Two-weight world champion Michael Spinks has had his say on who he thinks was the better fighter between Larry Holmes and Mike Tyson. Spinks’ career spanned 11 years…
Heavyweight legend Larry Holmes has revealed the one fight he quit in during his glittering career. Known as ‘The Easton Assassin’, Holmes’ career spanned just short of 30-years, where…
Larry Holmes is recognised as one of the most formidable heavyweights in boxing history. Known as ‘The Easton Assassin’, Holmes’ glittering career spanned just shy of…
Arguably the most debated fantasy match-up of all time in boxing is Mike Tyson vs Muhammad Ali. The two heavyweight legends both ruled the division during different eras,…
Larry Holmes has revealed who he thinks is the greatest heavyweight of all time. ‘The Easton Assassin’ enjoyed an accomplished career that lasted just shy of three decades,…
Larry Holmes and George Foreman are often recognised as two of the greatest heavyweights in boxing history. In a career that spanned just shy of three decades,…
Despite being one of the greatest heavyweights in boxing history, there is one man that Larry Holmes claims he never wanted to fight. ‘The Easton Assassin’ possessed one of…
Mike Tyson and George Foreman almost fought in the early 1990s. The two boxing legends were linked to a bout, but issues arose due to a number of…
Larry Holmes fought 75 fights, winning 69 and losing six – all of which were world title bouts. ‘The Easton Assassin’ is regarded as one of the best…
The names Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis are synonymous with boxing’s heavyweight division. Tyson still holds the record as the division’s youngest ever world champion, winning the WBC…
In 1994 and ’95, Oliver McCall beat both Lennox Lewis and Larry Holmes. McCall – who was never knocked down in 76 fights – won the WBC World…
Larry Holmes and Muhammad Ali are boxing legends whose names will be forever linked. For many years early on in his boxing career, Holmes was a sparring partner…
Muhammad Ali and Larry Holmes are two of the most famous names to have boxed at heavyweight. Holmes was a long-time sparring partner for Ali before later breaking…
Muhammad Ali is regularly referred to as the best heavyweight to ever lace up the gloves. Earnie Shavers, who fought him over 15 rounds, believes one man was…
Larry Holmes beat Muhammad Ali in 1980 and lost to Mike Tyson eight years later. Holmes caught Ali late in his career. In fact, it was way…
Ken Norton faced heavyweight legends in Muhammad Ali, George Foreman and Larry Holmes. Norton discovered his fighting prowess during his service in the Marines. Turning pro in…
Larry Holmes was world heavyweight champion for seven years. He reigned from 1978 to 1985, including a win over the legendary Muhammad Ali during the…
Mike Tyson went 37 fights undefeated before a shock stoppage loss to Buster Douglas. During that incredible rise to the top of the heavyweight division, he beat the likes…
Mike Tyson has made headlines recently for his return to the ring at 58-years-old, but boxing fans will always remember him from his prime days. The 5 ft 10…
Larry Holmes enjoys a rarefied reputation as one of the best heavyweights from one of the strongest generation of fighters. Known as ‘The Easton Assassin’, Holmes was a masterful…
