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• Larry Holmes Says Heavyweight Legend Was ‘The Biggest Fake In Boxing’: “We All Knew It”

is undoubtedly one of the all-time great heavyweight boxers. Nicknamed ‘The Easton Assassin,’ Holmes dominated the heavyweight division in the late 1970s and held the world heavyweight title for seven years from 1978 to 1985. He possessed one of, if not the greatest left jab in the history of the sport. After defeating WBC champion […]...2025
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• Larry Holmes ‘Made Excuses’ And ‘Ducked’ One Heavyweight Champion: “He’s A Fraud”

is in the history books as one of the best heavyweights to ever step through the ropes, though he has been famously accused of avoiding one significant challenge. In 1985, 12 years after turning professional, ‘The Easton Assassin’ was an incredible 48 fights undefeated into his campaign, beating the likes of Gerry Cooney, Tim Witherspoon, […]...2025
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• Larry Holmes Overlooked Mike Tyson When Naming The Biggest Puncher He Ever Faced

reigned as the world heavyweight champion during one of the sport’s greatest era’s. Known as ‘The Easton Assassin’, Holmes captured world honours for the first time back in 1978 when he defeated Ken Norton via split decision to claim the WBC title, before making no less than 20 successful defences of his crown. He defeated […]...2025
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• Larry Holmes Overlooks Muhammad Ali, Tyson And Holyfield When Naming His Toughest Ever Fight

Heavyweight icon has revealed his toughest ever opponent. Known as ‘The Easton Assassin’, Holmes reigned as the world heavyweight champion between 1978 and 1985, making 20 successful defences of his crown. The American great possessed one of the best jabs that the sport has ever seen, which played a significant role in him racking up […]...2025
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• Larry Holmes Names The Fighter That Would Have Beaten Mike Tyson ‘At This Own Game’

is undeniably one of boxing’s greatest ever heavyweights. Known as ‘The Easton Assassin’, Holmes had an impressive professional career which culminated in him reigning as the world heavyweight champion for seven years between 1978 and 1985. During his reign as champion, Holmes prevailed against a number of that era’s best heavyweights including Earnie Shavers, Tim […]...2025
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• Larry Holmes Says ‘Everybody Knew’ Heavyweight Legend Couldn’t Fight: “He Was Such A Fraud”

is unmistakably one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. Known as ‘The Easton Assassin’, Holmes stormed onto the heavyweight scene back in the late 1970s where he would reign as the world heavyweight champion for seven years between 1978 and 1985. After dethroning WBC champion Ken Norton to begin his reign as champion, Holmes […]...2025
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• Larry Holmes Has No Doubt Who Was Better Between Muhammad Ali And Mike Tyson After Facing Both

If there is one man who can offer an insight into and , it’s former heavyweight champion . Known as ‘The Easton Assassin’, Holmes shared the ring with both men during his exemplary professional career which saw him capture and hold the world heavyweight championship for seven years between 1978 and 1985, making 20 successful […]...2025
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• All Time Great Larry Holmes To Be At Boxing Insider’s Saturday Card In Atlantic City
By: Sean Crose This weekend, at the Tropicana Resort and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Boxing Insider Promotions will present it’s very first fight card outside of New York City. After finding success in Midtown Manhattan, the promotional outlet will now become a part of Atlantic City’s famed and decades old boxing scene. Featuring a plethora of rising talent and respected ring vets, Satu...2024
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• All Time Great Larry Holmes To Be At Boxing Insider’s Saturday Card In Atlantic City
By: Sean Crose This weekend, at the Tropicana Resort and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Boxing Insider Promotions will present it's very first fight card outside of New York City. After finding success in Midtown Manhattan, the promotional outlet will now become a part of Atlantic City's famed and decades old boxing scene. Featuring a plethora of rising talent and respected ring vets, Satu...2024
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• 5 Most Memorable Larry Holmes Fights

Larry Holmes (69-6, 44 KOs) is to many, one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. Most boxers from any weight class have their signature move, and Holmes was his brilliant jab. His left jab busted many opponents’ faces throughout his distinguished career, which helped contribute to one of the most dominant title reigns – in the history of heavyweight boxing. Big Fight Weekend...2023
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• “Smokin” Joe Frazier vs. Larry “The Easton Assassin” Holmes!
By Ken Hissner: Two of the meanest heavyweight champions out of the ring I ever … read full story ← “Smokin” Joe Frazier vs. Larry “The Easton Assassin” Holmes! @ Boxing News 24...2023
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• “Smokin” Joe Frazier and Larry “The Easton Assassin” Holmes!
In 1964, ‘Smokin’ Joe Frazier lost in the Olympic Trials to Buster Mathis twice. Mathis ... read more “Smokin” Joe Frazier and Larry “The Easton Assassin” Holmes! @ Boxing News 24...2023
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• Who Wins: Larry Holmes or George Foreman?
Years ago, Larry “The Easton Assassin” Holmes and “Big” George Foreman came close to fighting ... read more Who Wins: Larry Holmes or George Foreman? @ Boxing News 24...2023
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• How Good Was Larry ‘The Easton Assassin’ Holmes?
Former WBC and IBF Heavyweight champion Larry “The Easton Assassin” Holmes was 19-3. He was ... read more How Good Was Larry ‘The Easton Assassin’ Holmes? @ Boxing News 24...2024
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• Larry Holmes Didn’t Hesitate When Asked If Prime Mike Tyson Would Beat Prime Joe Frazier

once predicted what he believes would have happened in a fantasy fight between and . Also known as ‘The Easton Assassin’, Holmes wrote his name into boxing folklore as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, reigning as the world champion between 1978 and 1985. After defeating Ken Norton to capture the WBC title […]...2025
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