Holmes, known as "The Easton Assassin," dominated the heavyweight division in the late 1970s. He held the world heavyweight title from 1978 to 1985 and was famous for his devastating left jab. Holmes won his first title in 1978 when he beat Ken Norton by split decision to become the WBC champion.
During his reign, Holmes racked up impressive wins against fighters like Trevor Berbick, Tim Witherspoon, and Muhammad Ali. He kept his unbeaten streak going for 49 fights before losing to Michael Spinks.
In his recent comments, Holmes didn't hold back on Foreman. He said:
"Everybody know that George Foreman can't fight, everybody know that Tommy Morrison kicked his butt, everybody know that Shannon Briggs kicked his butt, everybody knew that he wouldn't fight me .. George Foreman is the biggest phoney ever."
Holmes claimed that Foreman couldn't fight, lost to Tommy Morrison and Shannon Briggs, and avoided fighting him. It's worth noting that Holmes and Foreman never faced each other in the ring, despite negotiations in the 1990s.
Foreman's career tells a different story. He made history 31 years ago by becoming the oldest world heavyweight champion. At 45, Foreman knocked out Michael Moorer in the eighth round to win the WBA and IBF heavyweight titles.
Foreman passed away last year at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy that's now being questioned by his former rival.
While Holmes' comments have stirred up controversy, they've also reignited discussions about the legacies of these two boxing legends. The debate about their relative merits will likely continue among boxing fans for years to come.