What I come to appreciate and respect most to Larry Holmes is his intelligence, and will. He was willing to do anything to succeed and come out on top. And boxing was the only thing available to Holmes to generate income to survive and help his family. He was willing to do anything to get there
Larry Holmes sure did one thing better than most heavyweight champions. He did a proper courtship of his wife, and he's still married to her. That's a great champion!
Larry Holmes, what a class act! Definitely underated at the time but glad to see him getting the recognition he deserves now. Both Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua rate him amongst their top 5 heavyweights of all time. Seemed like everyone doubted him but he carried on regardless and never complained. They don't make them like this anymore.
Very racist in several of his interviews especially after the first Michael Spinks fight when he denigrated Rocky Marciano and his family. Loved it when Tyson beat the living hell out of him.
Heavyweight champ almost 8 years 47 wins in a row until he lost a controversial decision. Most definitely deserves respect as one of the greatest heavyweight champs of all time...
Trevor was legit scared of Larry Holmes. He had lost every one of the 15 rounds in their fight, and the street fight with Larry charging him turned on the sweet painful memories of their previous encounter.
Never been a fan of Holmes but no denying that he is AT WORST a top 10 heavyweight.... Arguably top 5... He was a BAAAAADDDD man. AND after watching this video I have changed my mind.. He seems like a good guy.
Definitely one of the greatest ever, based on how incredibly close he was to breaking Rocky Marciano's record, how many times he defended his title, being Heavyweight Champion of the world for 7 years, and the age gap between Larry and his opponents in his 21 times of successfully defending his title. The argument can be made that Larry Holmes may have actually been the greatest of all time !
Larry doninated when the heavyweight division was in a decline in alignment with pro boxing's popularity after the Ali era past which includes Ali's last years in clear decline. Larry had a great record & did dominate the division's top fighters in those years so he should be recognized historically as an exceptionally great heavyweight. Who holds impressive records no more so the the most title defenses & longest divisional reign. But it also must be recognized that he fought several great fighters well beyond their prime & dominated in a period of weaker high end talent boxers. That's not saying he never fought any quality fighters & he did have a great jab, but grestest he wasn't. Rocky beat 5 hall of famers after starting fighting just 2 years before becoming champ. Young Larry sparred with the great Ali for some time early in his career so he was well versed & a smart boxer, but no where near the greatest ever conversation!
"Yo! What's up Holmes?" When you called someone, "Holmes," back in the day, it was a compliment, and a sign of respect. Larry made a good name for himself. He deserves to be respected and remembered as one of the GREAT ones.
@@gopherstate777 Well, I can remember being a young teenager in the streets of NY, and people using that expression at a time when Larry was on the RISE. Who knows? Things change over time. Many things lose the original meaning and purpose. That's maybe what happened in this case.
Les Martin Jr. I have been watching Boxing for most of my fifty five years on this earth,and Larry Holmes is Definitely in the top Five Heavy Weight Pro Boxers of All Time,And in 1985 they Robbed him of Breaking Rocky's 49 and 0.Much Respect for Brother Larry Holmes..
I have never paid money for any fight in my life, but I will pay money to see George and Larry fight even if they are 100 years old... I got $35 right now I can send cash app
Great fighter. One of the greatest of all time. He would of beaten Foreman. Shame we never saw it. Coming across a Real down to earth bloke, amazing skills, speed, jab, boxing iq determination and heart. I hope i can meet him one day
Not only a great fighter but a fine person and a gentleman.. impeccable private life and won hearts and minds for easing off on the shell of Muhammad Ali...huge respect for him.
Some people just don't realize that . Larry Holmes is the greatest fighters of all time too!! He can beat today's era heavyweight easily..yes.!. nowdays we don't have someone like him anymore!! In those time life is really hard to survive..it bent & mould u to become a great fighter.. Not like today's era.....most of fighters are in good life Thas why there is no qualities in boxing today. And no great fighters nowdays!!
Sticks and stones will break my bones but names will never hurt me. Live the rest of your life like the champ you always were . Larry Holmes Champion Heavy wait of the World 👍
Man, I met Larry in a bathroom at Cesar's in AC and he was the coolest dude ever. I didn't realize who he was until the paparazzi showed up when we walked out together. He was just another guy taking a leak and having a fun time.
@@stayingalivewithsaad5351 Absolutely. I liked Holmes. He always conducted himself in the way that a champion should. Except when he made that remark about Marciano but he was always very respectful to his opponents.
For me the second to none, even Ali.. I was and I am I true admirer od this outstanding sportsman. May he live long and prosper. He was the best technical heavyweight of all times. Thanks for your fights and lessons in life, you gave to the world, Larry! We love you man, you are unforgotten!!!
I know there are people who still hold his beating of Ali against him. I know there were plenty of white fans that didn't want Larry to break Marciano's record. It's time to put some respect on this man's name once and for all as one of greatest fighters to ever lace em up. Time to give credit where credit's due, it's time to bring the Easton Assassin home once and for all.
People were so blinded by the Ali persona that, even when he got beat people who loved him still said, Ali didn't lose! We saw him losing and, didn't want to believe it! It truly was a hell of a time in boxing and...now, we've come to a time where we just can't wait until alllll of these guys who "think" they are as great as ALI was...lose!🤣🤣🤣🤣
You started out good but then you drifted back into the "Ali myth". Ali was good but he had a lot of help from judges, referees, and the press. Larry Holmes had none of that help. He won the old fashioned way - by actually beating his opponents. You can go down the list of Ali fights where he got the decision, but in your heart you knew he lost. When Larry won - you knew Larry won. No question. He wasn't awarded any bad decisions. In my opinion, Larry Holmes was a better boxer and a better Champ than Ali. Much better.
@@9019dd I said: people were blinded by the Ali persona...I didn't drift off into nothin! I told it...like it was! I mean it when I say, now we cant wait for all these fighters who "think" they're great....lose!
@@9019dd And Holmes was not better than Ali! He was just younger and, had not been stripped of his rights for 3 years! Ali would have killed everybody he "ever fought" if...he had not been stripped of his title and denied his right to make a living!
People just fail to realize that, the powers that be, saw the potential that ALI had to break Rocky Marciano's record! And those same powers that be, saw to it that, Mr. Holmes Wouldn't do it neither! Remember when he said: Rocky Marciano couldn't carry my jock strap? Whether he could or, not...He could have kept that thought to himself! He didn't have to say that! The man was 48-0 and, they (The powers that be) literally disrespected him...IN HIS FACE! Mike Tyson...when he began to self destruct and lost his focus...they sent his ass to JAIL and, they knocked him down too! So we may ask ourselves: What is this really about? Me and you, arguing over who was actually better than who among the BLACK MAN, while overlooking the fact that the WHITE MAN is always sayin, aint NONE of you, all of you...put together...is better than our WHITE ITALIAN STALLION!!😳😳
I really feel sorry for Larry Holmes, I grew up believing everything from the media and actually hating Holmes. How sad that this is what they do to young minds. Larry Holmes is top 3 of all time boxers.
Larry was his own worst enemy. He cherry picked many of his fights and never attempted to unify all the belts. The fact that he never fought Greg Page, Michael Dokes, or Gerry Coetzee will forever be a blemish on his legacy. He had three very controversial decision wins against Ken Norton, Tim Witherspoon, and Carl Williams. He never had rematches with any of them. A few of his fights ended in controversial stoppages, namely the one against Renaldo Snipes. He had two fights against guys that never should have gotten title shots in Tex Cobb and Marvis Fraizer. It wasn't just the Ali fight and the Rocky Marciano comment that deprived him of the credit and recognition that he craved. Having said all this, I do think he should've gotten more respect in his time than what he got. But I fully understand why he didn't get it for so long.
Larry came into boxing and was in his prime in such a weird time. The early to mid 80s was the beginning of boxing attitude era and he just wasnt willing to play ball. They tried so hard to make him into a villain but he was never that. Larry wanted to be like Joe louis with but that wasn't selling at the time
Idk. Young larry against say tyson true prime which was against berbick. Idk. Definitely would have been a better fight than what they had. Tysons head movement spooked old man larry
For real in that 4th round we saw a bit of Prime Larry dancing flicking his famous Jab Mike had nothing no answer for Larry signature style but then Larry gasses out because he was old and mike caught him... Young Larry could have done that all night long... and Mike would have no answer...
@@Hito856 King and the rest of them. What people may not realize is that every single fight was controlled and governed by the Mob who also controlled ALL the betting establishments!!!
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I'm pretty sure a prime Holmes could beat any heavyweight that ever lived except a prime Ali. Ali's Superior movement and reflexes would give him the win IMO. But Ali would have to Let his hands go and no playing around because Holmes would be all business. I see Ali winning by unanimous decision in a 15-round fight 10 rounds to 5 and maybe 9-6
Well he sure as hell didn’t actually beat Carl Williams, and his fight with renaldo snipes definitely stopped too early after he himself had been given longer to recover earlier.
I hated Larry Holmes for decades because of how he beat Muhammad Ali. Ali was one of my heroes, and I was really angry that Holmes beat him that way. But then I started watching his fights on RUclips, and I started to get an appreciation for his skills. The more I watched, the more I came not only to respect Larry Holmes, but to like him. He wasn't the bad guy I always thought he was after the Ali fight. Now he's one of my all time favorite fighters, and he is arguably the second greatest Heavyweight Champion of all time. I honestly believe he could have taken Foreman and Frazier. And Sonny Liston would have never been able to handle his speed or his jab. Over the last 15 years or so Holmes has finally been getting his due. That jab may have been the best ever, too!
yeah, a lot of people know about the Ali fight and villainize Holmes over it. Ali shouldn't have been in the ring, but we can't blame Holmes for that. He even cried after the fight. Nobody ever gives Marciano shit for beating a mummified version of Joe Louis.
I have Larry, Ali and Joe Louis as my top 3 GOAT Heavyweights. They swap positions on my pedestal every day of the week. After that I like Lennox Lewis & Jack Johnson. That's my top 5.
Schmeling smeared Louis first. Marciano would've easily beat down Holmes due to pure POWER/STAMINA/GUTS. Shit, even Tyson Fury would've smoked Larry Mondello err Holmes. zzzz next?!?
@@atheistleopard618 Tyson Fury rates Larry Holmes as one of the top 5 heavyweights of all time. He studied Holmes and wanted to have a kab as good as him.
How about Larry sticking with his wife after all this time? She stood by him when he had nothing and always supported him and his dream to make it big In boxing. Pretty cool
Holmes is truly one of the greats, but his biggest issue is that he was a victim of the times. Unfortunately, he came along during the decline of the heavyweight division. It would be great to see everyone face off in their prime, but that just not how things work.
Holmes was the Rodney Dangerfield of boxing. " I don't get no respect" is all that he could say back then. He got respect for his boxing but he had a shitty personality and then let a light heavy weight take his title. He was no Ali or Marciano or Joe Louis. Still he was good in his particular era.
3:09 - 3:18 Jody Ballard's professional debut was in 1974 so there's *no way* he would have sparred with Ali or Frazier in their respective primes. I've always like Holmes and he might have been as good as a prime Frazier but he certainly wasn't as good as a prime Ali.
Alright drop out of public school at 13, I would grade school and Middle School in New York public schools. I was supposed to attend public school in Detroit Michigan I refused going to public school in the inner cities of America it's like going to jail for 8 hours a day. Larry had a learning disability like me so public school was a waste of time I got a little job like Larry.
Why didn't he try unifying all the heavyweight belts? Becoming the unified undisputed champion would have gone a long way towards getting him the credit and recognition that he craved.
What I come to appreciate and respect most to Larry Holmes is his intelligence, and will. He was willing to do anything to succeed and come out on top. And boxing was the only thing available to Holmes to generate income to survive and help his family. He was willing to do anything to get there
The BEST jab ever because not only was it sharp and stiff but he used it CONSTANTLY and CONSISTENTLY during fights.
Larry Holmes sure did one thing better than most heavyweight champions. He did a proper courtship of his wife, and he's still married to her. That's a great champion!
World Champion for 7 years 21 tittle defenses says it all ...One of the greatest of all time !!!
Underrated, underappreciated, but forever a legend
His career reminds me of Marvin Haggler’s, in that, the lack of respect drove him to be better.
Stg💯
Absolutely one of the best Champions ever.
Best left jab ever
love watching him
Larry Holmes, an amazing Champion....My Respect Sir....
Larry Holmes, what a class act! Definitely underated at the time but glad to see him getting the recognition he deserves now. Both Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua rate him amongst their top 5 heavyweights of all time. Seemed like everyone doubted him but he carried on regardless and never complained. They don't make them like this anymore.
“ class act / never complained “ are you kidding ?
Very racist in several of his interviews especially after the first Michael Spinks fight when he denigrated Rocky Marciano and his family. Loved it when Tyson beat the living hell out of him.
In 100 year to come people will forget most of fighters but they will remember what a fighter was Larry Holmes to the greatest fighters of all time...
One of the most under appreciated heavyweight champions. He fought everyone. Well Foreman still awaits.
Heavyweight champ almost 8 years 47 wins in a row until he lost a controversial decision. Most definitely deserves respect as one of the greatest heavyweight champs of all time...
One of the greatest heavyweight champions to every live 🏆
Larry is definitely a well deserved HOF champion.
The street fight missle drop kick at Trevor Berbick made him immortal.
He jumped off the top turnbuckle.
That’s correct! He became a legend!
Trevor was legit scared of Larry Holmes. He had lost every one of the 15 rounds in their fight, and the street fight with Larry charging him turned on the sweet painful memories of their previous encounter.
Best jab in boxing history. Underrated. One of the most technically sound boxers of all time.
Probably the most underrated boxer.
Definitely not !
@@serenityinside1 he was underrated, meaning he was one of the greatest fighters never to get respect or credit, I think you took that the wrong way.
@@serenityinside1 àâasasssssaas
One of the best jabs ever
💯🥊
Larry Holmes ....... one of the greatest of all time .
Les Martin Jr.
Not only was Holmes one of the best Boxers of all Time,He was a great Person.I wish I could meet the Brother..
One of the true greats....
His win over Carl Williams was a supreme display of determination
This is the best documentary in boxing
Never been a fan of Holmes but no denying that he is AT WORST a top 10 heavyweight.... Arguably top 5... He was a BAAAAADDDD man. AND after watching this video I have changed my mind.. He seems like a good guy.
One of the GREATEST
Definitely one of the greatest ever, based on how incredibly close he was to breaking Rocky Marciano's record, how many times he defended his title, being Heavyweight Champion of the world for 7 years, and the age gap between Larry and his opponents in his 21 times of successfully defending his title. The argument can be made that Larry Holmes may have actually been the greatest of all time !
Surviving against Shavers in the ring is like surviving a car accident and he did it twice! Larry is a true legend.
Peter Stelling That case can be made.🥊
You guys are utterly ridiculous...and know nothing about boxing....embarrassing
@@ratcliffepipeman1561 God that was dumb...
Larry doninated when the heavyweight division was in a decline in alignment with pro boxing's popularity after the Ali era past which includes Ali's last years in clear decline. Larry had a great record & did dominate the division's top fighters in those years so he should be recognized historically as an exceptionally great heavyweight. Who holds impressive records no more so the the most title defenses & longest divisional reign. But it also must be recognized that he fought several great fighters well beyond their prime & dominated in a period of weaker high end talent boxers. That's not saying he never fought any quality fighters & he did have a great jab, but grestest he wasn't. Rocky beat 5 hall of famers after starting fighting just 2 years before becoming champ. Young Larry sparred with the great Ali for some time early in his career so he was well versed & a smart boxer, but no where near the greatest ever conversation!
One of the GREATEST who ever done it LARRY HOLMES ,THANK YOU
Larry Holmes was a great fighter and one of the all-time best heavyweights. Best jab ever and the heart of a lion.
One of the greatest heavyweights💯
"Yo! What's up Holmes?"
When you called someone, "Holmes," back in the day, it was a compliment, and a sign of respect. Larry made a good name for himself. He deserves to be respected and remembered as one of the GREAT ones.
I always thought that was short for "Home Team". A call-out we gave to people in the Army that were from your home state?
@@gopherstate777 Well, I can remember being a young teenager in the streets of NY, and people using that expression at a time when Larry was on the RISE.
Who knows? Things change over time. Many things lose the original meaning and purpose. That's maybe what happened in this case.
I love Larry Holmes champion from more than 7 years but he was also a very good villain
Most underrated boxer all time. Never got the credit he deserved. 44 knockouts title reign from 78 to 83 long time for heavyweight.
GREAT CHAMPION !!!!! Comes Across as a GREAT BLOKE TOO !!!!!!!! RESPECT to YOU CHAMP !!!!!
U one of my faves CHAMP
I was impressed that he maintained a business as a HS kid.
Larry Holmes and mavin hagler my favorite boxers
Kings of the 80's.
Mr Larry Holmes i never was your fan.But always respect you and believe that you have the best jab ever and a great heart! Greetings from 🇵🇷
What a great watch. True legend
Holmes learned from the best (Ali). Fight everybody!
I remember Larry, he was great! I was a Frazier fan and not an Ali fan. When Larry took over, you got the best. Boxing skill and no nonsense
Larry is in my Top 3 Heavyweights of all time.
Holmes beating Cooney amid all the racist attacks and disrespectful nature of the event is the best highlight in his career
Guy was a warrior. A tough tough opponent. Lots of heart.
Yeah he was man..... Holmes was not a joke. One of the greatest ever.
Great video.. thanks alot..RIP mom and dad..
Les Martin Jr.
I have been watching Boxing for most of my fifty five years on this earth,and Larry Holmes is Definitely in the top Five Heavy Weight Pro Boxers of All Time,And in 1985 they Robbed him of Breaking Rocky's 49 and 0.Much Respect for Brother Larry Holmes..
This is the man we should take as greatest inspiration for the people..
He had work for his family..
What great man he is ??
Nobody beat him in his prime. Very few can say that.
I have never paid money for any fight in my life, but I will pay money to see George and Larry fight even if they are 100 years old... I got $35 right now I can send cash app
U tell no lies take my money
Larry has always been the GOAT in my opinion..
Muhammad Ali
@@icecolditachi3304 no
@@paoloalcantara2465 hope u saw the rumble in the jungle
One of the best 🙏🙏
One of the greatest heavyweights ever.
Great fighter. One of the greatest of all time. He would of beaten Foreman. Shame we never saw it. Coming across a Real down to earth bloke, amazing skills, speed, jab, boxing iq determination and heart. I hope i can meet him one day
Larry is a class act. A big heart. You can tell that he is a great guy all around.
Not only a great fighter but a fine person and a gentleman.. impeccable private life and won hearts and minds for easing off on the shell of Muhammad Ali...huge respect for him.
Great fighter , but NOT those qualities you mentioned! Take your blinkers off !
Some people just don't realize that .
Larry Holmes is the greatest fighters of all time too!!
He can beat today's era heavyweight easily..yes.!. nowdays we don't have someone like him anymore!!
In those time life is really hard to survive..it bent & mould u to become a great fighter..
Not like today's era.....most of fighters are in good life Thas why there is no qualities in boxing today.
And no great fighters nowdays!!
Keep this up.
Sticks and stones will break my bones but names will never hurt me. Live the rest of your life like the champ you always were . Larry Holmes Champion Heavy wait of the World 👍
Man, I met Larry in a bathroom at Cesar's in AC and he was the coolest dude ever. I didn't realize who he was until the paparazzi showed up when we walked out together.
He was just another guy taking a leak and having a fun time.
Holmes had just one problem he was betwen Ali and Tyson . It is sad because he deserve much more credit
100%.
He didn't have Ali's charisma and he didn't have Tyson's menace so he never really caught on with the public.
@@ppuh6tfrz646 Sure Larry didn't had that charisma, charming personality but he sure was a decent, class act great champion 🥊💯
@@stayingalivewithsaad5351 Absolutely. I liked Holmes.
He always conducted himself in the way that a champion should.
Except when he made that remark about Marciano but he was always very respectful to his opponents.
Holmes is Top 5 Heavyweight All Time.
More importantly he a good person.
prime holmes best ever for me and that includes ali.best jab ever speed great chin and stamina he had it all
I love you LARRY HOLMES
Top block not just for boxing but for famaly and sosioty need more people like him 💪
For me the second to none, even Ali.. I was and I am I true admirer od this outstanding sportsman. May he live long and prosper. He was the best technical heavyweight of all times. Thanks for your fights and lessons in life, you gave to the world, Larry! We love you man, you are unforgotten!!!
To this day, I would still pay to Holmes vs Foreman. Even as an exhibition.
I hope it doesn't happen.
It would be a sad thing to see.
no question , LARRY HOLMES !!!
Hey Larry. Damn bro you were always a bad dude. With out a doubt. God Bless you
I know there are people who still hold his beating of Ali against him. I know there were plenty of white fans that didn't want Larry to break Marciano's record. It's time to put some respect on this man's name once and for all as one of greatest fighters to ever lace em up. Time to give credit where credit's due, it's time to bring the Easton Assassin home once and for all.
One of the best.
Larry Holmes is a GOAT and a real one. To turn down $30 million in opposition of South African Apartheid? Wow! Amazing integrity.
Don't worry champ!! U are the greatest fighters of all time..as same cloth of Muhammad Ali....
All respect for ali Holmes Forman Frazier Tyson
Love mma ND boxing
People were so blinded by the Ali persona that, even when he got beat people who loved him still said, Ali didn't lose! We saw him losing and, didn't want to believe it! It truly was a hell of a time in boxing and...now, we've come to a time where we just can't wait until alllll of these guys who "think" they are as great as ALI was...lose!🤣🤣🤣🤣
You started out good but then you drifted back into the "Ali myth". Ali was good but he had a lot of help from judges, referees, and the press. Larry Holmes had none of that help. He won the old fashioned way - by actually beating his opponents. You can go down the list of Ali fights where he got the decision, but in your heart you knew he lost. When Larry won - you knew Larry won. No question. He wasn't awarded any bad decisions. In my opinion, Larry Holmes was a better boxer and a better Champ than Ali. Much better.
@@9019dd I said: people were blinded by the Ali persona...I didn't drift off into nothin! I told it...like it was! I mean it when I say, now we cant wait for all these fighters who "think" they're great....lose!
@@9019dd And Holmes was not better than Ali! He was just younger and, had not been stripped of his rights for 3 years! Ali would have killed everybody he "ever fought" if...he had not been stripped of his title and denied his right to make a living!
People just fail to realize that, the powers that be, saw the potential that ALI had to break Rocky Marciano's record! And those same powers that be, saw to it that, Mr. Holmes Wouldn't do it neither! Remember when he said: Rocky Marciano couldn't carry my jock strap? Whether he could or, not...He could have kept that thought to himself! He didn't have to say that! The man was 48-0 and, they (The powers that be) literally disrespected him...IN HIS FACE! Mike Tyson...when he began to self destruct and lost his focus...they sent his ass to JAIL and, they knocked him down too! So we may ask ourselves: What is this really about? Me and you, arguing over who was actually better than who among the BLACK MAN, while overlooking the fact that the WHITE MAN is always sayin, aint NONE of you, all of you...put together...is better than our WHITE ITALIAN STALLION!!😳😳
I really feel sorry for Larry Holmes, I grew up believing everything from the media and actually hating Holmes. How sad that this is what they do to young minds. Larry Holmes is top 3 of all time boxers.
Larry was his own worst enemy. He cherry picked many of his fights and never attempted to unify all the belts. The fact that he never fought Greg Page, Michael Dokes, or Gerry Coetzee will forever be a blemish on his legacy. He had three very controversial decision wins against Ken Norton, Tim Witherspoon, and Carl Williams. He never had rematches with any of them. A few of his fights ended in controversial stoppages, namely the one against Renaldo Snipes. He had two fights against guys that never should have gotten title shots in Tex Cobb and Marvis Fraizer. It wasn't just the Ali fight and the Rocky Marciano comment that deprived him of the credit and recognition that he craved. Having said all this, I do think he should've gotten more respect in his time than what he got. But I fully understand why he didn't get it for so long.
Larry came into boxing and was in his prime in such a weird time. The early to mid 80s was the beginning of boxing attitude era and he just wasnt willing to play ball. They tried so hard to make him into a villain but he was never that. Larry wanted to be like Joe louis with but that wasn't selling at the time
Larry would have taken out iron mike in his younger years!!!!
Idk. Young larry against say tyson true prime which was against berbick. Idk. Definitely would have been a better fight than what they had. Tysons head movement spooked old man larry
For real in that 4th round we saw a bit of Prime Larry dancing flicking his famous Jab Mike had nothing no answer for Larry signature style but then Larry gasses out because he was old and mike caught him... Young Larry could have done that all night long... and Mike would have no answer...
Respect
Man check out that bling on din king and on larry holmes.
The great
Holmes is a legend. One of the greatest boxers of all time.
My dad hated Larry Holmes! But after his loss to Michael Spinks my dad said 'LARRY HOLMES WAS ROBBED"
Both Holmes' fights with Spinks were fixed. Was common knowledge at the time.
Facts!!!
Don king? I’m curious.
@@Hito856 King and the rest of them. What people may not realize is that every single fight was controlled and governed by the Mob who also controlled ALL the betting establishments!!!
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Larry Holmes Jr., is a really nice looking kid.
I'm pretty sure a prime Holmes could beat any heavyweight that ever lived except a prime Ali. Ali's Superior movement and reflexes would give him the win IMO. But Ali would have to Let his hands go and no playing around because Holmes would be all business. I see Ali winning by unanimous decision in a 15-round fight 10 rounds to 5 and maybe 9-6
Agreed but ali would have to be serious amd focused with the same frame of mind and focus he had against liston in the first fight
@@chrisbennett6260 Exactly!!
Well he sure as hell didn’t actually beat Carl Williams, and his fight with renaldo snipes definitely stopped too early after he himself had been given longer to recover earlier.
The last great heavy until Tyson, awesome jab.
I hated Larry Holmes for decades because of how he beat Muhammad Ali. Ali was one of my heroes, and I was really angry that Holmes beat him that way. But then I started watching his fights on RUclips, and I started to get an appreciation for his skills. The more I watched, the more I came not only to respect Larry Holmes, but to like him. He wasn't the bad guy I always thought he was after the Ali fight. Now he's one of my all time favorite fighters, and he is arguably the second greatest Heavyweight Champion of all time. I honestly believe he could have taken Foreman and Frazier. And Sonny Liston would have never been able to handle his speed or his jab. Over the last 15 years or so Holmes has finally been getting his due. That jab may have been the best ever, too!
yeah, a lot of people know about the Ali fight and villainize Holmes over it. Ali shouldn't have been in the ring, but we can't blame Holmes for that. He even cried after the fight. Nobody ever gives Marciano shit for beating a mummified version of Joe Louis.
love them both but larry my fav more skill poll jab best jab in the game
I have Larry, Ali and Joe Louis as my top 3 GOAT Heavyweights. They swap positions on my pedestal every day of the week. After that I like Lennox Lewis & Jack Johnson. That's my top 5.
Schmeling smeared Louis first. Marciano would've easily beat down Holmes due to pure POWER/STAMINA/GUTS. Shit, even Tyson Fury would've smoked Larry Mondello err Holmes. zzzz next?!?
@@atheistleopard618 lol
@@atheistleopard618 ...you're not all there, are you? 😂
@@atheistleopard618 Tyson Fury rates Larry Holmes as one of the top 5 heavyweights of all time. He studied Holmes and wanted to have a kab as good as him.
Mine are klitzschkos, Marciano, Tyson
How about Larry sticking with his wife after all this time? She stood by him when he had nothing and always supported him and his dream to make it big In boxing. Pretty cool
Holmes is truly one of the greats, but his biggest issue is that he was a victim of the times. Unfortunately, he came along during the decline of the heavyweight division.
It would be great to see everyone face off in their prime, but that just not how things work.
Holmes was the Rodney Dangerfield of boxing. " I don't get no respect" is all that he could say back then. He got respect for his boxing but he had a shitty personality and then let a light heavy weight take his title. He was no Ali or Marciano or Joe Louis. Still he was good in his particular era.
Greatest heavyweight I ever watched fight.
3:09 - 3:18 Jody Ballard's professional debut was in 1974 so there's *no way* he would have sparred with Ali or Frazier in their respective primes.
I've always like Holmes and he might have been as good as a prime Frazier but he certainly wasn't as good as a prime Ali.
Daughter Misty is beautiful!! 6:34
I love you Big Brother Larry "THE CHAMP" Holmes.. never knew all this friend. Sorry to hear about your struggles with the controllers of Chaos.
Alright drop out of public school at 13, I would grade school and Middle School in New York public schools. I was supposed to attend public school in Detroit Michigan I refused going to public school in the inner cities of America it's like going to jail for 8 hours a day. Larry had a learning disability like me so public school was a waste of time I got a little job like Larry.
Why didn't he try unifying all the heavyweight belts? Becoming the unified undisputed champion would have gone a long way towards getting him the credit and recognition that he craved.