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Larry Holmes (Cuthbert, Georgia, 3 de noviembre de 1949) es un excampeón mundial de boxeo en la categoría pesado. Aunque nacido en Georgia, Holmes ha pasado la mayor parte de su vida en Easton, Pensilvania, lo que dio origen a su apodo de "El asesino de Easton".
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.
Holmes was knocked down in the 7th. A detached retina forces Jones to temporarily retire from boxing. Holmes was down in the 7th. Weaver was down once in the 11th round. Askew was dropped three times in the main event bout of the evening. James reportedly 22-5-1 entering the fight. English down once in the 1st round.
24 de jul. de 2023 · 16K. 1.6M views 9 months ago. Today's video examines the career of one of the greatest heavyweight champions ever...Larry Holmes, the Easton assassin. Known for his elite jab and impressive...
Larry Holmes, American heavyweight boxing champion of the late 1970s and early ’80s who was known for his solid defense. He retired with a record of 69 wins (44 by knockout) and 6 losses. Learn more about Holmes’s life and career, including his notable matches.
Larry Holmes. The Easton Assassin. Official Website Of Former Heavyweight Champion & International Hall of Fame Inductee. Holmes retired what was considered to be the best left jab in boxing history in 2002, with a record of 69 wins (44 by knockout) and 6 losses. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2008. Video unavailable.
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. Won the lineal World Heavyweight Championship when he defeated Muhammad Ali by a 10th-round RTD on October 2, 1980.
