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Larry Holmes (born November 3, 1949) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1973 to 2002 and was world heavyweight champion from 1978 until 1985. He is often considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time.
No.ResultRecordOpponent75Win69–674Win68–673Win67–672Win66–6- Career Overview
- Amateur Career
- Relinquishing The WBC Title
- IBF Heavyweight Champion
- Exhibition Matches
- Awards & Recognition
- Professional Record
- Notes
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Won the WBC heavyweight title from Ken Norton by a 15-round split decisionon June 9, 1978.Held the WBC heavyweight title from 1978 to 1983 and the IBF heavyweight title from 1983 to 1985. His reign of seven years is the third longest ever in the heavyweight division. Only Joe Louis (193...Successfully defended the WBC title 16 times and the IBF title three times.Won eight straight title defenses by knockout, beating Joe Louis' record of seven and tying Tommy Burns’ record of 8.Holmes had an amateur record of 19-3. He was a sparring partner for Muhammad Ali from 1972 to 1975. According to Holmes, he had "about eleven amateur bouts" when he started working with Ali. Holmes' first trainer, Ernie Butler, took him to Ali's training camp in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania, which is about 50 miles northwest of Holmes' hometown of Easto...
On May 20, 1983, Holmes defeated Tim Witherspoon by a 12-round split decision to defend the World Boxing Council heavyweight title. Before the fight, according to promoter Don King, Holmes signed a contract to fight Greg Page, the No. 1 WBC contender, for $2.55 million. However, Holmes said he merely signed an agreement for a Page fight, and no pur...
Holmes was scheduled to defend the IBF title against former World Boxing Association champion John Tatein Reno, Nevada on April 6, 1984, but the fight was cancelled after Tate suffered a shoulder injury in training. Holmes was going to make $3 million. On March 28, 1984, Holmes and WBA champion Gerrie Coetzee announced that they would fight on June...
Holmes boxed two rounds with Wendell Bailey and two rounds with Jody Ballardin Allentown, Pennsylvania on February 2, 1979.Holmes boxed two rounds with Jody Ballard and four rounds with Floyd "Jumbo" Cummings at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 27, 1982. The matches kicked off Holmes' training for his June...Holmes boxed two rounds with Bernardo Mercado and two rounds with James "Quick" Tillisin Jakarta, Indonesia on March 18, 1990.Boxing Writers Association of America Fighter of the Yearfor 1978.The Ring Fighter of the Yearfor 1982.The Ring named Holmes the 5th greatest heavyweight of all-timein 1998.The Associated Press named Holmes the 5th greatest heavyweight of the 20th century in 1999.Championship Record 1. 20 opponents (14 by KO) beaten for the World Heavyweight Title. 2. 20-5 (14 KOs) in world title fights. 3. 11-5 (7 KOs) against former, current or future world titlists. 3.1. Won against Ken Norton, Ossie Ocasio, Mike Weaver (twice), Muhammad Ali, Trevor Berbick, Leon Spinks, Tim Witherspoon, James "Bonecrusher" Smith (twice)...
Holmes has lived in Easton, Pennsylvania since 1957.Holmes' younger brother, Mark Holmes, was also a professional boxer, winning 38 of 39 bouts.Holmes has defended the World Heavyweight Title against 19 fighters, the second most in history next to Joe Louis(21 fighters).Holmes' 19 consecutive World Heavyweight Title defenses is second only to Joe Louis' 25.Como boxeador profesional, Holmes ganó sus primeros 48 combates, venciendo a rivales de la talla de Ken Norton, Earnie Shavers, Tim Witherspoon, Gerry Cooney, James "Bonecrusher" Smith y, por KO, a Muhammad Ali.
No.ResultRecordOpponent75Win69–674Win68–673Win67–672Win66–6New Jersey Golden Gloves heavyweight championship. Reported as "over the weekend" in the February 29, 1972 Allentown Morning Call. The Allentown Morning Call reported that this was Holmes 5th win in as many amateur bouts.
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Larry Holmes (born November 3, 1949) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1973 to 2002.
What is Larry Holmes' boxing record? In a professional boxing career spanning 29 years and four months, Larry Holmes fought 75 times with 69 wins and 6 losses.
