I met Larry Holmes on a flight from Miami to Newark. I sat next to him in first class. He was very cordial and friendly. We exchanged emails and he sent me a signed photograph and letter which I was so grateful for receiving. He is a great ambassador for boxing. God Bless you Larry.
My father and I went to see Larry Holmes in an exhibition in Miami Beach in the late 70's. He fought 3 guys, 2 rounds each. Anyway, after the exhibition was finished, Holmes came out and sat in the crowd to watch the remaining fights. I wanted to meet him and my father said "go ahead!" He gave me a piece of scratch paper out of his pocket and I went shyly up to Larry and asked for his autograph. He graciously gave it to me. Thank you for a nice memory, Larry.
I saw him when he came to visit Muss Park in Miami Beach on that same visit in 1978. He signed autographs for 3 hours until there was no longer a line and the sun was going down.
@@geemoney4242 Yes I know Leon Spinks is still alive but I was only referring to the GREAT heavyweights of the Ali era. Spinks was far from being a GREAT anything. He was only MEDIOCRE at best.
“Ain’t no stopin’ us now” was Larry’s theme song as he entered the ring. Ironically, how fitting of a song it was as he overcame many obstacles in life to be the great man that he is.
There were things about Holmes that I didn't admire, but the one thing that I did admire about him was how he -- unlike most world heavyweight champs -- chose to be monogamist and didn't marry a "trophy wife." Most world heavyweight champs, most notably Ali, had a slew of extra-martial affairs and married golddiggers. As a result, they forked out millions on child support payments and alimony. But Holmes was smart and married a decent woman who he remained faithful to. This has a lot to with why he is STILL wealthy today at the age of 70, while most other world heavyweight champs wind up broke.
@legend of Awww Sheet ! Not biased. I just don't take any stock in anything that comes out of the mouth of a delusional person, and Berbick was that indeed.
Larry was one of those rare champions you may be lucky to see once in your lifetime. I never understood why this wonderful man was underrated? He is a living legend and a fantastic genuine human being. His record speaks for itself.
Larry Holmes had the best jab ever. My favorite heavyweight of all time. With the advanced training and nutrition we have today, he would have walked through everyone. Appears to be a genuine nice guy. Also, Holmes had a deep insight as to why certain boxers are not treated right while others are worshipped: If you're not in the "inner circle", kind of like a frat brother, you'll be kept on the outside. Now, more than ever, we see it online because it's no longer a secret across many industries.
I agree with the jab but the “ advanced training “ is a gimmick and no better or in many cases worse than the so called old days. Many fighters are starting to realize that.
Jack hammer jab. Holmes was tough. the Easton Assassin lost to Tyson but don't think he was all that old, he faught holyfield 6 months later and took evender the distance
@@EmperorNerox Holmes was 21-4 after his 2nd loss to Spinks, for a 69-6 record.Spinks quit boxing after one loss; 2-1 as a heavyweight. Spinks’ 5mil net worth’s not bad. Larry’s is 18mil. Who’s the lifetime winner?
Most underappreciated heavyweight of all time came at the wrong time after Ali and before Tyson, What a Jab and a Top 7 heavyweight of all time, the fact this only has 12 thousand views proves it,
@@kevin8poison142, Something that I find really fun to do in all the weightclasses, but heavyweight in particular is to watch every lineal championship fight in order. Of all the lineages, Floyd Patterson to Lennox Lewis was by far the most exciting and entertaining. So many great fights, and many of the greatest fighters to ever fight were apart of it.
@@The_Ex_Boxing_Nerd Sounds good.Have watched many old tapes of fighters and read some books, but not chronologicaly. Tah 4suggestion. Trained hard in old days too, lots of running etc, weights i dont think so much.
One of the greats! I met him once at his restaurant in Easton, P,.A. He was such a gentleman and took the time to chat with my party for a few minutes. A very classy guy.
I've always liked Larry holms but this interview gave him a million cool points in my book. My dad got me into him as a kid and I always felt he was underrated. What a class act. How can you not love the guy?
John Blossom yeah by Tyson and Ali fanatics that just sensationalize boxing. Actual boxing fans who’ve actually been watching the sport for a while know that this man is top ten.
@Real World Warrior lowen or why its ok for you to know a fight is over and your opponent is slower, but you still....give him the business!...we are lost in the sauce.
Years ago when Mike Tyson was starting to make a name for himself I told my dad that if he can beat Larry Holmes I might believe the hype. Watching this video and then a highlight reel of Larry Holmes' greatest knockouts now I remember why I considered Larry "The Man" !! What a tactician !
I love seeing these legendary fighters interviews. They give me so much joy, expecially to see they made it threw ok, he has all his faculties, he looks healthy. Its amazing and all inspiring.
@@100footsie Thanks for giving me that insight. Vlad be trying to incriminate people. Vlad is a culture vulture. Check out what red and blue pill said about him on Lord Jamar Yadameen podcast. What they said , I've been saying for the longest about Vlad
Good to hear that Larry is still mentally quick. A lot of guys from that era are punch drunk but good on Larry for still being sharp. The guy has some good stories.
I wish all men could be like Larry Holmes ,myself included .I would love to meet him ,have a few brews ,,for I could listen to him for hours .That was a fun interview ! Thanks
The 15th round of the 1978 heavyweight championship fight between Larry Holmes and Ken Norton was the greatest 15th round and the greatest final round in boxing history.
Which video were you guys watching? Holmes' mind is clear and he seems kind, but he looks old, talks slowly and has a belly. I am nine years younger than him, but in much better shape. Larry would still knock me out though ...
I never was a Larry Holmes fan, but he was one of the best. He was the Heavyweight Champ for most of my teenage years and a great fighter who fought the best guys in his Era and won.
This hands down is one of the best interviews with one of the best. Like a fool I really thought I’d heard the worst. The Presidents phone though, that shit had me shaking my head and don’t know if it will ever stop.
Larry was a great Hvywt champs- a beautiful jab, etc., A shame he was so long under-rated and under recognized. Polite and a gentleman- a true champion and role model.
I don't know if Larry will ever read this but I just want to thank him for the friendship he gave to Copey and the things he did for him when he was still alive. One thing about Larry is even if he didn't know you, he would take time out to talk to you. People on Wilkes Barre St. on Southside Easton used to watch Larry carrying his gym bag to go work out all the time, while other Southside kids were doing nothing but getting in trouble. Larry was goal oriented even as a kid. He is a wonderful man and did much for the town of Easton, PA, unlike many others that become famous and forget to give back to their town what it has given to them. I know I surely appreciated it as well as Copey, Fulmer, and other friends of Larry. Thank you Larry from the bottom of my heart. I still have pics of you, Copey, and Fulmer in my photo album. I treasure them and will pass them on to Copey's son to keep your name and memories alive long after you leave this Earth.
@@Ehrle6969 What a silly comment. Holmes was 38 when he fought Tyson and 42 when he fought Holyfield, both of whom were in their prime. Holmes fought and defeated every heavyweight of his era and did so with great skill and class.
@@roblabelle7874 Prime mike solos any version of Holmes with the greatest of ease. Even spinks soloed holmes twice lmao and tyson destroyed spinks in few secs.
@@Ehrle6969 I don't dispute that Tyson in his prime would likely have defeated Holmes in his prime. But it would have been a great fight. Most observers, including myself, believe Holmes won the second Spinks fight by a mile. Spinks' loss to Tyson was inevitable. He was terrified, past his prime and not a natural heavyweight. Tyson got his ass kicked later in his career too, that doesn't detract from his earlier accomplishments. Nor should it for Holmes.
One of the most underrated greats in heavyweight history (in my book). Whether it was the Marciano comments, his controversial losses to M. Spinks, his win over Ali ( still my all-time favorite fighter), or his loss to Tyson, Larry Holmes fought so many quality fighters (many unknown at the time) who went on to become champions themselves at one point or another. If you're looking to see great heavyweight action fights, check Holmes's battles with Shavers(1st fight) , Weaver (1st fight), Norton & so many others......after Ali, my top favorite heavyweights were Larry Holmes, Ernie Shavers, George Foreman, Jimmy Young & Mike Tyson. I've been a boxing fan since 1964. Thanks for this interview. God Bless you Larry Holmes - you too wear The People's Champion Crown - especially for us old-school fight fans !
A good man for sure. He deserves the legacy he built. His phone needs to ring so he can continue to talk about boxing and how great he was. To remind us what boxing did for him, and what he did for boxing. His love of Ali was for the man himself. What a great interview of a great man. Someone should make him a damn plaque for the hall of fame..jeeze
Incredible interview! A lot of things I didn’t know and I know boxing! Masterful way to structure the nterview chronologically from his beginnings. Great questions. Glad that was a fair and balanced interview
An incredible interview if you wanted to get Larry Holmes opinion on Ali or 2Pac but not really about Larry, his career as a boxer ,very poorly done by VLADIMIR, not surprised.
One of the most skilled and toughest fighters ever. He went through it. They kept trying to get rid of him, by matching him up with the biggest and baddest, but he refused to go away. He was all arms and quick feet. And a murderous jab. The best jab in the business during his era. His foot speed and jab was a beautiful sight to see. And could take a punch. He could take the punchs of the hardest hitters of the time. His quick recovery from being hurt and getting shook was UNBELIEVABLE. He was not a big heavyweight, but tall and rangy. But, could Stand and punch with the best when he had to. People thought that he wasn't going to last long. So people didn't pay enough attention or give him credit or his due or respect. But, he earned everybody's respect. He proved that he was the BEST. He proved that he had what it takes. He proved that he belonged on the top. And he stayed there for a long time. He was the best in his era. And he was one of the best ever in the history of Boxing. He was Larry "The Easton Assassin" Holmes. Much Respect.
I trained in Aaron Pryor's camp as a teenager and I was a big kid , planning on eventually fighting at heavyweight. When Pryor showed us film he showed Holmes as the example of what a heavyweight should do in the ring. He considered Holmes the best at heavyweight and he told us so. Pryor knew boxing as well as anyone in the world and we believed what he said
An all-time great and severely underrated . He also seems like a very sweet and sensitive man just trying to make a living in a tough sport. He’s been in a few wars and it’ll take a toll on anyone. Definitely aged from the other videos I’ve seen. I wish you all the best and happiness Larry.
This is my favorite Vlad interview without a doubt. I didnt know Larry Holmes was a cool dude. What a blessed man. without a doubt one of the greatest.
I'm an enormous fan of Mr. Holmes! What a great champion, a great athlete and most important, a great man. I very much admire him, so good to see him ❤️
They aren’t blackballing him. He can barely speak. He has a 7th grade education and made it far with that. To put him on TV in a speaking role is preposterous 🤣
@@jasonphillips8032 That statement speaks volumes to your character! The man invested his money better then a bus load of collage grads and he know the game on a level far beyond that of a casual ass fan that allows him to communicate insights and behaviors of fighters and the game over all far better then you could in 15 languages! I’ll bet money on that! The man has Character and intellect and can get his point across of course that take observation and basic listening skills beyond what you obviously possess!
I love Larry Holmes! A great champion. Great comments about Muhammed Ali being a man for all people, regardless of color - and as a child of the 70's I know this was true. Sit back and enjoy your life, Larry...only a handful of men can walk around after retirement and have everyone say, "There goes Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes!"
This interview is Gold 👍Larry fought all the greats from Ali, to Tyson and was one of the greatest ever heavyweights, with the fastest Jab in the business
I cried hearing this beautiful old man say his mom took food out of her mouth to feed him and his 11 siblings. God bless you. The most beautiful jab of all time.
Lomo spent some of his pro career in the Amateurs - Which is why he is starting to slow down a little.. He's been around awhile. He has 2 - 3 Good Fights left
rsh2986 well said, amateur boxers get 22 fights in a year from tournaments. Look at any elite fighter, Roy Jones, Mayweather, De La Hoya etc, that’s a good amateur background, not 22
A Champion among Champions and an Overall Gentleman. May he ALWAYS be remembered for his place with the Greatest in Boxing History. He deserves respect!!!!
Man what a life story.coming from a life with nothing to the heavyweight champion of the world.alis sparing partner defending his belt 19 times.he was around at the time of the great gladiators at 63 I remember them all and I'm sure many others do to not to mention any names.if you were around in that era you know.larry had much respect for Ali coming to his hometown to pick him as a sparing partner.i really loved this lifestory and I have much respect for larry.its not too many of them around left.God Bless.
Larry, I love you champ! You were my Father's favorite fighter and mine as well! I lost my father in late March to Covid and I felt him close to me as i watched this interview. God bless you. Stay safe Champ!
Shout out to that Vlad. He is a hell of an interviewer especially when it comes to people who don't really want to speak or have trouble with doing the interview. Vlad is like the point guard of interviewers. He definitely does his homework.
I met Larry Holmes on a flight from Miami to Newark. I sat next to him in first class. He was very cordial and friendly. We exchanged emails and he sent me a signed photograph and letter which I was so grateful for receiving. He is a great ambassador for boxing. God Bless you Larry.
That’s awesome I would’ve definitely dug a autograph from Larry congratulations
That's respect. He appreciated that you appreicate him
He’s a super cool guy, right? That’s awesome.
I was a48. State trucker for 24 +
Everybody I met in my travels from near pa say Larry Holmes gave back to his people
Larry is a born boxer. Skillful, gentle, kindhearted, humble,witty and accommodating. I wish him good health for decades to come. Love you Larry.
Larry Holmes was the first heavyweight champ I followed as a kid. Salute to the champ...definitely an all-time great.
He is a great champion.
Larry broke my heart when beating Ali. It turns out that for all these years, we both admired the same boxer. And now, I admire Larry.
Just when I thought I couldn't admire this man more....
What a legend and pure class Larry Holmes is.....
Hes salty AF lol what are you talking about?
@@tiagomota4734 he infinitely better than you mate
My father and I went to see Larry Holmes in an exhibition in Miami Beach in the late 70's. He fought 3 guys, 2 rounds each.
Anyway, after the exhibition was finished, Holmes came out and sat in the crowd to watch the remaining fights. I wanted to meet him and my father said "go ahead!"
He gave me a piece of scratch paper out of his pocket and I went shyly up to Larry and asked for his autograph. He graciously gave it to me.
Thank you for a nice memory, Larry.
I saw him when he came to visit Muss Park in Miami Beach on that same visit in 1978. He signed autographs for 3 hours until there was no longer a line and the sun was going down.
The Larry Holmes jab was a weapon of mass destruction , he threw it like a piston .
So true so true
Like getting hit in the face with a hammer.
Best in the business 👌
Facts....best left jab in history
Best jab ever at any weight.
Larry Holmes and George Foreman are the only two great heavyweights from the Ali era still alive. Hopefully they will be around for years to come.
Foreman said Cooney was in the top 3 of the hardest punchers.
@@catsincredulous9998 I definitely agree with you on that. I also put Earnie Shavers in that category.
@@darrickmccabe4203 Leon Spanks still alive
@@geemoney4242 Yes I know Leon Spinks is still alive but I was only referring to the GREAT heavyweights of the Ali era. Spinks was far from being a GREAT anything. He was only MEDIOCRE at best.
@@darrickmccabe4203 well Spinks was the only fighter to beat Muhammad Ali when Ali was Champ. So I guess greatness loss to mediocre that day.
“Ain’t no stopin’ us now” was Larry’s theme song as he entered the ring. Ironically, how fitting of a song it was as he overcame many obstacles in life to be the great man that he is.
A true champion and a true man
Amen Jean-Roger.
Should not have said that about the Rock..
One if the best left jabs ever
+++
Indeed! 1love
Nothing but respect for Larry Holmes!
There were things about Holmes that I didn't admire, but the one thing that I did admire about him was how he -- unlike most world heavyweight champs -- chose to be monogamist and didn't marry a "trophy wife." Most world heavyweight champs, most notably Ali, had a slew of extra-martial affairs and married golddiggers. As a result, they forked out millions on child support payments and alimony. But Holmes was smart and married a decent woman who he remained faithful to. This has a lot to with why he is STILL wealthy today at the age of 70, while most other world heavyweight champs wind up broke.
yeah i appreciate that it shows a strength of character that he has that can never be understated both in and out of the ring
That's one strong character of Holmes
@legend of Awww Sheet ! maybe Trevor was bullshittin and maybe that's why Holmes kicked his ass on that parking lot
@legend of Awww Sheet ! Who takes any stock in what Trevor Berbeck ever said? He was obviously a deranged individual.
@legend of Awww Sheet ! Not biased. I just don't take any stock in anything that comes out of the mouth of a delusional person, and Berbick was that indeed.
One of the best left jab in boxing history ever!!!!!!!
Larry was one of those rare champions you may be lucky to see once in your lifetime.
I never understood why this wonderful man was underrated? He is a living legend and a fantastic genuine human being.
His record speaks for itself.
That's because the overrated Mike Tyson came along
Larry Holmes had the best jab ever. My favorite heavyweight of all time. With the advanced training and nutrition we have today, he would have walked through everyone. Appears to be a genuine nice guy.
Also, Holmes had a deep insight as to why certain boxers are not treated right while others are worshipped: If you're not in the "inner circle", kind of like a frat brother, you'll be kept on the outside. Now, more than ever, we see it online because it's no longer a secret across many industries.
I agree with the jab but the “ advanced training “ is a gimmick and no better or in many cases worse than the so called old days. Many fighters are starting to realize that.
Jack hammer jab. Holmes was tough. the Easton Assassin lost to Tyson but don't think he was all that old, he faught holyfield 6 months later and took evender the distance
@@EmperorNerox Larry did have a jackhammer jab and early on when gloves has detached thumbs his jab and thumb to the eye were deadly.
@@EmperorNerox Holmes was 21-4 after his 2nd loss to Spinks, for a 69-6 record.Spinks quit boxing after one loss; 2-1 as a heavyweight. Spinks’ 5mil net worth’s not bad. Larry’s is 18mil. Who’s the lifetime winner?
Larry was robbed that holyfield fight
Most underappreciated heavyweight of all time came at the wrong time after Ali and before Tyson, What a Jab and a Top 7 heavyweight of all time, the fact this only has 12 thousand views proves it,
Unfortunately he came after a great champion so he never got recognition he deserved ! 😕
@@shaungreen4756 And he came before a sensational champion. No credit during his reign and only a little bit more after his reign...but not much more
Yes, i am revisiting some of his fights now. Unbeatable in his day.
@@kevin8poison142, Something that I find really fun to do in all the weightclasses, but heavyweight in particular is to watch every lineal championship fight in order. Of all the lineages, Floyd Patterson to Lennox Lewis was by far the most exciting and entertaining. So many great fights, and many of the greatest fighters to ever fight were apart of it.
@@The_Ex_Boxing_Nerd Sounds good.Have watched many old tapes of fighters and read some books, but not chronologicaly. Tah 4suggestion. Trained hard in old days too, lots of running etc, weights i dont think so much.
One of the greats! I met him once at his restaurant in Easton, P,.A. He was such a gentleman and took the time to chat with my party for a few minutes. A very classy guy.
Larry "The Easton Assassin" Holmes what a great Legendary Champion. 1love
This man is a G. Straight up. Just enough humility to get by... Been in the thick of it. Respect. Badass. Authentic interview. Legit
I've always liked Larry holms but this interview gave him a million cool points in my book. My dad got me into him as a kid and I always felt he was underrated. What a class act. How can you not love the guy?
A seven years champion still humble, polite and a true human. God bless you and your family.
"Hard work aint easy but it's fair." ... Larry Holmes
Larry Holmes the most underrated boxing of our era (80's) - probably the best left jab of all time and a strong chin, all around great boxer.
Wow for being a fighter all his life, Holmes is one of the nicest guys I have seen! One hell of a fighter I remember them all....
Probably most humble, smart, though and underrated boxer ever. Never had him on the radar. Thx for this video.
Larry was 48-0 at one point.
Let that sink in.
God bless Larry Holmes. I love listening to him when he talks. So underrated as a fighter and as a champion. Thank you vlad for doing this interview!
I just wish he could have tied Marciano's undefeated record. He came up 1 win short.
@Luice Feifer can you imagine being announced as a second rate boxer after Cooney in their title fight
1. Ali
2. Louis
3. Holmes
4. Every one else...
@@narigon3942 preach!
Makes me angry how Larry is looked over, he beat spinks
One of my favorite fighters. He’s way underrated.
yeah he ruled the heavyweight class for a LONG time..incredible jab for a heavyweight and a smart fighter
He’s not underrated.
@@dezertfox3130, by a lot of people, he is.
@@dezertfox3130 I think he is
John Blossom yeah by Tyson and Ali fanatics that just sensationalize boxing. Actual boxing fans who’ve actually been watching the sport for a while know that this man is top ten.
My hero when i was younger he made me feel that i could do anything
U have
@Real World Warrior lowen or why its ok for you to know a fight is over and your opponent is slower, but you still....give him the business!...we are lost in the sauce.
Facts he was great 22 title defense's true champion
Larry is a class act. Always has been. A true underappreciated champ.
Years ago when Mike Tyson was starting to make a name for himself I told my dad that if he can beat Larry Holmes I might believe the hype. Watching this video and then a highlight reel of Larry Holmes' greatest knockouts now I remember why I considered Larry "The Man" !! What a tactician !
In their prime...
Holmes>Tyson
You just be the great prognosticator
@@isaach5489 I don’t think so lol
@@bigst05 he's not wrong, Tyson didn't know how to deal with people like Larry and Ali at all.
Larry was 40 yrs old when Tyson beat him that’s not a good fight at all. Larry was wasaaaay past his prime then
This interview was far more EPIC than the routine videos about Hip Hop beefs.
To me he possessed the greatest jab in all of boxing
I love seeing these legendary fighters interviews. They give me so much joy, expecially to see they made it threw ok, he has all his faculties, he looks healthy. Its amazing and all inspiring.
One of the best champions ever!! He was the HW champion when I was a kid and I idolized him. God Bless you Larry Holmes!!
He is an example of a true American champion
Larry Holmes is a living legend. my all-time favorite heavyweight. thanks for this wonderful interview.
Nothing but admiration for this man on every level.
This is the longest interview I ever watched on RUclips...I love the boxing history 🥊 stories 💯 salute to the 🐐
Mr. Larry Holmes is totally, totally Cool. God bless Mr. Larry Holmes and all of his family and Loved Ones.
Then and now a man to love and admire. A true gentleman in every sense of the word! God bless him and his!!!
Vlad is the biggest fan of everyone who sits down with him.
I never know he had a fall out with Lord Jamar. Check out lord Jamar Yadameen podcast with him , Red pill and blue pill.
@@str8alphamale oh yes. He allegedly made some disparaging remarks towards Minister Louis Farakan.
@@100footsie Thanks for giving me that insight. Vlad be trying to incriminate people. Vlad is a culture vulture. Check out what red and blue pill said about him on Lord Jamar Yadameen podcast. What they said , I've been saying for the longest about Vlad
@@str8alphamale Most definitely.
Never ducked no one..
Good to hear that Larry is still mentally quick. A lot of guys from that era are punch drunk but good on Larry for still being sharp. The guy has some good stories.
Yea and ppl talk about Floyd's hit and not get hit style
He didn't take the punishment others had to
well hes not that sharp..I mean hes 5 years younger than Trump
No one was ever able to HIT Larry!! He wouldn't STAND still!!
@@Popinjay87 trump is sharp as a nail....Holmes slow idk what interview people are watching lol
One of the true greats, overlooked by being in the shadow of Ali.
What an amazing boxer and even better person , Love you Larry Holmes !
I like Larry Holmes interviews because he gives details.
I wish all men could be like Larry Holmes ,myself included .I would love to meet him ,have a few brews ,,for I could listen to him for hours .That was a fun interview ! Thanks
The 15th round of the 1978 heavyweight championship fight between Larry Holmes and Ken Norton was the greatest 15th round and the greatest final round in boxing history.
Tyson and evander disagrees
Happy to see a great champion with such a clear mind and a kind soul. He was the man before we were even born. He is looking in great shape too
Yes
Which video were you guys watching? Holmes' mind is clear and he seems kind, but he looks old, talks slowly and has a belly. I am nine years younger than him, but in much better shape. Larry would still knock me out though ...
I never was a Larry Holmes fan, but he was one of the best. He was the Heavyweight Champ for most of my teenage years and a great fighter who fought the best guys in his Era and won.
Larry one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. Gave us great fights! HOF all respect to Larry. Best wishes and good health to the champ!!
A great interview, love Larry Holmes, he was underrated and unappreciated!!!👍
This hands down is one of the best interviews with one of the best. Like a fool I really thought I’d heard the worst. The Presidents phone though, that shit had me shaking my head and don’t know if it will ever stop.
Larry was a great Hvywt champs- a beautiful jab, etc.,
A shame he was so long under-rated and under recognized.
Polite and a gentleman- a true champion and role model.
I don't know if Larry will ever read this but I just want to thank him for the friendship he gave to Copey and the things he did for him when he was still alive. One thing about Larry is even if he didn't know you, he would take time out to talk to you. People on Wilkes Barre St. on Southside Easton used to watch Larry carrying his gym bag to go work out all the time, while other Southside kids were doing nothing but getting in trouble. Larry was goal oriented even as a kid. He is a wonderful man and did much for the town of Easton, PA, unlike many others that become famous and forget to give back to their town what it has given to them. I know I surely appreciated it as well as Copey, Fulmer, and other friends of Larry. Thank you Larry from the bottom of my heart. I still have pics of you, Copey, and Fulmer in my photo album. I treasure them and will pass them on to Copey's son to keep your name and memories alive long after you leave this Earth.
Larry Holmes was always a class act. A great boxer who is amongst the best heavyweights of all time. Long may he run.
He was mikes and evanders punching bag bro
@@Ehrle6969 What a silly comment. Holmes was 38 when he fought Tyson and 42 when he fought Holyfield, both of whom were in their prime. Holmes fought and defeated every heavyweight of his era and did so with great skill and class.
@@roblabelle7874 Prime mike solos any version of Holmes with the greatest of ease. Even spinks soloed holmes twice lmao and tyson destroyed spinks in few secs.
@@Ehrle6969 I don't dispute that Tyson in his prime would likely have defeated Holmes in his prime. But it would have been a great fight. Most observers, including myself, believe Holmes won the second Spinks fight by a mile. Spinks' loss to Tyson was inevitable. He was terrified, past his prime and not a natural heavyweight. Tyson got his ass kicked later in his career too, that doesn't detract from his earlier accomplishments. Nor should it for Holmes.
I have a new respect for Larry. Class act n very humble. God bless you sir
Larry Holmes,was the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time,it amazes me when people says anything else,the greatest jam ever...
Ahh no...but top 10 Alltime HW champ
Lennnoooox Leeeeeeeewisss!!
No. That would be James Buster Douglass.
@@jrsmith1998 LMAO!...SARCASM AT IT'S BEST!
ludicrous
Larry Holmes is a good man. Great champion. Thanks for this interview. God bless Larry
One of the most underrated greats in heavyweight history (in my book). Whether it was the Marciano comments, his controversial losses to M. Spinks, his win over Ali ( still my all-time favorite fighter), or his loss to Tyson, Larry Holmes fought so many quality fighters (many unknown at the time) who went on to become champions themselves at one point or another. If you're looking to see great heavyweight action fights, check Holmes's battles with Shavers(1st fight) , Weaver (1st fight), Norton & so many others......after Ali, my top favorite heavyweights were Larry Holmes, Ernie Shavers, George Foreman, Jimmy Young & Mike Tyson. I've been a boxing fan since 1964. Thanks for this interview. God Bless you Larry Holmes - you too wear The People's Champion Crown - especially for us old-school fight fans !
Always did like this man. So underrated and under appreciated as a champion
Truly an intriguing man is Larry. Fabulous interview, thanks.
How can you not love this guy. Truly one of the greats.
I think Ali vs Holmes would be a flip of a coin.Their boxing skills and granite chins were identical,as well as guts and heart!
I can also say Holmes vs Ali!
@@stevenwerezak4532 Prime Ali vs Prime Homles would be 100% a coin flip just like Ali vs Liston if the fight wasn't fixed by the mafia.
He gloated on Berbicks death , how can u say he is a great man, he is evil
How dare he celebrate the death of a man , how dare he
No other sports history is more interesting than boxing. All great fighters need a biopic.
Boxing has a great history. Subject on itsself.
Agreed‼️
Absolutely
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Larry is one of the greats. My father and brother and I would watch all his fights he was awesome
One thing I most appreciate about heavyweight champion Larry Holmes is a real individual and God bless him.
This deserves more views.
Larry seems to have a great deal of respect for his wife which is so refreshing
I have not seen Holmes interviewed in a couple of years, he has aged a great deal in that time
yeah very unfortunate id love to see him as hes a living legend in the world that has so few of them anymore
He has aged I saw him on bbc or sky sports he was much more lively. He’s entering an elderly state now unfortunately
I was thinking the same, gome back a long way since then
I have always loved Larry Holmes..his theme song..Aint no stopping us
A good man for sure. He deserves the legacy he built. His phone needs to ring so he can continue to talk about boxing and how great he was. To remind us what boxing did for him, and what he did for boxing. His love of Ali was for the man himself. What a great interview of a great man. Someone should make him a damn plaque for the hall of fame..jeeze
Incredible interview! A lot of things I didn’t know and I know boxing! Masterful way to structure the nterview chronologically from his beginnings. Great questions. Glad that was a fair and balanced interview
An incredible interview if you wanted to get Larry Holmes opinion on Ali or 2Pac but not really about Larry, his career as a boxer ,very poorly done by VLADIMIR, not surprised.
Holmes is my favorite heavyweight fighter of all time.
Imagine
Ever heard of Rocky Marciano?.
@@markstanley4141 Rocky Marciano was beating bums and past their prime fighters so overrated
Nice to have bitter champion with such a ego that he can't even admit that his idol was sick when he fought him
@@itubecollection1623 right... I’m definitely with u...
One of the most skilled and toughest fighters ever. He went through it. They kept trying to get rid of him, by matching him up with the biggest and baddest, but he refused to go away. He was all arms and quick feet. And a murderous jab. The best jab in the business during his era. His foot speed and jab was a beautiful sight to see. And could take a punch. He could take the punchs of the hardest hitters of the time. His quick recovery from being hurt and getting shook was UNBELIEVABLE. He was not a big heavyweight, but tall and rangy. But, could Stand and punch with the best when he had to. People thought that he wasn't going to last long. So people didn't pay enough attention or give him credit or his due or respect. But, he earned everybody's respect. He proved that he was the BEST. He proved that he had what it takes. He proved that he belonged on the top. And he stayed there for a long time. He was the best in his era. And he was one of the best ever in the history of Boxing. He was Larry "The Easton Assassin" Holmes. Much Respect.
I love watching Larry Holmes's fights. He was a beautiful boxer. If any young man or woman wants to learn how to box, they should watch him.
I trained in Aaron Pryor's camp as a teenager and I was a big kid , planning on eventually fighting at heavyweight. When Pryor showed us film he showed Holmes as the example of what a heavyweight should do in the ring. He considered Holmes the best at heavyweight and he told us so. Pryor knew boxing as well as anyone in the world and we believed what he said
An all-time great and severely underrated . He also seems like a very sweet and sensitive man just trying to make a living in a tough sport. He’s been in a few wars and it’ll take a toll on anyone. Definitely aged from the other videos I’ve seen. I wish you all the best and happiness Larry.
Agree, much like George Foreman.
I hold MEN from this generation in high reverence! Proud to raised in Easton!
Larry s Mr Easton
Larry has my respect and he earned it.
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This is my favorite Vlad interview without a doubt. I didnt know Larry Holmes was a cool dude. What a blessed man. without a doubt one of the greatest.
I'm an enormous fan of Mr. Holmes! What a great champion, a great athlete and most important, a great man. I very much admire him, so good to see him ❤️
Very humble, respectful and accomplished man. Given all he's done, he is still very greatful, honest and forgiving. Great man.
Yo it’s crazy that they’re still black balling him from announcing this guy is really a wealth of information and a icon in the sport!
They aren’t blackballing him. He can barely speak. He has a 7th grade education and made it far with that. To put him on TV in a speaking role is preposterous 🤣
@@jasonphillips8032 That statement speaks volumes to your character! The man invested his money better then a bus load of collage grads and he know the game on a level far beyond that of a casual ass fan that allows him to communicate insights and behaviors of fighters and the game over all far better then you could in 15 languages! I’ll bet money on that! The man has Character and intellect and can get his point across of course that take observation and basic listening skills beyond what you obviously possess!
I love Larry Holmes! A great champion. Great comments about Muhammed Ali being a man for all people, regardless of color - and as a child of the 70's I know this was true. Sit back and enjoy your life, Larry...only a handful of men can walk around after retirement and have everyone say, "There goes Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes!"
Who are the other guys in the hand full that are walking around being called Larry holmes?
@@SammyJoeLouis Haha! You know what I meant! There goes the Heavyweight Champion of the world! You must be an English teacher...
What a class act. Very proud of Larry and happy for him and his family. 🥊
This interview is Gold 👍Larry fought all the greats from Ali, to Tyson and was one of the greatest ever heavyweights, with the fastest Jab in the business
I cried hearing this beautiful old man say his mom took food out of her mouth to feed him and his 11 siblings. God bless you. The most beautiful jab of all time.
Come on Vlad 22 amateur fights is not a lot at all. Lomanchenko had 397! Most Olympians have over a hundred. It’s actually impressive he only had 22.
Lomo spent some of his pro career in the Amateurs - Which is why he is starting to slow down a little.. He's been around awhile. He has 2 - 3 Good Fights left
@@windell0121 maybe 2 at the highest level . He don’t got the juice anymore
rsh2986 well said, amateur boxers get 22 fights in a year from tournaments. Look at any elite fighter, Roy Jones, Mayweather, De La Hoya etc, that’s a good amateur background, not 22
he ha d acold ass jab
Judah had 100s of amateur fights
We love you Holmes
the great larry he made the boxing game exciting again
larry holmes is one of the greatest fighters to ever exist.
Larry lying. He did try to hurt Ali
Tyson oneshoted dat kek
Never really heard him speak in-depth. I always liked him. Good dude
We need him on the podcast with Mike Tyson Hot Boxing Legends recognize Legend's in boxing
One of the greatest boxers, ever. Very underrated. I appreciate you, Larry.
DAMN!!!
What a precious interview. Thank you for sharing.
A Champion among Champions and an Overall Gentleman. May he ALWAYS be remembered for his place with the Greatest in Boxing History. He deserves respect!!!!
Always lived This Man,His Intellence,And His Fighting Style 🥊, Hat's Off To The Easton Assassin,,Mr Larry Holmes 🤜🏽🤛🏾
Man what a life story.coming from a life with nothing to the heavyweight champion of the world.alis sparing partner defending his belt 19 times.he was around at the time of the great gladiators at 63 I remember them all and I'm sure many others do to not to mention any names.if you were around in that era you know.larry had much respect for Ali coming to his hometown to pick him as a sparing partner.i really loved this lifestory and I have much respect for larry.its not too many of them around left.God Bless.
FACTS!!!
He defended his WBC belt 20 times, with 20 wins, only Joe Lois has more title defenses and wins in the heavyweight division
look it up.
I know how good you were I’ll never forget!
Watching Holmes vs Ali in there prime would have been a sight to see .
Larry, I love you champ! You were my Father's favorite fighter and mine as well! I lost my father in late March to Covid and I felt him close to me as i watched this interview. God bless you. Stay safe Champ!
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Shout out to that Vlad. He is a hell of an interviewer especially when it comes to people who don't really want to speak or have trouble with doing the interview. Vlad is like the point guard of interviewers. He definitely does his homework.