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Heavyweight · Controversy · First reported: 16 Oct, 21:00 · Seconds Out

Larry Holmes Says Heavyweight Legend Didn't Deserve The Title: "He Was Getting Beat Up"

Boxing icon Larry Holmes once claimed that a legend of the heavyweight division did not deserve to be crowned world champion. Known as 'The Easton Assassin', Holmes had an outstanding professional career of his own, which began back in 1973 and would see him reign as the world heavyweight champion for seven years between 1978.

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16 Oct · 21:00
Seconds Out: Larry Holmes Says Heavyweight Legend Didn't Deserve The Title: "He Was Getting Beat Up"

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