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During his Hall of Fame career, Larry Holmes was like the Rodney Dangerfield of boxing – he got no respect. In recent years Holmes has finally started getting some of the much deserved respect for his amazing career and accomplishments. Holmes’ long reign had the unfortunate distinction of falling in between two of the most beloved heavyweight champions in boxing history – Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson. While Ali and Tyson were high profile controversial figures during the peaks of their respective careers, Holmes quietly carved out a more dominant reign as heavyweight champion than either of them. Holmes has been grossly overlooked and unappreciated by many boxing observers for a very long time, and even today when he is just beginning to receive his just dues, some factions continue to underrate this skills, heart, accomplishment, and longevity.
Holmes won the heavyweight world championship when he defeated Ken Norton on June 9, 1978. He would hold this distinction until September 21, 1985 when he dropped a pair of controversial decision losses at the hands of Michael Spinks. During his reign as heavyweight champion, Holmes successfully defended his title 20 consecutive times – a number that is only topped by Joe Louis’ streak of 25 successful defenses. During his illustrious career, he holds victories over Ken Norton, Earnie Shavers, Muhammad Ali, Trevor Berbick, Tim Witherspoon, Gerry Cooney, and Ray Mercer. In addition to his elite work ethics, Holmes was gifted with tremendous athleticism, immense talent, a high ring IQ, a warrior’s fighting spirit, and what many boxing historians to the best jab in the rich history of boxing.
This edition of Rummy’s Corner pays tribute to one of the greatest boxers to ever lace up the gloves in the form of a music video which includes highlight clips from the champion’s long and storied career. Please watch and enjoy this music video tribute to the “Easton Assassin” – the one and only Larry Holmes!