Larry Holmes’ Crazy Side: Recalling The Berbick Brawl And The ‘Limousine Leap’
Larry Holmes didn’t like Trevor Berbick, Not one bit. Not before his 15 round title defence against Berbick in 1981, not during the fight, and … continue
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Larry Holmes And Marvin Hagler – Two Blue-collar Greats Who Had A Good Deal In Common
Larry Holmes and Marvin Hagler: two honest to goodness blue-collar fighters who came up the hard way and became toughened in spirit and desire as … continue
40 Years On: Looking Back At The Larry Holmes-Randy “Tex” Cobb Fight
The fight between defending heavyweight champion Larry Holmes and rugged, life-loving challenger Randy “Tex” Cobb, is famous for a few reasons. The fight – that … continue
Larry Holmes’ Greatest Nights
Heavyweight great Larry Holmes went pro in ’73, and today he turns 73. Arguably the greatest living heavyweight (take your pick between Holmes and George … continue
September 28, 1979 – Holmes Vs. Shavers II
…And A Genuine “How The Hell Did He Get Back Up!” Moment! The great Earnie Shavers recently passed away, this at the age of 78. … continue
20 Years Ago: When Heavyweight Great Larry Holmes Boxed Butterbean In His Final Fight
Larry Holmes never could say no to a buck, just like plenty of fighters. Holmes, who gave us some great quotes during his great ring … continue
40 Years Ago Today: Larry Holmes Vs. Gerry Cooney
The Most Hyped Heavyweight Fight Of The Decade The absolute monster of a heavyweight fight that took place 40 years ago today, between defending champ … continue
On This Day: When Holmes And Norton Gave Us A Classic; But Where Does The Fight Rank All-Time?
On this day back in 1978, two heavyweights at opposite ends of their careers gave the sport a classic fight, a fight that many fans … continue
Gerry Cooney On The Larry Holmes Fight: “Today’s Times, We Would’ve Fought Three Or Four Times”
Heavyweight legends Larry Holmes and Gerry Cooney are currently touring the UK, primarily to recall and to celebrate their huge June 1982 showdown that took … continue
Larry Holmes And Gerry Cooney Headed To The UK For Speaking Appearances Ahead Of 40th Anniversary Of Their Epic Fight
They’re good friends now and have been for some time, yet back in 1982, Larry Holmes and Gerry Cooney did not get along. At all. … continue