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Holmes, Larry
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Holmes, Larry

(born Nov. 3, 1949, Cuthbert, Ga., U.S.) U.S. heavyweight boxing champion. Holmes won 19 of 23 amateur bouts before turning professional. From 1973 to 1978 Holmes won 28 consecutive bouts, culminating in a victory over the reigning champion, Ken Norton. He defended the title 17 times between 1978 and 1983, once (1980) against Muhammad Ali. He lost the title to Michael Spinks in 1985. Only Joe Louis held the heavyweight crown longer than Holmes.
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That's why I have developed such profound respect for Larry Holmes and his commitment to the city of Easton, Pennsylvania.
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Byline: BARRY McGUIGAN LARRY HOLMES earned the biggest cheer in Canastota last week when he was inducted in the Boxing Hall of Fame.
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Yet for long frustrating years Larry Holmes was forced to exist in the considerable shadow of a living legend, Muhammad Ali.
I wept as I gave Ali a beating; FACE TO FACE On a flying visit to ... by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
 
 
 
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