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Larry Holmes

Born
Nov 3, 1949 · Age 77
Place of birth
Cuthbert, Georgia, USA
Gender
Male
Movie credits
28
TV credits
7
Also known as (2)
  • The Easton Assassin
  • The Easton Assasin

Biography

Larry Holmes is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1973 to 2002. He grew up in Easton, Pennsylvania, which led to his boxing nickname of the Easton Assassin. Holmes, whose left jab is rated among the best in boxing history, held the WBC heavyweight title from 1978 to 1983, The Ring magazine and lineal heavyweight titles from 1980 to 1985, and the inaugural IBF heavyweight title from 1983 to 1985. During his only title reign, he defended his title against 19 fighters, the second most in history behind Joe Louis. He also holds the record for the longest individual…