Bloody Elbow

Larry Holmes revealed fear of paralysis led to his historic loss for the first time in 48 fights

One of the most ferocious knockout finishers in the history of boxing, Larry Holmes came just two fights short of matching a historic unbeaten record in the sport’s antiquity. Revered for his ...
Morning Call PA

Larry Holmes Jr. to hold grand opening this week for new Lehigh Valley bar, cigar lounge

A new bar and cigar lounge in Easton is honoring a local legend — who also happens to be the owner’s father. Decorated with the memorabilia of boxer Larry Holmes Sr. — posters, photographs, even part ...
Fox Carolina

Boxing royalty shows out for Carolinas Boxing Hall of Fame induction ceremony

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - There are five new members of the Carolinas Boxing Hall of Fame, including former World Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes who defeated Muhammad Ali in 1980. Holmes ...
GoUpstate

Boxing legend to appear in Spartanburg for Hall of Fame ceremony

Former World Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes will visit Spartanburg in February as part of the 2026 Carolina Boxing Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The event will take place on Feb. 14 in the ...
Bloody Elbow

Hall of Fame boxing commentator stepped down after disgraced reaction to heavyweight title fight

On this day in 1982, one of the voices of boxing decided that he’d seen enough. Before Larry Holmes suffered his first defeat in September of 1985, he built a staggering record of 48-0 while holding ...