larry Holmes celebrates his 69th birthday today. » Read More