48 Years Ago – The Great Larry Holmes Went Pro

03/22/2021 James Slater

Larry Holmes had a career that was in some ways quite similar to that of Marvin Hagler. Like Hagler, Holmes … continue

Holmes vs. Mercer: Larry Holmes’ Last Great Win

11/24/202011/24/2020 James Slater

42-year-old Larry Holmes, having reeled off five wins against so-so opposition in a comeback that had followed his crushing 1988 … continue

10/02/202010/01/2020 James Slater

It was awful. It has been widely referred to as the fight that never should have happened. It was a … continue

07/09/202007/08/2020 James Slater

Meeting at The Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas in September of 1985, 35-year-old Larry Holmes and 29-year-old Michael … continue

06/21/202006/21/2020 James Slater

Bored with lists yet? Just lately, during the lockdown, many people have come out with lists, these lists compiling their … continue

06/09/2020 James Slater

The Greatest Final Round In Heavyweight History The fight that took place 42 years ago today, between heavyweight greats Larry … continue

05/28/2020 James Slater

Larry Holmes had some great nights in Las Vegas. Holmes beat Gerry Cooney in the biggest heavyweight fight of the … continue

05/20/2020 James Slater

It’s a sad thing that gifted heavyweight Carl Williams is best known among fight fans for his 93-second blitzing at … continue

05/15/2020 James Slater

Former heavyweight and cruiserweight champ David Haye was a guest on the BBC podcast “Greatest Fights,” with Steve Bunce and … continue

05/15/202005/14/2020 James Slater

There is absolutely no doubting the greatness of Larry Holmes. Not only did “The Easton Assassin” reign as heavyweight king … continue