Return To Glory: Larry Holmes vs. Alfredo Evangelista
1978-11-10
In the first defense of his WBC Heavyweight title, Larry Holmes makes easy work of former Muhammad Ali challenger Alfredo Evangelista. Working behind his esteemed jab, Holmes surgically dissects Evangelista for six rounds before floori... Show more
Brian Nielsen Vs Larry Holmes
1997-01-24
Quest For Glory: Larry Holmes vs. Carl Williams
1985-05-20
Undefeated Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes turns back undefeated challenger Carl Williams in a razor thin contest filled with close rounds. After Williams proves he can jab with Holmes over the first three rounds, they trade big shot... Show more
The Grand Finale: Larry Holmes vs. David Bey
1985-03-15
Undefeated Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes takes on big David Bey in a fight many anticipate to be his last. Bey lands the only meaningful punch of the opening round and hen wobbles Holmes with a left hook in the second. Holmes comes... Show more
Larry Holmes vs. Earnie Shavers II
1979-09-28
Now recognized as the legitimate Heavyweight Champion in the wake of Muhammad Ali's retirement, Larry Holmes defends his title in a rematch with devastating puncher Earnie Shavers. Similar to their first encounter a little more than a ... Show more
The Turning Point: Larry Holmes vs. Earnie Shavers I
1978-03-25
In his first big test, undefeated heavyweight contender Larry Holmes has his coming out party against big puncher Earnie Shavers. They trade big shots in the opening rounds, with Holmes stunning Shavers at the end of the first but Shav... Show more
Class Of Champions: Evander Holyfield vs. Larry Holmes
1992-06-19
After upsetting Ray Mercer, former Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes finds himself positioned for one last crack at the title when he takes on Evander Holyfield, who is left without a dance partner when Mike Tyson is convicted and sent... Show more
The Pride & The Glory: Larry Holmes vs. Gerry Cooney
1982-06-11
The most racially charged fight in history sees WBC Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes defend his title against "The Great White Hope" Gerry Cooney in a highly anticipated affair. Feeling slighted by the marketing campaign and the fact ... Show more
Countdown To Glory: Larry Holmes vs. James "Bonecrusher" Smith
1984-11-09
After knocking out Marvis Frazier in a single round, undefeated Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes fails to come to an agreement to fight Greg Face and thus vacates the WBC title. Instead, Holmes is named the inaugural IBF Heavyweight C... Show more
Ken Norton vs. Larry Holmes
1978-06-09
When Leon Spinks decides to grant a rematch to Muhammad Ali rather than face mandatory contender Ken Norton, the WBC strips him of the title and grants it to Norton. For his first assignment as WBC titlist, Norton is tasked with facing... Show more
A September To Remember: Larry Holmes vs. Michael Spinks I
1985-09-21
The wire services both had the champion winning by several rounds. Holmes was trying to match Marciano's heavyweight record of 49-0, falling one short. Afterwards, he famously commented that Marciano "couldn't have carried his jockst... Show more
Larry Holmes vs. Scott Frank
1983-09-10
Undefeated Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes's sixteenth title defense is an odd one as he takes on another undefeated challenger in Scott Frank. After four rounds, Holmes has battered Frank and swollen the challenger's left eye. In th... Show more
The Crown Affair: Larry Holmes vs. Tim Witherspoon
1983-05-20
Undefeated champion meets undefeated challenger when Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes defends his title against Tim Witherspoon. They fight a high-level chess match for the first half of the bout before Witherspoon drags Holmes into a... Show more
Homecoming: Larry Holmes vs. Lucien Rodriguez
1983-03-27
Undefeated Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes comes home to Pennsylvania to make the fourteenth defense of his title against Lucien Rodriguez. Holmes gets in a nice workout as he treats Rodriguez like a sparring partner, occasionally hu... Show more
Imminent Danger: Larry Holmes vs. Renaldo Snipes
1981-11-06
Renaldo Snipes nearly shocks the world when he challenges Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes in the champion's home state of Pennsylvania. After being dominated for the first six rounds, Snipes lands a huge straight right hand across th... Show more
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