Larry is the only "celebrity" that ever spoke to me in my 43 years. He had a boxing gym in Easton in the 90's, and I trained there as a teen for a while before I left for the Army. He said I was gonna be good because you can't hit me, because I wear glasses. It sounds corny, but I will never forget it. I was a teenage nobody, and he acknowledged me, just to be nice.

@Ditka-89

Жыл бұрын

Did you ever box after that? Was Larry correct in his assessment?

@strikeback1080

Жыл бұрын

@aaronmestizo That's a cool story man.

@aaronmestizo

Жыл бұрын

@@Ditka-89 I boxed a bit more whilst in the military.I wasn't the best(I had my wins and losses). I can say this..People do not realize how good pro boxers really are. Even the ones with "bad" records. Many of them have trainined since they were 5-8 years old.

@Ditka-89

Жыл бұрын

@@aaronmestizo ya it ain’t easy. The stamina required to fight 3 rounds alone is huge. They’re the best athletes on earth

@skepchica

Ай бұрын

​@@aaronmestizoLarry Holmes was fantastic. Poor guy, he was the one with the curse of having to beat Ali then come up behind him.

I grew up in the same area and Im very familiar with Larry and some of his closest friends from back in the 80's that were in his band "Marmalade" and I can tell you that Larry has always been a staple in this community. From every aspect. Real-estate, youth athletics, community investment. He's a true Champion and has raised a great family with one of the most incredible ride or die partners one could wish for in his wife Diane. We are SUPER proud of him as a community and brag about our hometown hero every chance we get! THEY ROBBED HIM WIT SPINKS...TWICE! There was a picture in the hometown paper "The Express Times" of Larry holding me as a baby after he won the belt from Norton and came home. We had a parade and everything! I hope Larry lives forever man! He was also very close to Jayson Williams at one point i hope they talk about that.

Awesome to see this guy still maintaining mentally and flourishing financially @ 70 and not down and out or shitted outta his coin. Definitely one of the most underrated beasts to enter the ring. Mad respect!

Mr. Holmes looking good at 71. I used to love sitting in front of the television with my daddy watching this gentleman box...

@admirll2601

2 жыл бұрын

foreman looking better

@skepchica

Ай бұрын

They both managed to have very long careers and retire with their health and their money, which was extremely rare in their time.

The time of his reign as heavyweight champion is why he was overshadowed. He came after Ali and before Tyson...not to mention he really didn’t have a persona. In my opinion, those are the reasons why his greatness isn’t acknowledged ... if you go back and look at the fights this dude probably had the greatest jab and technical ability of any heavyweight. He’s most definitely one of the greatest heavyweights of all time.

@emaricarter4885

3 жыл бұрын

You know what... he would sting you with his jab. I grew up watching him.. I can't argue with you. He was overlooked. And he made a great contribution to the game... you're right

@jamesbowman8138

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately he was not marketable .You can be good at a sport but not good enough for "Madison Avenue"

@tlig

3 жыл бұрын

He could have done more to establish himself. He beat Norton in a very tight fight to win the title when most didn’t consider Norton the real champ. He should have rematched the dude and beat him clearly, especially as Ken was quite old already. Holmes had a habit of avoiding rematches with guys that gave him trouble. He fought in an era that was considered weak and yet he avoided a string of tough challenges ( Dokes, Thomas, Page etc). Great fighter no doubt, but the lack of respect he gets is partly his doing.

@cld_crush_brthers_ultra_ma60

3 жыл бұрын

tlig page and Thomas, were half decent. I forgot he never boxed any of them. RIP Greg Page

@robgrant5272

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

Larry Holmes had the best jab the heavy weight division has ever seen. Definitely underrated! He's has been made the villain because he basically retired Muhammad Ali....

@78dachamp

3 жыл бұрын

That's a fact..Holmes will knock you out with a jab!

@clbaird40

3 жыл бұрын

I agree best jab ever for a heavyweight. Marciano beat some quality fighters. I disagree with the jock strap statement.

@bkpa4455

3 жыл бұрын

Buster had a amazing jab ask Mike Tyson

@waamiq360

3 жыл бұрын

Alis prime jab was better to me! Quicker.

@malikh7761

3 жыл бұрын

@@waamiq360 you’re going off looks rather than effect

Larry also came back at 47, and went the distance with holyfield. I'm glad to see him still speaking well because he was engaged in some serious exchanges throughout his career

I've met Larry many times and had the honor of hanging with him one night where he stood there and talked to me and my friend for what seemed like an hour. Larry is a pillar of our community. We are proud of Larry and his accomplishments. Many people still acknowledge Larry as "Champ"

The best of his era, one of the most underrated champions in history. Dominated the 80’s

Let's not forget, larry held the title for 7 years straight, longer than any other heavyweight

@royaljai5009

3 жыл бұрын

Second only to joe Louis

@treysolo925

3 жыл бұрын

@@royaljai5009, but before going off to war. Joe Louis defended the title 21 times in a little over 4 years. More than Holmes did in his 7 years. That record will last forever. Louis was shot was he finished serving the country. But imagine how many more defenses of the title he would've of racked up if he hadn't become inactive? By no means am I knocking Larry's 7 years as champion. But it didn't seem like it was no one on the horizon who was going to upset Joe anytime soon.

@henrybostick4573

3 жыл бұрын

Wrong on 2 counts. Joe Luis, and Wladamir Klitschko both held the title longer... But Larry could have probably beat them both in the same night in his prime... Top 5 Heavy weight champ any way you slice it.

@henrybostick4573

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I misspelled Lewis....

@henrybostick4573

3 жыл бұрын

One more time .... Louis

Larry Holmes was the most disrespected and underrated champion of all time. He was my favorite fighter of all time.

@TSixSix

3 жыл бұрын

He’s mine too

@tuckercarlsonsmicropenis1283

3 жыл бұрын

Are you Big John Tate?!?

@breakneck777

3 жыл бұрын

For good reason. If you put out disrespect it's what you will get back. Would have loved to see the humble Marciano KO this bum and still compliment him after.

@JosePena-hj6ll

3 жыл бұрын

fury beats him any day

@tuckercarlsonsmicropenis1283

3 жыл бұрын

@@breakneck777 Man, IDK, I just cannot see how Marciano, with his disadvantage in size combined with the aggressive style in which he fought, would’ve had much of a chance against Larry Holmes. Rocky was tenacious, he’d probably have a chance to KO most past champions if he hit them on the chin (possibly excepting the REALLY huge guys like Lennox Lewis-up until now), and Larry could be hit with an overhand right. But Holmes also had AMAZING recuperative powers as well as a great chin...I see Holmes winning by UD or mid-late rd stoppage on cuts.

40+ men thought that Marciano was a joke and easy to beat.... How did that work out for them?

@vuelveamehico1181

2 жыл бұрын

You mean bums

@Lucille69caddy

Жыл бұрын

@@vuelveamehico1181Eat another taco and stfu!

@leedutch5155

Жыл бұрын

Ezzard Charles is a hall of famer and Marciano beat him are you calling the legendary ezzard Charles a bum you sad fucking 🤡

@LinealNgannou

4 ай бұрын

larry holmes was actually meant to beat rocky marciano's record. but larry holmes upset the boxing establishment by saying "rocky marciano couldnt hold his jockstrap. so they gave michael spinks 2 extremely contraversoial wins over larry holmes. alot of people believed larry holmes beat michael spinks twice during their two fights.if larry holmes got the correct decision he would have been 50-0

Met Larry in 2017, He and his wife were staying at the same hotel we were after our anniversary party. Imagine going to get fruit bowl and CHAMP is in line behind you. Fisted bumped me with that left, felt like bricks. All time great guy, personable, congratulated us on our 25th anniversary. He said they were married 38 and she is the person he can’t beat. Posed for pictures, just a great experience. Always been one of my favorites so the experience was memorable. Thanks CHAMP!

Larry was his own worst enemy as far as publicity and self promotion goes. One of the greatest of all time, he just never knew when to shut his mouth. I'll never forget the post-fight press conference after the Spinks fight. He isn't underrated because of his ability and accomplishments, he's underrated because of his personality.

@user-dc9oq2pr6v

6 ай бұрын

Man shut tf up, he's still better than the time Ali blamed white people for making him lose to Frazier

Marciano was 5'11, 4 inches shorter than Larry Holmes. I doubt that would've made any difference. Same height difference between Berbick and Tyson.

Rocky Marciano would have turned you out like Mike Tyson did.

Rocky had more heart and a stronger chin

The Champ used to come to a mall I worked at in his hometown. He was always humble and had a smile for everyone.

Larry came all the way to my home town of Crewe, Cheshire in England due to his charity work for the severly disabled, my brother is emaplegic and worked at at charity who gave work to the disabled in Crewe, Nathan (My Brother) met Larry and said he was a humble lovely man, When my brother came home he said "Lee, guess who I met Today" "Who" says I "Larry Holmes" was his reply, I was pig sick OMG Nath met the champ. I was so happy for my brother and so grateful to the GREAT LARRY HOLMES!!! THANKS CHAMP!!!

I’m glad someone finally had the guts to speak out against Ali the way he treated Joe Frazier!!!! That was cruel the things he said about Joe

@braxtonterry8116

3 жыл бұрын

Real talk I was kind of disappointed when I saw some of that in a documentary

@kevinshell8392

3 жыл бұрын

@@braxtonterry8116 ..... It was disgusting 🤢 And the sad part was 90% of Ali fans followed Ali blindly

@tlig

3 жыл бұрын

Many have spoken out against it, where have you been?

@eugenenichols3871

3 жыл бұрын

Ali apologized to Joe!

@kevinshell8392

3 жыл бұрын

@@eugenenichols3871.... Yeah but sometimes a apology isn’t enough for the damage that was done

If Holmes can't respect former champions he doesn't deserve respect.

@dskinner8757

10 ай бұрын

Stupidest comment ever

@davidrees7978

10 ай бұрын

Did you watch the whole thing? Can’t have.

The burden you have to bear of being a nice guy is much worse than you'd think. Larry Holmes' story shows that. Underrated heavyweight champion. A legend in the ring. Outside the ring, a straightforward man with a huge heart.

Marciano was respectful of his fellow boxers champion or not. He would have never spoke about a champion like that, "carry my jock strap." It was a foolish statement then as it is now. Larry would have been better off saying I was upset in the moment and I said something stupid. Lets not forget an older Frazier in a sparring session broke 3 of Larry's ribs and he didn't need to outweigh - outsize Larry to do so. Marciano was not 5'2 he was 5'10 and close to 200lbs. It's fine to think you would win, what's not is the lack of respect for a past champion and especially a deceased one at that. If you're a champion, act like one.

@chelious1973

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Marciano was 190-200lbs fighting weight. Not big by today's standards, but he knew how to punch. Ali himself said he didn't know if he could beat Marciano in his prime. And that Marciano possibly could have beat him. This was real talk from the greatest heavyweight of all time. A prime Mike Tyson would be a modern Marciano. Very similar styles. In my opinion a prime Tyson is the greatest heavyweight of all time.

@ronjones3184

Жыл бұрын

@@chelious1973 in your opinion a prime Tyson is the goat? That's funny 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@chelious1973

Жыл бұрын

@@ronjones3184 I am not the only one who thinks so. What is funny is that you find it funny when some boxing legends think the same. Shows your lack of knowledge.

@Tboy439

Жыл бұрын

There's nothing wrong with speaking the truth! Marciano was the most over reted hype job in the history of boxing. A COMPLETE PHONEY!!! You show me a heavyweight champion who has no losses, and i'll show you a fighter who has fought a lot of nobodies.....Lennox Lewis. And I have researched Marciano's career, and he was spot on. Marciano got the hell out of boxing when Liston came on the scene.

@chelious1973

Жыл бұрын

@@Tboy439 Say what you will but Holmes hates Marciano because he shouted in 1985 to everyone that listen that he would beat Marcianos record. Marciano fought the best fighters of his time. By your logic Mayweather ducker fighters? Was overated? Some of Marciano's best wins were against Jersey Joe Walcott, Archie Moore, Joe Louis, Roland La Starza, Don Cockell, Ezzard Charles, and Lee Savold. Some were past their primes but Marciano was no spring chicken in some of them either. I wouldn't call them nobodies. Seems your research failed you.

Larry was unapologetic & too outspoken for the higher ups.He's a man's man jack!

@barnyard4068

3 жыл бұрын

Yesssss!!!!

@TheDizzleHawke

3 жыл бұрын

Soft spoken tho.

@tomlochenour3729

3 жыл бұрын

That’s part of the reason why he doesn’t get the respect that he deserves, he’s too outspoken. Nobody would call him a great heavy weight so he called himself one and The media didn’t like it

@barnyard4068

3 жыл бұрын

@@tomlochenour3729 Oh he is definitely one of the all time great heavyweights. Those that know boxing understand that. Those that lack a true understanding of the sweet science don’t recognize his greatness.

@justafan3697

3 жыл бұрын

@Rough Acres how’s what he said racist 😂 the generation of rocky we’re a bunch of racist chicken shits Who couldn’t handle it that a black guy was better than all of them

I always liked Larry, he was a great fighter. But one of the things that fighters from Marciano’s era had that I miss is civility, they didn’t always go around bragging about how good they were and generally didn’t talk shit about other fighters.

@yankee2666

Жыл бұрын

Marciano would have knocked Holmes ass through the ropes too.

@MarkMphonoman

Жыл бұрын

Agree.

@Stunt101Bitch

Жыл бұрын

Don’t tell me nothing about that overrated rocky marciano he was slow small and wouldn’t even touch non of the greats let’s be honest tyson would destroy him in his sleep so would ali so would foreman joe frazer lennox lewis and so many others

He got robbed in that fight. One of the best jabs ever. Way under appreciated.

@craigroseburgh9348

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I watched that fight and anyone who saw it knows Larry was robbed.

@MultiKingvegeta

3 жыл бұрын

Which fight was it?

@WaxDat8800

3 жыл бұрын

@@MultiKingvegeta Holmes / Spinx

@thfzn

3 жыл бұрын

The second fight was a travesty.

@demarcusmac2813

3 жыл бұрын

He lost the first fight and won the second.

Holmes got his ass kicked by Tyson. Marciano was maybe an inch shorter. Would have been a good fight.

Larry didn't have the "gift of gab" that's why he never got called to commentate fights

@andrewilliams9921

3 жыл бұрын

Most boxers aren't good speakers cuz they have very little education.

@pauloskidane2819

3 жыл бұрын

He’s to honest for them

@masterpeace6804

3 жыл бұрын

At least Larry Holmes had a gift of Jabs.

@contentgenius3290

3 жыл бұрын

u right, but he did have the "gift of jab," so fuck commentate n fights they talk it he lived it... 👇

@sleazyfellow

3 жыл бұрын

Larry could talk for sure, it's just the media didn't treat him the way he felt he should be treated so he belittled alot of them. Watch him fighting Ray Mercer, get put into the corner and casually go up to the camera and say "I'm not Tommy Morrison" lol. Great guy, great fighter.

Marciano never lost. You can't hold his jock. Once you lose...you can't say shit.

@vuelveamehico1181

2 жыл бұрын

Rocky is overrated

@vuelveamehico1181

2 жыл бұрын

Bums fought marciano

@jamest681

5 күн бұрын

@@vuelveamehico1181 Like heavy weight champions, light heavy weight champions, all time greats, hall of famers.

Larry Holmes had the best stiff left jab in the history of boxing.

Larry Holmes. One of my all-time favorites. Larry had the best Jab in the history of boxing

Was never a Larry Holmes fan, but this interview made me chuckle and like him a little more😁

he's delusional, rocky still the GOAT.

@skepchica

Ай бұрын

Gtfoh-- Rocky didn't fight anyone great until they were old-- then he quit before he was the old man fighting young men. But then again, I would've quit too if I caught wind of Sonny Liston.

4:50, "He couldn't carry my jockstrap". That wasn't Larry's finest moment. He NEVER should have said that. Marciano wasn't even a natural Heavyweight by todays standards, at 5'10" 185lbs, he was a Cruiserweight. Rocky didn't take Larry's title, Michael Spinks and judges did.

@danwaka5023

2 жыл бұрын

What he said is true. Marciano gets all this acclaim when he wouldn’t have beat Liston let alone Holmes. People have the nerve to put Dempsey up there too. Which is also hilarious.

@gregorybush3224

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that was a really crappy thing to say about Marciano. Seems like Larry lost his focus on keeping his title.

@jasona9

2 жыл бұрын

@@danwaka5023 Comparing heavyweight champions from different era's is really pointless. It's done to sell magazines or get "clicks" on a website. Marciano and Dempsey were the BEST of their era as were Holmes and Liston. For the record, I don't think Spinks beat Holmes decisively enough to take his title, but that had nothing to do with Rocky and Larry should NOT have disrespected him or his family. To talk "shit" about a deceased ex-champion when he's NOT even there to speak for himself is BEYOND chicken-shit. To his credit, Larry Holmes did later apologize. Why are you bringing up Sonny Liston? He's a legend, but for his last fight he looked more like Greg Louganis than a Heavyweight Champion.

@jasona9

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregorybush3224 Perhaps, I thought Larry Holmes took Michael Spinks too lightly the first time they fought. I still thought he did enough to win, but judging boxing is subjective. The rematch was a JOKE. Larry Holmes was in much better shape and won that fight. The judges showed a clear bias against Larry. It doesn't matter, he's still a legend.

@gregorybush3224

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasona9 Yes Larry definitely underestimated Michael Spinks. There was an interview I saw that Spinks did. He said when the fight started, he threw a feint. Larry threw his hands up, closed his eyes, and turned his head. Spinks said at moment he knew he had the fight won. You should never take your eyes off your opponent. Spinks controlled the tempo of the fight.

Holmes lost the first Spinks fight,just barely,but he clearly won the rematch. He ducked no one. He is one of the greats

@chubbs_tubby3360

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, I think the first fight Spinks edged it by a round or 2, but Holmes definitely beat Spinks in the rematch. Spinks was no slouch anyway, one of the best light heavyweights of all time a lot of people forget that.

@craigroseburgh9348

3 жыл бұрын

I watched that first Holmes/ Spinks fight. Larry Holmes dominated that fight and was robbed. That is why he said what he said about Marciano after the fight.

@JoseCalderon-qx8mq

3 жыл бұрын

One of the most underrated fighters man! It pisses me off how under appreciated he is.... A badass heavyweight 4 real.... A nasty ass destructive jab. He had it all. Shout out to Larry!

@kennyalbert911

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely right,I think finally getting his due for the most part,except for the anal Tyson crazies.2nd greatest heavyweight of all time behind only Joe Louis in my book.A 7.5 year reign as a dominant champion is the stuff of legend

@gl6996

3 жыл бұрын

When Holmes-Spinks 1 took place, you had to beat the champion. The fight was too close to award Spinks. At best, the fight was a draw. Holmes won the rematch.

Holmes was robbed blind during that second Spinks fight.

@masterpeace6804

3 жыл бұрын

That fight was so cheated by the judges, on that second fight they took it from him. Holmes won that fight in my book.

@leonchisora4268

3 жыл бұрын

He clearly lost the first tho

@MaccaveliPL

3 жыл бұрын

@@leonchisora4268 I agree.

@tlig

3 жыл бұрын

Carl Williams was robbed blind when he fought Holmes.

@MaccaveliPL

3 жыл бұрын

@@tlig nope. Holmes won that.

The legendary Larry Holmes I had dinner with him and his family at old country buffet in Allentown PA years ago

@__NJ__

3 жыл бұрын

Remember seeing him at his club watching the super bowl in 09 dudes humble than ever

Larry holmes is the most underrated heavyweight

Larry Holmes got rob no capp he jabbed spinks face in all nite no capp

@GOATTOLES

3 жыл бұрын

This no cap shit is lame now

@TSims873

3 жыл бұрын

@@GOATTOLES been lame.

@cortezprimm3705

3 жыл бұрын

@@GOATTOLES you cappin

@jmaynez2332

Жыл бұрын

No capp. No capp y’all.

Hell yes, Larry Holmes seems like a good ass, down to earth, respectable dude! U are da man Larry, God bless u & your family brother!

Larry Holmes is right about Holyfield, he think he is too good to sign an autograph, I asked him for an autograph for my mom and dad, he looked at the guy that was with him who said no, then Holyfield said no, what a punk, yeah i said it

@tlig

3 жыл бұрын

He probably knew you were going to sell it on eBay.

@oxinhillmd3847

3 жыл бұрын

I'd say it and put one in his dome. Fck Holyfield.

@damage6836

3 жыл бұрын

Did you hear what eric said???

Rocky Marciano would have destroyed Larry easily Marciano is the greatest heavy weight fighter of all time

@ronjones3184

6 ай бұрын

Easily???????????? Larry would've beat the breaks off of rocky! Any real boxing fan can tell you that that's one two Ali is the greatest heavyweight of all time get it right

Great interview! Watching this interview helped reassure me that I was rooting for a tremendous champion during the early to mid 1980's. Like many here on this forum, I was among the minority boxing fans that revered Larry Holmes. It's nice to hear that Larry was always willing to sign autographs for fans. I'm glad to hear Larry was approachable athlete. But all this makes me think back on how much the media did not like Larry. It's proof, society does not like nice people. It's amazing that such a ferocious and competitive champion could be such a decent guy. Thanks for being a tremendous heavyweight champion, Larry.

Marciano was half an inch taller than Tyson... and Tyson whooped Larry. Older Larry but not too old by that point yet. But Larry was good and had like what 12 title defenses or sumthin like that.

@joseguti928

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly Tyson not Marciano ! you cant do comparisons Rocky aint Tyson and would never be

Marciano was the same height as Tyson and he destroyed you!! Marciano would destroy this dead loss too

@ubuntuiqinisoofuna7852

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, yeah okay. “Correlation does not imply causation.”

@yes-qw6om

2 жыл бұрын

marciano would have destroyed this clown

@ubuntuiqinisoofuna7852

2 жыл бұрын

@@yes-qw6om Marciano was a glorified street fighter. Let’s be honest with ourselves. Plus, he had the influence of the mob behind him and fought weak opposition. If you think he would have beat Larry Holmes, you’re delusional.

@yes-qw6om

2 жыл бұрын

@@ubuntuiqinisoofuna7852 very weak opposition, yeah joe louis, lastarza, ezzard charles, archie moore, walcott, and the mob just saw him as a role model nothing else

@ubuntuiqinisoofuna7852

2 жыл бұрын

@@yes-qw6om Old fighters past their prime and who accumulated 100’s of fights, in some cases. Rocky Marciano is definitely overrated for his time. If he were Black, he would have been considered mediocre. All I’m asking you is to be real, please.

Larry Holmes.....the greatest jab ever!!! My dude!!!

I met Larry at Shopping Town Mall in Syracuse, NY just days before his fight with Ray Mercer. I was 14 at the time and remember being scared for Holmes after seeing the brutal beating Mercer gave Tommy Morrison. I didn't think Holmes stood a chance. He signed a KAYO Larry Holmes boxing card I had. He was extremely pleasant and easy to talk to. I remember wishing him good luck with the Mercer fight and he thanked me. About a week later, my dad and I watched the fight. I was blown away how Holmes took it to Mercer and had fun doing so. His ring experience coupled with "old man" strength made it a great fight. Holmes won convincingly by decision. I was so damn happy!

Hell yeah! Larry Holmes, everybody. First time I've ever seen him do an interview AND first time hearing about how he's doing. Awesome!

Grew up watching Mr. Holmes sweetest jab in the heavyweight division

If you can't respect Larry Holmes you can't respect anyone.

Jersey Joe Walcott said something bad of Marciano. It was a mistake by a cocky arrogant boxer. Then they met. Marciano knocked his head off twice in two fights. So Larry Holmes could have beat Joe Louis. I don't think Holmes could have beat Ezzard Charles or Cockell or Walcott. Ironically Holmes won most of his fights by votes. Marciano knocked out most of his opponents.

Larry remains the most underrated heavy weight champion in the history of the sport.

I remember they did this fake computer fight with Larry Holmes and Rocky Marciano. And they had Marciano knocking him out. They did the same with Ali, had Rocky Marciano knocking him out. Holmes and Ali would've killed Marciano

@KrayTimes

3 жыл бұрын

Your not a boxing fan are you? The fight ultimately would be a decision or rocky by k.o like they said reason being rocky jaw and chin was legendary he would take hits to deliver a harder hit he just kept coming he never got floored and people were tougher in the industrial era we’ve gotten softer as a society not many are willing to go out on there shield

@KrayTimes

3 жыл бұрын

And don’t get me wrong I love Ali and Holmes and he has the right attitude as an alpha fighter

@jimmybrown8706

3 жыл бұрын

@@KrayTimes Bull crap!!

@bigolbabyhuey

3 жыл бұрын

@@KrayTimes Rocky Marciano was 5'11, 180 lb and fought similar size opponents. His biggest opponent who wasn't over the hill was Cockell, who was at 6'1 and 205 lb. Ali and Larry Holmes, both 6'3 and weighing between 220 and 235. And they were consideredly faster and stronger than any opponent that Rocky Marciano ever faced. During Ali Holmes era, Marciano would've been a light heavyweight or a cruiserweight

@richardeberhart451

3 жыл бұрын

@@bigolbabyhuey Mike Tyson was 5'10 and 200. Beat Holmes.

Larry Holmes, class act and one of the all time greats. But you lessen your legacy when you take jabs at the legends of the past. Rocky Marciano is a boxing god, there is a reason why Ali idolized the man. As did the rest of America.

@johnnielang76

Жыл бұрын

If you seriously believe that MARCIANO could have beat Holmes or any other heavyweight of 70s, 80s or 90s you need your brain examined.

@jessestrongbow5538

Жыл бұрын

Well said

@MrKarate255

Жыл бұрын

Exactly bro. Dude needs to chill. He’s a legend in his own right. But Marciano is one of the Goats!

@user-gf9zu2ov9l

Жыл бұрын

We only have one God and trust me Ali respected him and did not idolize him as a God

@rockisland8544

Жыл бұрын

@@user-gf9zu2ov9l Notice, ParagonRex used a small "g" so it is not necessary to defend the honor of the one true God.

Remember when he went full WWE and jumped off the car on Trevor Berbick?

You can't beat a legend. Facts. You lose even if you win.

@banyahawadah2077

3 жыл бұрын

This is true.

Larry never got the respect he deserved. When he was dancing on his toes man something to see LARRY YOU ARE TRULY GREAT

They don't want Larry Holmes to call a fight they'll call Shaquille O'Neal 😂😂😂

@UserTube1234

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

We took a picture together in 2003 when a was in his gym and I when back 5 years after and he signed for me, thanks Larry you are my inspiration, God bless you.

Nice interview so far! I can’t wait to catch up on this series!!!

Holmes was an amazing boxer, underrated chin and skills, but greater legends than Holmes thought they could beat Marciano, right up until they had a ref counting in their face. He might get him in points if it’s a 10 round fight, but once you get past that Marciano is gonna take your soul. Second, Holmes beat an ancient Ali. Don’t play like you beat him anywhere near his prime. You beat a middle aged man with early stage Parkinson’s.

@TheNYHITTINGACADEMY

2 жыл бұрын

get past Marciano, that's a joke Marciano would never get in the ring with a Holmes, it would have been a mismatch, Marciano never fought any great fighter ever!!!! To put Marciano on the same page as Holmes is an insult, Marciano is one of the most overrated fighters to ever live

@icarusfx

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheNYHITTINGACADEMY You’re a funny guy. You should do a little more research on Marciano before you count him out so easily. Go watch what Ali said about him when they filmed their movie and Marciano was 47 years old and 14 years out of the ring. Read about his training regimen. The man used a 300 lb bag. He broke capillaries in people’s arms. He was an absolute nightmare in the later rounds because he simply didn’t slow down. I’m not saying he was a good boxer - he wasn’t. At all. But, he was brutal, dogged, and had more heart and a better chin than anyone to put on the gloves in the last 80 years. He had his face split open and would not let his corner stop the fight. He isn’t my favorite boxer, and I don’t think he could beat a really smart fighter in today’s 12 round matches, but he beat everyone that came at him, and he did it with a determination that few people ever could. And from his matches and footage I don’t think many people could’ve taken a solid hit from him and lasted all that long.

@moss8448

2 жыл бұрын

@@icarusfx how do you beat someone that never quits and throws bombs the whole distance? you don't. all the Marciano nay sayers talk thru thier hats.

@sal4856

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheNYHITTINGACADEMY where you performing? chapelle needs funny opening acts

@yes-qw6om

2 жыл бұрын

@@moss8448 larry does not have marcianos will or chin

Holmes couldn't carry Rocky's jock strap.

Even in the 80s i always heard Holmes was one of the few boxers who was smart with his money and gave back to his community in Easton Pa..

@homoerectus744

3 жыл бұрын

I got the impression he dang near owns the city.

Bullshit! He meant what he said about Marciano! Rocky would have beaten him until he won, unstoppable! He's pissed he lost at 48, that's natural to feel that way, just admit it!

Holmes chill out Marciano was Tyson's same height and Marciano hit harder bro. Tyson even said that. His fist and his punches were like cinderblocks

That show you ,when the man can stop you from being great,they will ! "The Best Jab in the Business"

A really likable down to earth man. Loved this interview. Great heavyweight champion. Immensely under rated.

"He was great man but couldn't whoop me". Talk to em O.G.!

@rm3869

3 жыл бұрын

Tyson who had a similar height to Rocky whooped his big black behind

@montbradley1082

3 жыл бұрын

@@rm3869 Marciano is NO Tyson 🥱

@oxinhillmd3847

3 жыл бұрын

@@rm3869 Larry boxing career was over by then. Had no business in the ring

@TheMeefive

3 жыл бұрын

When Holmes fought Ali not only was Ali old , he wasn't the Ali from the 60's. His prime was taken from him. Prime Ali would beat any heavyweight from any era.

@VinnySuccessJesusfam

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMeefive not tyson sorry

Holmes still a wealthy millionaire... he chillin💪🏾🙏🏾

@davestuddaman8127

3 жыл бұрын

Why do you think he fought so late in life? He was fighting Butterbean at 50

@lg9ty7

3 жыл бұрын

Biiiiiig chilling

I truly believe there are people better than me our in general in humanity who are better than some others morally!

Larry, as did all of the others, you would've lost against Marciano, as would've both Spinxes, Tyson, Lewis, Douglas, ect. the only threat to Maricano would've been Ali in Ali's prime, and it would've only been a decision if Ali stayed clear, which he only did (stayed clear) in his prime. Douglas on his best shape and technique-practiced night, may have decisioned Marciano, probably not. proven to be the best; Marciano.

@TheGr8-1

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

It seems that Larry never got the appreciation he deserves, that's sad

@Lucille69caddy

Жыл бұрын

For the shit he said about Marciano, Holmes deserves NO RESPECT.

Marciano would have belted him senseless.

@moldeeside

Жыл бұрын

Correct,, rocky had caveman piwer

His jab was a thing of beauty. His comment about Rocky Marciano, as an Italian-American, hurt my feelings; to be stupidly honest with myself.

@petej7002

3 жыл бұрын

He said he couldn’t carry his jockstrap . Whats so bad about that. Fighters talk shit. Ali used to mock Joe louis and marciano. Champions have evolved .

@isaacdebebe2224

3 жыл бұрын

Only thing he said was he wasn’t worthy to carry his jockstrap. Nothing racist or derogatory to your ppl just to that specific person stop being overly sensitive. Your ppl been callin my ppl eggplants and you complainin about a comment that’s geared to an individual which is what fighters have been doin since Ali’s day. Come on bruh

@tonybiggs.the.illiest

3 жыл бұрын

Rocky mar...would have gotten smoked by most boxers that came up during the 70' s and beyond...he would be considered a welterweight in modern boxing..

@donxaba72

3 жыл бұрын

Email blacks are facts Rocky Marciano fuck in an area that was controlled by the Italian mob and illegal firearms that were black never even got a chance to thank him like Archie Moore having said that he still was a great fighter and a great person

@gio1985s

3 жыл бұрын

@Black Jesus moulinyan is Italian for eggplant so moolie and eggplant same thing...I used to call my boys (black dudes) moolie when I was a kid none of us knew what it meant untill I hit like 13

I love Mr Larry Holmes, his a humble man who anwered to a song by Jimmy Clifff i forgot the title. "Iam going to use what i got to get where iam going". To drop out of high school, go 48 and 0. Hold the title for 7 years, no boxer in our life time or any future lifetime is ever gone break it. Here in Kampala 🇺🇬 we love. We in Africa we dont show appreciation on race like Americans. And i wish him the best and his family.

Lol " mayweather beat marciano record " To me ? He didn't.. That record is revered for the heavies...

@jackyboi5409

3 жыл бұрын

Rocky was garbage don't even Put him in the same sentence with Floyd.

@michaeltodd8188

3 жыл бұрын

Jacky Boi Rocky beat joe u can’t say he was trash

@ct3mae

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaeltodd8188 Joe was 108 years old

@BillyBob-wg8gr

3 жыл бұрын

@@jackyboi5409 FOH with that shit........Marciano beat some of the greatest fighters in history. Ezzard Charles, Archie Moore, Joe Walcott. One of the most brutal punchers ever, and a chin of iron. He would punch Floyd's head off of his fucking shoulders.

@BillyBob-wg8gr

3 жыл бұрын

@@ct3mae He was 36. He had literally been Champion like a year and half earlier. Not prime, but not that far removed from his prime. Lets not act like he was Muhammad Ali in 1980. On that note, Joe Louis HIMSELF said he wasn't convinced he could beat Rocky even in his prime. He said it hurt "just to bump into him."

All time great

What an incredibly stupid thing to say. Many boxers underestimated Marciano and they ended up on the canvas.

@joseguti928

2 жыл бұрын

Marciano is overrated!😂

Always liked larry holmes and I never seen him fight live...bit he is one of my favorites ....greatest underrated hall of famer of all time!!!

Larry Holmes had a indoor pool and a outdoor pool before ray J 😂😂

@vegastjg

3 жыл бұрын

oh damn ray j is going to show up with his own piano ready to sing a ballad to Larry like he did Floyd

@valenjessy87

3 жыл бұрын

but do he have 7 rolls royces outside?

@RockNRollJeezus

3 жыл бұрын

His indoor pool was the shape of a boxing glove! Ive seen it 🤣

@lookinhere1858

3 жыл бұрын

Lol ray j moves

holyfield - "man, I can't sign any autographs..." holmes - "why? man,, sign the autograph before I knock you out!" "10:40"

I learned a lot from this interview about Holms. Excellent

It’s the “what’s wrong with your hand” comment for me 😭 he so humble I love it lol

@djvlad you are on fire today

@crookslesane

3 жыл бұрын

So you just going to straight up cross the picket line and break the boycott? 🤔

@seta2376

3 жыл бұрын

no ceno

@Quasimoto.

3 жыл бұрын

Lol ceno here

@contentgenius3290

3 жыл бұрын

mean n?

@LEFTY2GUNZ401twoGUNZ

3 жыл бұрын

Why you still supporting him smh

This man is very wise humble and golden doesn't get the shine he deserves

@cortlandsam5091

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely not humble

@jenniferbaker4889

3 жыл бұрын

It's hard to be when vlad interview's anyone with his arrogant ignorant questions 😁

Larry Holmes might be the most under appreciated and underrated heavyweight ever. The man was one of the greats, no question.

He ain’t just complaining. At his level those kinds of things ARE going on!

Larry was great, had a lot of humanity... anytime he thought he was beating on someone he called for the fight to be stopped

Larry has his own town iN P.A.

I love this interview

Larry, you are a likable guy....and a great champion. Thank you.

Yeah he would’ve merked Rocky in his prime, I don’t think there’s much to argue about there

@crookslesane

3 жыл бұрын

Marciano was 5'11, 180lbs. If he would've fought in Holmes era or this era, he probably would've fought as a light heavyweight or cruiserweight

@xBXRxAaron

3 жыл бұрын

@@crookslesane more like 168 if he wsa a natural 180

@antoniomosley9410

3 жыл бұрын

@@xBXRxAaron He trained down to 185lbs....Probably weighed naturally at 200+lbs.

Marciano weighed 180 pounds. Holmes was like 230

@AP3x6917

3 жыл бұрын

Holmes was also knocked out by Mike Tyson. Marciano was the same height as Tyson.

@mightywhitey718

3 жыл бұрын

@@AP3x6917 Tyson weighed 220

@DepressionShaman

3 жыл бұрын

@@AP3x6917 Mike was heavier, faster, and stronger than Marciano. It was a different era.

@JD-vo2fm

3 жыл бұрын

Angel Puebla holmes was almost 40 when he fought mike

@AP3x6917

3 жыл бұрын

@VDLS This goes out to everyone. I am in no way comparing Marciano's ability with Tyson's. All I was pointing out was that Marciano was the same height as Tyson, not 5'2'' like Holmes stated in the interview. Stop taking shit out of context, man.

Larry Holmes was a tremendous Heavyweight Champion, held the title for years and fought everyone, didn’t duck anyone!! Tough as nails!! 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

You won't get another fighter as talented as rocky marciano, 9 years as pro and a few amateur fights his achievements for such little time boxing are unparalleled in the boxing game. Even Joie Louis said he would never have beaten marciano in his prime and that tells you something, anyone that knows boxing knows that marciano had something that extra special and that would have carried over too any era and any champion. Yes the size difference an skill advancements are a big difference but in any time that sort of special fighter would find a way, Look at guys like Toney they found a way from middleweight too heavyweight, marciano was that sort of mind set and ruggedness just in a day where boxing was less advanced skillfully.

Larry Holmes ain’t capping, I love Ali but man he was so ruthless to Frazier and it was foul cause Frazier helped him when he lost his license

@billhoare7404

3 жыл бұрын

Ali had a tremendous amount of respect for Frazier. Ali was about promoting the fight. Love me or hate me, I'm going to bring you to the television set. And he sure did that. Coz when Ali fought the world stopped

@BillyBob-wg8gr

3 жыл бұрын

Yea Ali did an act with that. He went into detail about all of that, and how he was trying to make it the most watched sporting event in human history. The build-up to the fight was revolutionary, and was basically a blue-print for build-ups in both Boxing and Pro-Wrestling angles. Joe didn't know that though, and thought Ali had legit turned on him, as a real thing. That was never the case, and Ali tried to make peace with Joe for years, and basically pleaded with him that it was an act, and that he was sorry. Joe finally forgave him, but it was a long process.

He sounds just like mike Tyson / what is it about amazing boxers having lisps.

@eliekurtz

3 жыл бұрын

@Krunchy Vurn Bictim that’s an interesting theory - could be!

@tweeze2700

3 жыл бұрын

@@eliekurtz or getting rocked in the head for years a possibility

That early Larry was a defensive Genius...... never saw another “ catch punches “ with his hands like Larry. He was never roundly embraced because he was and still is a Whiner. He was never able to magnanimously stand above the Fray with a Champion’s Spirit.

True Champ! Larry don't pull punches, tells it likes it is. Larry had a tough time with a much shorter 5'10 Tyson, Marciano was 5"11.

ROCKY MARCIANO