Larry Holmes Record & Stats
In a career spanning 29 years and four months, Larry Holmes fought 75 times with 69 wins and 6 losses. By his last professional fight on July 27, 2002, Holmes' boxing record stood at 69-6 (44 KO wins, 1 KO loss).
- Born
- Nov 3, 1949
- Age
- 73
- Debut
- Mar 21, 1973
- Record
- 69-6
- Rounds
- 579
- KOs
- 44 (58.7%)
- Height
- 191 cm
- Reach
- 206 cm
- Ape Index
- 15 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- Last Fight
| WBC | IBF | TheRing |
|---|---|---|
| HV w1 d16 | HV e1 d3 | HV w1 d12 |
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Larry Holmes (The Easton Assassin) is a retired American professional boxer. He was born in Cuthbert, Georgia, U.S. on November 3, 1949. Holmes made his professional boxing debut at the age of 23, on March 21, 1973. He is a former heavyweight world champion. He is 73 years old, and will be turning 74 in four months and 25 days. Holmes is a Hall of Famer.
Fight Record
| Total Fights | 75 |
|---|---|
| Wins | 69 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No-Contests | 0 |
| KO Wins | 44 |
|---|---|
| Total Title Wins | 2 |
| Title Defenses | 20 |
| Title-Fight KO Wins | 15 |
| Losses via KO | 1 |
| # | Date | Age | Opponent | Result | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | Jul 27, 2002 | 52 | Eric Esch | Win | UD |
| 74 | Nov 17, 2000 | 51 | Mike Weaver | Win | TKO6 |
| 73 | Jun 18, 1999 | 49 | James Smith | Win | TKO8 |
| 72 | Jul 29, 1997 | 47 | Maurice Harris | Win | SD |
| 71 | Jan 24, 1997 | 47 | Brian Nielsen | Loss | SD |
| 70 | Jun 16, 1996 | 46 | Anthony Willis | Win | KO8 |
| 69 | Apr 16, 1996 | 46 | Quinn Navarre | Win | UD |
| 68 | Jan 9, 1996 | 46 | Curtis Sheppard | Win | KO4 |
| 67 | Sep 19, 1995 | 45 | Ed Donaldson | Win | UD |
| 66 | Apr 8, 1995 | 45 | Oliver McCall | Loss * | UD |
| 65 | Sep 8, 1994 | 44 | Jesse Ferguson | Win | UD |
| 64 | Mar 8, 1994 | 44 | Garing Lane | Win | UD |
| 63 | Sep 28, 1993 | 43 | José Ribalta | Win | UD |
| 62 | May 18, 1993 | 43 | Paul Poirier | Win | RTD6 |
| 61 | Apr 13, 1993 | 43 | Ken Lakusta | Win | RTD7 |
| 60 | Mar 9, 1993 | 43 | Rocky Pepeli | Win | RTD4 |
| 59 | Jan 5, 1993 | 43 | Everett Martin | Win | UD |
| 58 | Jun 19, 1992 | 42 | Evander Holyfield | Loss * | UD |
| 57 | Feb 7, 1992 | 42 | Ray Mercer | Win | UD |
| 56 | Nov 12, 1991 | 42 | Jamie Howe | Win | TKO1 |
| 55 | Sep 17, 1991 | 41 | Art Card | Win | UD |
| 54 | Aug 24, 1991 | 41 | Michael Greer | Win | KO4 |
| 53 | Aug 13, 1991 | 41 | Eddie Gonzales | Win | UD |
| 52 | Apr 7, 1991 | 41 | Tim Anderson | Win | TKO1 |
| 51 | Jan 22, 1988 | 38 | Mike Tyson | Loss * | KO4 |
| 50 | Apr 19, 1986 | 36 | Michael Spinks | Loss * | SD |
| 49 | Sep 21, 1985 | 35 | Michael Spinks | Loss * | UD |
| 48 | May 20, 1985 | 35 | Carl Williams | Win * | UD |
| 47 | Mar 15, 1985 | 35 | David Bey | Win * | TKO10 |
| 46 | Nov 9, 1984 | 35 | James Smith | Win * | TKO12 |
| 45 | Nov 25, 1983 | 34 | Marvis Frazier | Win * | TKO1 |
| 44 | Sep 10, 1983 | 33 | Scott Frank | Win * | TKO5 |
| 43 | May 20, 1983 | 33 | Tim Witherspoon | Win * | SD |
| 42 | Mar 27, 1983 | 33 | Lucien Rodriguez | Win * | UD |
| 41 | Nov 26, 1982 | 33 | Randall Cobb | Win * | UD |
| 40 | Jun 11, 1982 | 32 | Gerry Cooney | Win * | TKO13 |
| 39 | Nov 6, 1981 | 32 | Renaldo Snipes | Win * | TKO11 |
| 38 | Jun 12, 1981 | 31 | Leon Spinks | Win * | TKO3 |
| 37 | Apr 11, 1981 | 31 | Trevor Berbick | Win * | UD |
| 36 | Oct 2, 1980 | 30 | Muhammad Ali | Win * | RTD10 |
| 35 | Jul 7, 1980 | 30 | Scott LeDoux | Win * | TKO7 |
| 34 | Mar 31, 1980 | 30 | Leroy Jones | Win * | TKO8 |
| 33 | Feb 3, 1980 | 30 | Lorenzo Zanon | Win * | KO6 |
| 32 | Sep 28, 1979 | 29 | Earnie Shavers | Win * | TKO11 |
| 31 | Jun 22, 1979 | 29 | Mike Weaver | Win * | TKO12 |
| 30 | Mar 23, 1979 | 29 | Ossie Ocasio | Win * | TKO7 |
| 29 | Nov 10, 1978 | 29 | Alfredo Evangelista | Win * | KO7 |
| 28 | Jun 9, 1978 | 28 | Ken Norton | Win * | SD |
| 27 | Mar 25, 1978 | 28 | Earnie Shavers | Win | UD |
| 26 | Nov 5, 1977 | 28 | Ibar Arrington | Win | TKO10 |
| 25 | Sep 14, 1977 | 27 | Fred Houpe | Win | TKO7 |
| 24 | Mar 17, 1977 | 27 | Horace Robinson | Win | TKO5 |
| 23 | Jan 16, 1977 | 27 | Tom Prater | Win | UD |
| 22 | Apr 30, 1976 | 26 | Roy Williams | Win | UD |
| 21 | Apr 5, 1976 | 26 | Fred Askew | Win | TKO2 |
| 20 | Jan 29, 1976 | 26 | Joe Gholston | Win | TKO8 |
| 19 | Dec 20, 1975 | 26 | Billy Joiner | Win | TKO3 |
| 18 | Dec 9, 1975 | 26 | Leon Shaw | Win | KO1 |
| 17 | Oct 1, 1975 | 25 | Rodney Bobick | Win | TKO6 |
| 16 | Aug 26, 1975 | 25 | Charlie James | Win | PTS |
| 15 | Aug 16, 1975 | 25 | Obie English | Win | TKO7 |
| 14 | May 16, 1975 | 25 | Ernie Smith | Win | KO3 |
| 13 | Apr 26, 1975 | 25 | Robert Yarborough | Win | KO4 |
| 12 | Apr 9, 1975 | 25 | Oliver Wright | Win | TKO3 |
| 11 | Mar 24, 1975 | 25 | Charley Green | Win | KO1 |
| 10 | Dec 11, 1974 | 25 | Joe Hathaway | Win | TKO1 |
| 9 | May 29, 1974 | 24 | Bob Mashburn | Win | TKO7 |
| 8 | Apr 24, 1974 | 24 | Howard Darlington | Win | TKO4 |
| 7 | Nov 28, 1973 | 24 | Kevin Isaac | Win | TKO3 |
| 6 | Nov 14, 1973 | 24 | Jerry Judge | Win | PTS |
| 5 | Sep 10, 1973 | 23 | Bob Bozic | Win | PTS |
| 4 | Aug 22, 1973 | 23 | Don Branch | Win | PTS |
| 3 | Jun 20, 1973 | 23 | Curtis Whitner | Win | TKO1 |
| 2 | May 2, 1973 | 23 | Art Savage | Win | TKO3 |
| 1 | Mar 21, 1973 | 23 | Rodell Dupree | Win | PTS |
* World-title fight
World Titles
Holmes was a heavyweight world champion. He has held three world titles at the heavyweight weight division, one of which was a vacant title win and one of which was a championship elevation, the other was a lineal championship win.
| Weight Division | World Titles Held |
|---|---|
| Heavyweight | WBC, IBF, The Ring |
Statistics
Larry Holmes is 191 cm tall (6' 3.20") with a reach of 206 cm (6' 9.10"). He fights out of the orthodox stance and presents an ape-index of 15 cm (5.91").
Holmes has a 58.7% KO rate. Of his total 44 KO wins, 19 were in the early rounds, 17 in the mid rounds, and eight in the later rounds. He has seven first-round KO wins.
Career Summary
Larry Holmes' professional boxing career spanned more than 29 years — from 1973 to 2002.
Holmes made his professional boxing debut against Rodell Dupree at the age of 23 on March 21, 1973, defeating Dupree via 4 round PTS. He went on to win 47 more consecutive fights after the debut, which included 34 wins via stoppage.
Holmes had his first world title fight at the age of 28 on June 9, 1978 after 27 professional fights, against Ken Norton for the heavyweight WBC title. He defeated Norton via 15 round split-decision to become the heavyweight champion of the world.
Holmes has won two world titles at heavyweight. He was elevated as world champion once. For all the details about Holmes' world title wins and defenses refer to "Larry Holmes World Titles".
Some of Holmes' best fights and notable victories include wins over two Hall-of-Famers (Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton), Leon Spinks, Marvis Frazier, Alfredo Evangelista, Ossie Ocasio, and Carl Williams.
Holmes had a total of six losses in his professional boxing career.
His last professional fight was a non-title bout against fellow American boxer Eric Esch on July 27, 2002. Holmes won the fight via 10 round unanimous decision. It's been 20 years, 10 months, and 13 days since this fight.
Career Highlights
Holmes fought a total of 75 times during his professional career, which includes 26 world-title fights at the heavyweight division. He was among the very best of his generation and was known for his great performances in his fights. These six fights are the highlight of his career.
June 9, 1978: Holmes wins his first world title by defeating Ken Norton via 15 round split-decision. He is now the WBC heavyweight world champion.
November 10, 1978: Holmes successfully defends the WBC heavyweight title against Alfredo Evangelista, winning the fight via 7th round KO.
October 2, 1980: Holmes wins The Ring heavyweight title from Muhammad Ali, by beating Ali via 10th round RTD.
June 12, 1981: Holmes successfully defends the WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles against Leon Spinks, winning the fight via 3rd round TKO.
April 19, 1986: Larry Holmes loses to Michael Spinks via 15 round split-decision. He was fighting for the IBF and The Ring heavyweight titles.
June 19, 1992: Larry Holmes loses to Evander Holyfield via 12 round unanimous decision. He was fighting for the WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles.
Larry Holmes Fights
The following is a fight-by-fight progression of Holmes' boxing career; all the way from his debut, to winning world-titles, to his last fight against Eric Esch, and all the other wins and losses of his career.
Larry Holmes vs. Eric Esch
Fight page: Holmes vs. EschOn July 27, 2002, a 52-year old Larry Holmes (68-6, 44 KO) fought fellow American boxer Eric Esch, who was 35 years old with a record of 64-2-3. Esch was on a two-fight win streak with 49 KO wins. Holmes was the taller of the two by 9 cms and also had a 8 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Esch had two losses, one of which was via stoppage.
Holmes defeated Esch via 10 round unanimous decision. He is now on a four-fight winning streak. This was the last professional fight of his boxing career.
Larry Holmes vs. Mike Weaver II
Fight page: Holmes vs. Weaver IIOn November 17, 2000, in their 2nd fight, a a 51-year old Larry Holmes (67-6, 43 KO) fought Mike Weaver again, who was now 49 years old with a record of 41-17-1. Weaver was on a one-fight losing streak. Holmes was the taller of the two by 6 cms and also had a 8 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Weaver had 17 losses, 11 of which were via stoppage.
Holmes defeated Weaver via 6th round TKO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. James Smith II
Fight page: Holmes vs. Smith IIOn June 18, 1999, in their 2nd fight, a a 49-year old Larry Holmes (66-6, 42 KO) fought James Smith again, who was now 46 years old with a record of 44-16-1. Smith was on a one-fight win streak with 32 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 2 cms and also had a 2 cm reach advantage over Holmes. Coming into this fight, Smith had 16 losses, six of which were via stoppage.
Holmes defeated Smith via 8th round TKO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Maurice Harris
On July 29, 1997, a 47-year old Larry Holmes (65-6, 42 KO) fought Maurice Harris in his 72nd professional fight. He defeated Harris via 10th round split-decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..
Larry Holmes vs. Brian Nielsen
Fight page: Holmes vs. NielsenOn January 24, 1997, a 47-year old Larry Holmes (65-5, 42 KO) fought an undefeated Danish boxer Brian Nielsen, who was 31 years old with a record of 31-0. Nielsen was on a 31-fight win streak with 19 KO wins. Both the boxers were of the same height but Holmes had a 10 cm reach advantage over Nielsen.
Holmes lost to Nielsen via 12 round split-decision. His four-fight win streak is halted with this loss.
Larry Holmes vs. Anthony Willis
On June 16, 1996, a 46-year old Larry Holmes (64-5, 41 KO) fought Anthony Willis in his 70th professional fight. He defeated Willis via 8th round KO. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Quinn Navarre
On April 16, 1996, a 46-year old Larry Holmes (63-5, 41 KO) fought Quinn Navarre in his 69th professional fight. He defeated Navarre via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Curtis Sheppard
On January 9, 1996, a 46-year old Larry Holmes (62-5, 40 KO) fought Curtis Sheppard in his 68th professional fight. He defeated Sheppard via 4th round KO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Ed Donaldson
On September 19, 1995, a 45-year old Larry Holmes (61-5, 40 KO) fought Ed Donaldson in his 67th professional fight. He defeated Donaldson via 10th round unanimous decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..
Larry Holmes vs. Oliver McCall
Fight page: Holmes vs. McCallOn April 8, 1995, a 45-year old Larry Holmes (61-4, 40 KO) faced fellow American boxer Oliver McCall, who was 29 years old with a record of 25-5. Holmes was challenging McCall's WBC heavyweight title. McCall was on a six-fight win streak with 18 KO wins. Holmes was the taller of the two by 3 cms but McCall had a 2 cm reach advantage over Holmes. Coming into this fight, McCall had five losses, but had never been stopped.
Holmes lost to McCall via 12 round unanimous decision. His seven-fight win streak is halted with this loss.
Larry Holmes vs. Jesse Ferguson
On September 8, 1994, a 44-year old Larry Holmes (60-4, 40 KO) fought Jesse Ferguson in his 65th professional fight. He defeated Ferguson via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Garing Lane
On March 8, 1994, a 44-year old Larry Holmes (59-4, 40 KO) fought Garing Lane in his 64th professional fight. He defeated Lane via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a six-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. José Ribalta
Fight page: Holmes vs. RibaltaOn September 28, 1993, a 43-year old Larry Holmes (58-4, 40 KO) fought Cuban boxer José Ribalta, who was 30 years old with a record of 32-9-1. Ribalta was on a one-fight win streak with 23 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 5 cms but Holmes had a 3 cm reach advantage over Ribalta. Coming into this fight, Ribalta had nine losses, four of which were via stoppage.
Holmes defeated Ribalta via 10 round unanimous decision. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Paul Poirier
On May 18, 1993, a 43-year old Larry Holmes (57-4, 39 KO) fought Paul Poirier in his 62nd professional fight. He defeated Poirier via 6th round RTD. He is now on a four-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. Ken Lakusta
On April 13, 1993, a 43-year old Larry Holmes (56-4, 38 KO) fought Ken Lakusta in his 61st professional fight. He defeated Lakusta via 7th round RTD. He is now on a three-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. Rocky Pepeli
On March 9, 1993, a 43-year old Larry Holmes (55-4, 37 KO) fought Rocky Pepeli in his 60th professional fight. He defeated Pepeli via 4th round RTD. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Everett Martin
On January 5, 1993, a 43-year old Larry Holmes (54-4, 37 KO) fought Everett Martin in his 59th professional fight. He defeated Martin via 10th round unanimous decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..
Larry Holmes vs. Evander Holyfield
Fight page: Holmes vs. HolyfieldOn June 19, 1992, a 42-year old Larry Holmes (54-3, 37 KO) faced an undefeated fellow American boxer Evander Holyfield, who was 29 years old with a record of 27-0 in an undisputed heavyweight championship bout. Holyfield was on a 27-fight win streak with 22 KO wins. Holmes was the taller of the two by 2 cms and also had a 9 cm reach advantage.
Holmes lost to Holyfield via 12 round unanimous decision. His six-fight win streak is halted with this loss.
Larry Holmes vs. Ray Mercer
Fight page: Holmes vs. MercerOn February 7, 1992, a 42-year old Larry Holmes (53-3, 37 KO) fought an undefeated fellow American boxer Ray Mercer, who was 30 years old with a record of 18-0. Mercer was on a 18-fight win streak with 13 KO wins. Holmes was the taller of the two by 6 cms and also had a 10 cm reach advantage.
Holmes defeated Mercer via 12 round unanimous decision. He handed Mercer the first loss of his career, and put an end to Mercer's 18-fight win streak. Holmes is now on a six-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Jamie Howe
On November 12, 1991, a 42-year old Larry Holmes (52-3, 36 KO) fought Jamie Howe in his 56th professional fight. He defeated Howe via 1st round TKO. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Art Card
On September 17, 1991, a 41-year old Larry Holmes (51-3, 36 KO) fought Art Card in his 55th professional fight. He defeated Card via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Michael Greer
On August 24, 1991, a 41-year old Larry Holmes (50-3, 35 KO) fought Michael Greer in his 54th professional fight. He defeated Greer via 4th round KO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Eddie Gonzales
On August 13, 1991, a 41-year old Larry Holmes (49-3, 35 KO) fought Eddie Gonzales in his 53rd professional fight. He defeated Gonzales via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Tim Anderson
On April 7, 1991, a 41-year old Larry Holmes (48-3, 34 KO) fought Tim Anderson in his 52nd professional fight. He defeated Anderson via 1st round TKO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..
Larry Holmes vs. Mike Tyson
Fight page: Holmes vs. TysonOn January 22, 1988, a 38-year old Larry Holmes (48-2, 34 KO) faced an undefeated fellow American boxer Mike Tyson, who was 21 years old with a record of 32-0 in an undisputed heavyweight championship bout. Tyson was on a 32-fight win streak with 28 KO wins. Holmes was the taller of the two by 13 cms and also had a 26 cm reach advantage.
Holmes lost to Tyson via 4th round KO. He is now on a three-fight losing streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Michael Spinks II
Fight page: Holmes vs. Spinks IIOn April 19, 1986, in their 2nd fight, which was an immediate rematch, a 36-year old Larry Holmes (48-1, 34 KO) faced an undefeated Michael Spinks again, who was now 29 years old with a record of 28-0. Holmes was challenging Spinks' IBF and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. Holmes had lost to Spinks in their last fight. Holmes was the taller of the two by 6 cms and also had a 13 cm reach advantage.
Holmes lost to Spinks via 15 round split-decision. He is now on a two-fight losing streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Michael Spinks
Fight page: Holmes vs. SpinksOn September 21, 1985, a 35-year old Larry Holmes (48-0, 34 KO) faced an undefeated fellow American boxer Michael Spinks for the first time, who was 29 years old with a record of 27-0 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Spinks was on a 27-fight win streak with 19 KO wins. Holmes was the taller of the two by 6 cms and also had a 13 cm reach advantage.
Holmes lost to Spinks via 15 round unanimous decision and lost the IBF and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. He suffers the first loss of his career, and his 48-fight win streak comes to an end with this loss.
Larry Holmes vs. Carl Williams
Fight page: Holmes vs. WilliamsOn May 20, 1985, a 35-year old Larry Holmes (47-0, 34 KO) faced an undefeated fellow American boxer Carl Williams, who was 25 years old with a record of 16-0 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Williams was on a 16-fight win streak with 12 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 2 cms and also had a 10 cm reach advantage over Holmes.
Holmes defeated Williams via 15 round unanimous decision to retain the IBF and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. He handed Williams the first loss of his career, and put an end to Williams' 16-fight win streak. Holmes is now on a 48-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. David Bey
On March 15, 1985, a 35-year old Larry Holmes (46-0, 33 KO) faced David Bey in a heavyweight title-defense fight. He defeated Bey via 10th round TKO to retain the IBF and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. He is now on a 47-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. James Smith
Fight page: Holmes vs. SmithOn November 9, 1984, a 35-year old Larry Holmes (45-0, 32 KO) faced fellow American boxer James Smith for the first time, who was 31 years old with a record of 14-1 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Smith was on a 14-fight win streak with 12 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 2 cms and also had a 2 cm reach advantage over Holmes. Coming into this fight, Smith had a single loss, which was via stoppage.
Holmes defeated Smith via 12th round TKO to retain the IBF and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. He is now on a 46-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. Marvis Frazier
Fight page: Holmes vs. FrazierOn November 25, 1983, a 34-year old Larry Holmes (44-0, 31 KO) faced an undefeated fellow American boxer Marvis Frazier, who was 23 years old with a record of 10-0 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Frazier was on a 10-fight win streak with 6 KO wins. Holmes was the taller of the two by 7 cms and also had a 13 cm reach advantage.
Holmes defeated Frazier via 1st round TKO to retain the Ring Magazine heavyweight title. He handed Frazier the first loss of his career, and put an end to Frazier's 10-fight win streak. Holmes is now on a 45-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. Scott Frank
On September 10, 1983, a 33-year old Larry Holmes (43-0, 30 KO) faced Scott Frank in a heavyweight title-defense fight. He defeated Frank via 5th round TKO to retain the WBC and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. He is now on a 44-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Tim Witherspoon
Fight page: Holmes vs. WitherspoonOn May 20, 1983, a 33-year old Larry Holmes (42-0, 30 KO) faced an undefeated fellow American boxer Tim Witherspoon, who was 25 years old with a record of 15-0 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Witherspoon was on a 15-fight win streak with 11 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 1 cm but Holmes had a 8 cm reach advantage over Witherspoon.
Holmes defeated Witherspoon via 12 round split-decision to retain the WBC and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. He handed Witherspoon the first loss of his career, and put an end to Witherspoon's 15-fight win streak. Holmes is now on a 43-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Lucien Rodriguez
On March 27, 1983, a 33-year old Larry Holmes (41-0, 30 KO) faced Lucien Rodriguez in a heavyweight title-defense fight. He defeated Rodriguez via 12th round unanimous decision to retain the WBC and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. He is now on a 42-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Randall Cobb
On November 26, 1982, a 33-year old Larry Holmes (40-0, 30 KO) faced Randall Cobb in a heavyweight title-defense fight. He defeated Cobb via 15th round unanimous decision to retain the WBC and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. He is now on a 41-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Gerry Cooney
Fight page: Holmes vs. CooneyOn June 11, 1982, a 32-year old Larry Holmes (39-0, 29 KO) faced an undefeated fellow American boxer Gerry Cooney, who was 25 years old with a record of 25-0 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Cooney was on a 25-fight win streak with 21 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 7 cms but both had the same reach.
Holmes defeated Cooney via 13th round TKO to retain the WBC and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. He handed Cooney the first loss of his career, and put an end to Cooney's 25-fight win streak. Holmes is now on a 40-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. Renaldo Snipes
On November 6, 1981, a 32-year old Larry Holmes (38-0, 28 KO) faced Renaldo Snipes in a heavyweight title-defense fight. He defeated Snipes via 11th round TKO to retain the WBC and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. He is now on a 39-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. Leon Spinks
Fight page: Holmes vs. SpinksOn June 12, 1981, a 31-year old Larry Holmes (37-0, 27 KO) faced fellow American boxer Leon Spinks, who was 27 years old with a record of 10-2-2 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Spinks was on a two-fight win streak with 8 KO wins. Holmes was the taller of the two by 6 cms and also had a 13 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Spinks had two losses, one of which was via stoppage.
Holmes defeated Spinks via 3rd round TKO to retain the WBC and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. He is now on a 38-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Trevor Berbick
Fight page: Holmes vs. BerbickOn April 11, 1981, a 31-year old Larry Holmes (36-0, 27 KO) faced Jamaican boxer Trevor Berbick, who was 26 years old with a record of 18-1-1 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Berbick was on a six-fight win streak with 16 KO wins. Holmes was the taller of the two by 3 cms and also had a 8 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Berbick had a single loss, which was via stoppage.
Holmes defeated Berbick via 15 round unanimous decision to retain the WBC and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. He is now on a 37-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Muhammad Ali
Fight page: Holmes vs. AliOn October 2, 1980, a 30-year old Larry Holmes (35-0, 26 KO) faced fellow American boxer Muhammad Ali, who was 38 years old with a record of 56-3 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Ali was on a one-fight win streak with 37 KO wins. Both the boxers were of the same height but Holmes had a 8 cm reach advantage over Ali. Coming into this fight, Ali had three losses, but had never been stopped.
Holmes defeated Ali via 10th round RTD to win the vacant Ring Magazine heavyweight title and retain the WBC heavyweight title. He is now on a 36-fight winning streak, with eight back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. Scott LeDoux
On July 7, 1980, a 30-year old Larry Holmes (34-0, 25 KO) faced Scott LeDoux in a heavyweight title-defense fight. He defeated LeDoux via 7th round TKO to retain the WBC heavyweight title. He is now on a 35-fight winning streak, with seven back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. Leroy Jones
Fight page: Holmes vs. JonesOn March 31, 1980, a 30-year old Larry Holmes (33-0, 24 KO) faced an undefeated fellow American boxer Leroy Jones, who was 30 years old with a record of 24-0-1 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Jones was on a seven-fight win streak with 12 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 5 cms but Holmes had a 3 cm reach advantage over Jones.
Holmes defeated Jones via 8th round TKO to retain the WBC heavyweight title. He handed Jones the first loss of his career, and put an end to Jones' 7-fight win streak. Holmes is now on a 34-fight winning streak, with six back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. Lorenzo Zanon
On February 3, 1980, a 30-year old Larry Holmes (32-0, 23 KO) faced Lorenzo Zanon in a heavyweight title-defense fight. He defeated Zanon via 6th round KO to retain the WBC heavyweight title. He is now on a 33-fight winning streak, with five back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. Earnie Shavers II
Fight page: Holmes vs. Shavers IIOn September 28, 1979, in their 2nd fight, a 29-year old Larry Holmes (31-0, 22 KO) faced Earnie Shavers again, who was now 35 years old with a record of 59-7-1 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Shavers was on a five-fight win streak with 57 KO wins. Holmes was the taller of the two by 8 cms and also had a 5 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Shavers had seven losses, three of which were via stoppage.
Holmes defeated Shavers via 11th round TKO to retain the WBC heavyweight title. He is now on a 32-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. Mike Weaver
Fight page: Holmes vs. WeaverOn June 22, 1979, a 29-year old Larry Holmes (30-0, 21 KO) faced fellow American boxer Mike Weaver for the first time, who was 28 years old with a record of 19-8 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Weaver was on a five-fight win streak with 13 KO wins. Holmes was the taller of the two by 6 cms and also had a 8 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Weaver had eight losses, four of which were via stoppage.
Holmes defeated Weaver via 12th round TKO to retain the WBC heavyweight title. He is now on a 31-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. Ossie Ocasio
Fight page: Holmes vs. OcasioOn March 23, 1979, a 29-year old Larry Holmes (29-0, 20 KO) faced an undefeated Puerto Rican boxer Ossie Ocasio, who was 23 years old with a record of 13-0 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Ocasio was on a 13-fight win streak with 9 KO wins. Holmes was the taller of the two by 9 cms and also had a 18 cm reach advantage.
Holmes defeated Ocasio via 7th round TKO to retain the WBC heavyweight title. He handed Ocasio the first loss of his career, and put an end to Ocasio's 13-fight win streak. Holmes is now on a 30-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. Alfredo Evangelista
Fight page: Holmes vs. EvangelistaOn November 10, 1978, a 29-year old Larry Holmes (28-0, 19 KO) faced Uruguayan boxer Alfredo Evangelista, who was 23 years old with a record of 23-2-1 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Evangelista was on a nine-fight win streak with 18 KO wins. Holmes was the taller of the two by 6 cms and also had a 21 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Evangelista had two losses, but had never been stopped.
Holmes defeated Evangelista via 7th round KO to retain the WBC heavyweight title. He is now on a 29-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Ken Norton
Fight page: Holmes vs. NortonOn June 9, 1978, in his 28th professional fight, a 28-year old Larry Holmes (27-0, 19 KO) had his first world title fight against fellow American boxer Ken Norton for Norton's WBC heavyweight belt. Norton was 34 years old with a record of 40-4. Norton was on a three-fight win streak with 32 KO wins. Both the boxers were of the same height but Holmes had a 3 cm reach advantage over Norton. Coming into this fight, Norton had four losses, two of which were via stoppage.
Holmes defeated Norton via 15 round split-decision to win the WBC heavyweight title. He is now on a 28-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Earnie Shavers
Fight page: Holmes vs. ShaversOn March 25, 1978, a 28-year old Larry Holmes (26-0, 19 KO) fought fellow American boxer Earnie Shavers for the first time, who was 33 years old with a record of 54-6-1. Shavers was on a one-fight losing streak. Holmes was the taller of the two by 8 cms and also had a 5 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Shavers had six losses, three of which were via stoppage.
Holmes defeated Shavers via 12 round unanimous decision. He is now on a 27-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Ibar Arrington
On November 5, 1977, a 28-year old Larry Holmes (25-0, 18 KO) fought Ibar Arrington in his 26th professional fight. He defeated Arrington via 10th round TKO. He is now on a 26-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. Fred Houpe
On September 14, 1977, a 27-year old Larry Holmes (24-0, 17 KO) fought Fred Houpe in his 25th professional fight. He defeated Houpe via 7th round TKO. He is now on a 25-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. Horace Robinson
On March 17, 1977, a 27-year old Larry Holmes (23-0, 16 KO) fought Horace Robinson in his 24th professional fight. He defeated Robinson via 5th round TKO. He is now on a 24-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Tom Prater
On January 16, 1977, a 27-year old Larry Holmes (22-0, 16 KO) fought Tom Prater in his 23rd professional fight. He defeated Prater via 8th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 23-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Roy Williams
On April 30, 1976, a 26-year old Larry Holmes (21-0, 16 KO) fought Roy Williams in his 22nd professional fight. He defeated Williams via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 22-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Fred Askew
On April 5, 1976, a 26-year old Larry Holmes (20-0, 15 KO) fought Fred Askew in his 21st professional fight. He defeated Askew via 2nd round TKO. He is now on a 21-fight winning streak, with five back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. Joe Gholston
On January 29, 1976, a 26-year old Larry Holmes (19-0, 14 KO) fought Joe Gholston in his 20th professional fight. He defeated Gholston via 8th round TKO. He is now on a 20-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. Billy Joiner
On December 20, 1975, a 26-year old Larry Holmes (18-0, 13 KO) fought Billy Joiner in his 19th professional fight. He defeated Joiner via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a 19-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. Leon Shaw
On December 9, 1975, a 26-year old Larry Holmes (17-0, 12 KO) fought Leon Shaw in his 18th professional fight. He defeated Shaw via 1st round KO. He is now on a 18-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. Rodney Bobick
On October 1, 1975, a 25-year old Larry Holmes (16-0, 11 KO) fought Rodney Bobick in his 17th professional fight. He defeated Bobick via 6th round TKO. He is now on a 17-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Charlie James
On August 26, 1975, a 25-year old Larry Holmes (15-0, 11 KO) fought Charlie James in his 16th professional fight. He defeated James via 10th round PTS. He is now on a 16-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Obie English
On August 16, 1975, a 25-year old Larry Holmes (14-0, 10 KO) fought Obie English in his 15th professional fight. He defeated English via 7th round TKO. He is now on a 15-fight winning streak, with nine back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. Ernie Smith
On May 16, 1975, a 25-year old Larry Holmes (13-0, 9 KO) fought Ernie Smith in his 14th professional fight. He defeated Smith via 3rd round KO. He is now on a 14-fight winning streak, with eight back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. Robert Yarborough
On April 26, 1975, a 25-year old Larry Holmes (12-0, 8 KO) fought Robert Yarborough in his 13th professional fight. He defeated Yarborough via 4th round KO. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak, with seven back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. Oliver Wright
On April 9, 1975, a 25-year old Larry Holmes (11-0, 7 KO) fought Oliver Wright in his 12th professional fight. He defeated Wright via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak, with six back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. Charley Green
On March 24, 1975, a 25-year old Larry Holmes (10-0, 6 KO) fought Charley Green in his 11th professional fight. He defeated Green via 1st round KO. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak, with five back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. Joe Hathaway
On December 11, 1974, a 25-year old Larry Holmes (9-0, 5 KO) fought Joe Hathaway in his 10th professional fight. He defeated Hathaway via 1st round TKO. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. Bob Mashburn
On May 29, 1974, a 24-year old Larry Holmes (8-0, 4 KO) fought Bob Mashburn in his 9th professional fight. He defeated Mashburn via 7th round TKO. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. Howard Darlington
On April 24, 1974, a 24-year old Larry Holmes (7-0, 3 KO) fought Howard Darlington in his 8th professional fight. He defeated Darlington via 4th round TKO. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. Kevin Isaac
On November 28, 1973, a 24-year old Larry Holmes (6-0, 2 KO) fought Kevin Isaac in his 7th professional fight. He defeated Isaac via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Jerry Judge
On November 14, 1973, a 24-year old Larry Holmes (5-0, 2 KO) fought Jerry Judge in his 6th professional fight. He defeated Judge via 6th round PTS. He is now on a six-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Bob Bozic
On September 10, 1973, a 23-year old Larry Holmes (4-0, 2 KO) fought Bob Bozic in his 5th professional fight. He defeated Bozic via 6th round PTS. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Don Branch
On August 22, 1973, a 23-year old Larry Holmes (3-0, 2 KO) fought Don Branch in his 4th professional fight. He defeated Branch via 6th round PTS. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Curtis Whitner
On June 20, 1973, a 23-year old Larry Holmes (2-0, 1 KO) fought Curtis Whitner in his 3rd professional fight. He defeated Whitner via 1st round TKO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
Larry Holmes vs. Art Savage
On May 2, 1973, a 23-year old Larry Holmes (1-0) fought Art Savage in his 2nd professional fight. He defeated Savage via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.
Larry Holmes vs. Rodell Dupree
On March 21, 1973, a 23-year old Larry Holmes successfully debuted against Rodell Dupree. He defeated Dupree via 4th round PTS.
FAQs
How many KOs does Larry Holmes have on his record?
Holmes knocked out 44 of his 75 opponents. By his last fight, his KO ratio was at 58.7%. Of his total 69 wins, 44 of them were via KO (63.8%).