September 28, 1979 – Holmes Vs. Shavers II
…And A Genuine “How The Hell Did He Get Back Up!” Moment!
The great Earnie Shavers recently passed away, this … read more “September 28, 1979 – Holmes Vs. Shavers II”
Larry Holmes
20 Years Ago: When Heavyweight Great Larry Holmes Boxed Butterbean In His Final Fight
Larry Holmes never could say no to a buck, just like plenty of fighters. Holmes, who gave us some great … read more “20 Years Ago: When Heavyweight Great Larry Holmes Boxed Butterbean In His Final Fight”
40 Years Ago Today: Larry Holmes Vs. Gerry Cooney
The Most Hyped Heavyweight Fight Of The Decade
The absolute monster of a heavyweight fight that took place 40 years … read more “40 Years Ago Today: Larry Holmes Vs. Gerry Cooney”
On This Day: When Holmes And Norton Gave Us A Classic; But Where Does The Fight Rank All-Time?
On this day back in 1978, two heavyweights at opposite ends of their careers gave the sport a classic fight, … read more “On This Day: When Holmes And Norton Gave Us A Classic; But Where Does The Fight Rank All-Time?”
Gerry Cooney On The Larry Holmes Fight: “Today’s Times, We Would’ve Fought Three Or Four Times”
Heavyweight legends Larry Holmes and Gerry Cooney are currently touring the UK, primarily to recall and to celebrate their huge … read more “Gerry Cooney On The Larry Holmes Fight: “Today’s Times, We Would’ve Fought Three Or Four Times””
Larry Holmes And Gerry Cooney Headed To The UK For Speaking Appearances Ahead Of 40th Anniversary Of Their Epic Fight
They’re good friends now and have been for some time, yet back in 1982, Larry Holmes and Gerry Cooney did … read more “Larry Holmes And Gerry Cooney Headed To The UK For Speaking Appearances Ahead Of 40th Anniversary Of Their Epic Fight”
30 Years Ago Today: When Larry Holmes Shocked Ray Mercer
“I’m not Tommy Morrison!”
The above was former heavyweight king Larry Holmes’ rallying cry during his fight with an unbeaten, … read more “30 Years Ago Today: When Larry Holmes Shocked Ray Mercer”
Larry Holmes: Fury, Wilder & Joshua “have no skills”
Former heavyweight champion Larry Holmes says today’s fighters Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, and Deontay Wilder lack skills. Holmes doesn’t like … read more “Larry Holmes: Fury, Wilder & Joshua “have no skills””