| World Heavyweight Champion (1978 - 1985)
Amateur Record: 19 Wins 3 Loses
Professional Record: 69 Wins 6 Loses 44 Knockouts
Born: November 3, 1949 - Cuthbert, Georgia
Residence since 1957: Easton, Pennsylvania
Last Fight: July 27, 2002 - Norfolk, Virginia - Against Butterbean won 10 rounds
Larry Holmes still holds the distinction today of being the longest reigning World Heavyweight Champion in boxing history (1978-1985), second only to Joe Louis. Larry defended his title twenty consecutive times (all-in-all, fighting a total of twenty-six title bouts throughout his career) and held the record for forty-eight straight wins, next to boxing legend Rocky Marciano. Larry Holmes was always ready and eager to enter the ring, sometimes fighting nine times in one year. The "Easton Assassin" never backed down from any contender throughout his career. Larry Holmes is a proven Champion with a strong desire and heart to win.
Larry’s autobiography "Against The Odds" (St. Martins Press, 1998) and the Larry Holmes Documentary ("In The Arena") will show that motivation, self-confidence, and discipline are the essential ingredients for everyone to reach their goals. Larry Holmes fought the odds and won. |
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