Best fights of Larry Holmes
Over 29 years as a professional, Larry Holmes has compiled a 69-6 (44) record, including 27 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Larry Holmes KOs Gerry Cooney
On June 11, 1982 Larry Holmes defended his The Ring and WBC heavyweight titles against Gerry Cooney. Holmes was 32 years old with a record of 39-0, and Cooney was 25 with a record of 25-0. Holmes was on an undefeated 39-fight winning streak and Cooney was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Holmes stopped Gerry Cooney via TKO in the 13th round. Defended the titles.
2. Larry Holmes KOs Earnie Shavers in their 2nd fight
On September 28, 1979 Larry Holmes defended his WBC heavyweight title against Earnie Shavers. It was their second meeting. Holmes was 29 years old with a record of 31-0, and Shavers was 35 with a record of 59-7-1. Holmes was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak and Shavers was on a 5-fight winning streak. Holmes stopped Earnie Shavers via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
3. Larry Holmes stops Muhammad Ali
On October 2, 1980 Larry Holmes defended his WBC heavyweight title against Muhammad Ali. Holmes was 30 years old with a record of 35-0, and Ali was 38 with a record of 56-3. Holmes was on an undefeated 35-fight winning streak and Ali was coming off a win. Holmes stopped Muhammad Ali via retirement in the 10th round. Defended the title.
4. Larry Holmes defeats Ken Norton
On June 9, 1978 Larry Holmes fought Ken Norton for the WBC heavyweight title. Holmes was 28 years old with a record of 27-0, and Norton was 34 with a record of 40-4. Holmes was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak and Norton was on a 3-fight winning streak. Holmes won via split decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
5. Larry Holmes KOs Leon Spinks
On June 12, 1981 Larry Holmes defended his The Ring and WBC heavyweight titles against Leon Spinks. Holmes was 31 years old with a record of 37-0, and Spinks was 27 with a record of 10-2-2. Holmes was on an undefeated 37-fight winning streak and Spinks was on a 2-fight winning streak. Holmes stopped Leon Spinks via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the titles.
6. Larry Holmes KOs Marvis Frazier
On November 25, 1983 Larry Holmes defended his The Ring heavyweight title against Marvis Frazier. Holmes was 34 years old with a record of 44-0, and Frazier was 23 with a record of 10-0. Holmes was on an undefeated 44-fight winning streak and Frazier was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Holmes stopped Marvis Frazier via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
7. Larry Holmes KOs Leroy Jones
On March 31, 1980 Larry Holmes defended his WBC heavyweight title against Leroy Jones. Holmes was 30 years old with a record of 33-0, and Jones was 30 with a record of 24-0-1. Holmes was on an undefeated 33-fight winning streak and Jones was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Holmes stopped Leroy Jones via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
8. Larry Holmes KOs James Smith
On November 9, 1984 Larry Holmes defended his IBF and The Ring heavyweight titles against James Smith. Holmes was 35 years old with a record of 45-0, and Smith was 31 with a record of 14-1. Holmes was on an undefeated 45-fight winning streak and Smith was on a 14-fight winning streak. Holmes stopped James Smith via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the titles.
9. Larry Holmes KOs Alfredo Evangelista
On November 10, 1978 Larry Holmes defended his WBC heavyweight title against Alfredo Evangelista. Holmes was 29 years old with a record of 28-0, and Evangelista was 23 with a record of 23-2-1. Holmes was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak and Evangelista was on a 9-fight winning streak. Holmes stopped Alfredo Evangelista via KO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
10. Larry Holmes KOs Ossie Ocasio
On March 23, 1979 Larry Holmes defended his WBC heavyweight title against Ossie Ocasio. Holmes was 29 years old with a record of 29-0, and Ocasio was 23 with a record of 13-0. Holmes was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak and Ocasio was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Holmes stopped Ossie Ocasio via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.