Larry Holmes is a former professional boxer. He grew up in Easton, Pennsylvania, which gave birth to his boxing nickname, The Easton Assassin. Holmes, whose left jab is rated among the best in boxing history, was the WBC Heavyweight Champion from 1978 to 1983, The Ring Heavy...
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Milliyet Sports Award for World Athlete of the Year
Movies
Dirty Movie, Champions Forever: The Definitive Edition
TV Shows
“What the Heck Were They Thinking?”
Star Sign
Scorpio
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Fact
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Nelson Mandela kept a photo of Larry Holmes on the wall of his prison cell to honor Holmes for walking away from one of the richest purses ever in boxing in support of the boycott of South Africa.
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Holmes was Muhammad Ali's sparring partner for many years. The two remained close friends until the recent passing of The Greatest. To Holmes, Ali was a mentor and friend.
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A bronze statue of Larry Holmes was recently unveiled in Easton, PA. Known as the Easton Assassin, Holmes remained in his beloved hometown and lives there today. His statue stand between the Delaware River and Larry Holmes Drive.
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Lives in Easton, Pennsylvania [July 2007]
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Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, N.Y. on June 8, 2008.
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Noted for having one of the the best left jabs in heavyweight boxing.
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His title defense against Carl "The Truth" Williams was the last heavyweight boxing championship match to ever be shown on free television in America.
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World Heavyweight Champion 1979-1985. Larry Holmes won the title June 9, 1978 over Ken Norton Sr.
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Pro Record: 67-6 (43 KOs)
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Mike Tyson Mysteries
2016
TV Series
Larry Holmes
The Lineup: Boxing's Greatest
2016
TV Series
Panelist-Himself
River of Fundament
2014
Wake Guest
Dirty Movie
2011
The Judge
The Moment After
1999
Pawn Shop Man
Action U.S.A.
1989
Frankie's man
Glory Years
1987
TV Movie
The Fall Guy
1984
TV Series
The Cabbie
Sylvia's Girls
1965
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Mr. Blue Shirt: The Inspiration
2016
associate producer post-production
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Easton Assassin (The Larry Holmes Story)
2013
executive consultant
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
30 for 30
2009
TV Series documentary very special thanks - 1 episode
$18 Million
