Larry Holmes, a former world heavyweight champion, criticized modern heavyweight. The renowned veteran said he would rather watch a soap opera on TV than a fight between modern heavyweights.
Legendary former world heavyweight champion Larry Holmes shared his impressions of the fight between the WBC belt holder Tyson Fury and mixed martial arts star Francis Ngannou.
Larry Holmes One of the greatest heavyweight champions in history. Today, number one in this weight category is Tyson Fury (32-0-1, 23 KOs), despite the announcement of his retirement. One way or another, Holmes is convinced that fans will still see the "Gypsy King" in action.
Former heavyweight champion Larry Holmes in an interview to YouTube channel Pro Boxing Fans said that the current heavyweights simply would not have a chance either against the world heavyweight champions of his time, and against the boxers of a worse level.
Larry Holmes considers the third fight of Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield a good idea. Two former world heavyweight champions recently returned to the boxing gym to host exhibition fights.
Larry Holmes's record currently stands at 69 wins, 6 loses and 0 draw.
Holmes was born in USA.
The Larry Holmes is currently 75 years old. He was born on March 11, 1949, so he will turn 76 in 11 months and 11 days.
Holmes is 6' 2" (6 Foot and 2 inch) which is 190 cm (1 meter and 90 centimeters).
His reach is 81 inches (81") which is 206 cm (2 meters and 6 centimeters).
Holmes fights from a orthodox, which means he favours his right hand as his power hand when fighting.
Larry Holmes doesn't currently have a fight scheduled