The fight between defending heavyweight champion Larry Holmes and rugged, life-loving challenger Randy “Tex” Cobb, is famous for a few reasons. The fight – that took place 40 years ago … read more
Heavyweight great Larry Holmes went pro in ’73, and today he turns 73. Arguably the greatest living heavyweight (take your pick between Holmes and George Foreman), Holmes, dubbed “The Easton … read more
…And A Genuine “How The Hell Did He Get Back Up!” Moment! The great Earnie Shavers recently passed away, this at the age of 78. One of the hardest-hitting (see … read more
Larry Holmes never could say no to a buck, just like plenty of fighters. Holmes, who gave us some great quotes during his great ring career – “I grew up … read more
The Most Hyped Heavyweight Fight Of The Decade The absolute monster of a heavyweight fight that took place 40 years ago today, between defending champ Larry Holmes and lethal-punching challenger … read more
On this day back in 1978, two heavyweights at opposite ends of their careers gave the sport a classic fight, a fight that many fans and historians say has the … read more
Heavyweight legends Larry Holmes and Gerry Cooney are currently touring the UK, primarily to recall and to celebrate their huge June 1982 showdown that took place in Las Vegas. Cooney … read more
They’re good friends now and have been for some time, yet back in 1982, Larry Holmes and Gerry Cooney did not get along. At all. The epic, enormously hyped super … read more
“I’m not Tommy Morrison!” The above was former heavyweight king Larry Holmes’ rallying cry during his fight with an unbeaten, heavily favoured Ray Mercer. It was 30 years ago today … read more
Former heavyweight champion Larry Holmes says today’s fighters Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, and Deontay Wilder lack skills. Holmes doesn’t like what he sees from the flawed bunch, and he prefers … read more