Larry Holmes

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He is a former World Heavyweight Champion; He is considered one of the best boxers in the history of the Heavyweight Division

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Larry Holmes, born on November 3, 1949, is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers in the history of the sport. Known as the "Easton Assassin" due to his upbringing in Easton, Pennsylvania, Holmes had a professional boxing career that spanned nearly three decades, from 1973 to 2002. His dominance in the heavyweight division was marked by his exceptional left jab, which is often considered one of the best in the history of the sport. Holmes's technical prowess and ring intelligence allowed him to outbox many of the top fighters of his era, and his resilience in the ring made him a formidable opponent for anyone who faced him.

Holmes first captured the WBC heavyweight title in 1978 after defeating Ken Norton in a grueling 15-round battle. He would go on to hold the WBC title until 1983, during which time he also claimed the Ring magazine and lineal heavyweight titles in 1980. In 1983, Holmes became the inaugural IBF heavyweight champion, a title he held until 1985. His reign as heavyweight champion was one of the longest in boxing history, and he successfully defended his title 20 times, a feat that places him among the elite in the sport. Holmes's ability to maintain his championship status for such an extended period is a testament to his skill, conditioning, and mental toughness.

One of the most notable moments in Holmes's career came in 1980 when he faced the legendary Muhammad Ali. Holmes dominated the fight, becoming the only boxer to stop Ali in the ring, a victory that solidified his place in boxing history. Holmes's career record of 48-0 before his first loss to Michael Spinks in 1985 left him just one win shy of tying Rocky Marciano's perfect 49-0 record. Despite the loss, Holmes's legacy was already cemented, and he remains one of the most respected figures in the sport. His career included victories over other notable fighters such as Earnie Shavers, Gerry Cooney, and Tim Witherspoon.

Holmes retired multiple times throughout his career but made several comebacks, including high-profile bouts against Mike Tyson in 1988 and Evander Holyfield in 1992. Although he was unable to regain a world title in his later years, Holmes continued to compete at a high level well into his 40s and even fought his final professional bout in 2002 at the age of 52. His career record stands at an impressive 69 wins and 6 losses, with all of his defeats coming in world title fights. Holmes's contributions to the sport have earned him induction into both the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame, further solidifying his status as one of the all-time greats.

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