The ali fight should never have happened

@clementine2001

4 жыл бұрын

He was able take so much damage, the boxing world was fooled.

@MaccaveliPL

4 жыл бұрын

Yea, but Ali needed that paper.

@bowjana8128

4 жыл бұрын

@@MaccaveliPL greedy promoters aswell

@blacjackdaniels200

4 жыл бұрын

Funny My Parents say the same thing about Me!

@gopatriotsknox9259

4 жыл бұрын

9 efc1878themightyblues and the Tyson vs Holmes shouldn’t have either sad sad

I didn't realize that he was Ali's sparring partner for 4 years. That's a career for many. Larry was a great champion. He had an incredibly long reign, ducked nobody and had the heart of a lion.

@tlig

4 жыл бұрын

He ducked plenty. Dokes, Tubbs, Page, Thomas to name a few.

@uncjim

4 жыл бұрын

tlig These are younger guys that started making waves after his prime years. During Holmes championship reign, he avoided nobody,

@tlig

4 жыл бұрын

@@uncjim But he was champion when these guys were around and calling him out. He dropped his WBC title rather than face Greg Page. He was happy to fight young, inexperienced guys but not the young guys that were ready for him? I agree he was happy to face anyone early in his reign but once he beat Cooney he became very careful with his choice of opponent. So saying he ducked nobody is inaccurate.

@uncjim

4 жыл бұрын

tlig I wasn’t aware of that

@regularm3924

4 жыл бұрын

He got that from Ali

Larry Holmes is one of the Greatest Heavyweight Boxers of all time; and I'm proud of you, Sir. When I was in the U.S. Air Force stationed overseas, we watched your fights at 3 or 4 in the morning, and you always delivered. Brothers walked around with their chest out and shoulders back, because you let the world know we're smart and powerful men. You're a true Champion, Sir.

Holmes is under rated. He is one of the all time greats. Hes so humble, interesting and ,not punch drunk or full of himself

@williamworkman1146

2 жыл бұрын

You are correct, he is underrated!

Larry Holmes deserves more recognition, unfortunately he was in the unenviable position of being the man who came after Ali, and the man before Tyson.

@charliethorman7387

4 жыл бұрын

He only beat Ali due to Parkinson’s

@El_terrible1985

4 жыл бұрын

He was unlikable that was his problem

@geru3003

4 жыл бұрын

'' no white fighter will ever beat a black fighter as long as black fighters fight the way they do''- Larry Holmes. He was in that black supremacy stuff . just imagine if fury,ggg,loma,usyk would come out and say that when they would beat black fighters. imagine the reaction geeez....

@Adam-cj2jg

4 жыл бұрын

geru 300 different time use your brain

@clementine2001

4 жыл бұрын

@@Adam-cj2jg Yes. We've had much brainwashing since then. TV programming.

History repeats itself you know: Holmes did to Ali, what Tyson did to Holmes. Doesn’t make any of the three less than the others

@vimalb88

4 жыл бұрын

Well said

@brocksimmons345

4 жыл бұрын

Holmes wasnt at the end of his career and suffering from Parkinsons when he fought Tyson

@urma3137

4 жыл бұрын

@@brocksimmons345 He was still out of his prime and nothing like he used to be.

@outsidethepyramid

4 жыл бұрын

@Jay Obviously. You're talking like you've got a good point.

@legendovbago4716

4 жыл бұрын

Holmes was Pxxy,,

Holmes never fought the real Ali, just as Tyson never fought the real Holmes.

@robmarlett5078

4 жыл бұрын

Fair statement.

@ricpar61711

4 жыл бұрын

That's a fact!

@GJ1607.

4 жыл бұрын

True but he does deserve more respect you can only be the best in your era and he was the best in his

@TheRedCapesClan

4 жыл бұрын

He used to beat up Ali in his prime during sparring

@ricpar61711

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheRedCapesClan Ali never gave it all to any sparring partner! Look at his tapes...

People often overlook the ‘78 title match between Norton/Holmes. Easily, one of the greatest heavyweight fights of all time.

@serenityinside1

5 ай бұрын

People maybe .. proper fans … don’t .

Larry holmes is SEVENTY YEARS OLD HERE WOW literally looks amazing could pass for 40

@theundeadvision

4 жыл бұрын

The interview looks from about 8-10 year ago

@Johnnythegoat06

4 жыл бұрын

@@theundeadvision is he still alive

@theundeadvision

4 жыл бұрын

@@Johnnythegoat06 yh

@Gamer-sv2mz

4 жыл бұрын

black don't crack !!

@dappadondadda100

4 жыл бұрын

nvan guy ...lmfao this is an insult to 40 year olds all over the world. Larry Holmes can’t pass as being a 40 year old. If you said 55 then yes but not 40.

Respect Holmes but Iron Mike Tyson had 9 title defenses not 4, and was the heavyweight champion from Nov 86 to Jan 1990. Became undisputed in 87' or 88' I think. That's 3 years and 2 months then the man literally went to prison. came back and became WBC Heavyweight champ against 250 Bruno. Edit: Holmes pulled the size card. Tyson may be short for elite heavyweight but he was a genetic freak. 220 pounds of destruction with 20.5 inch neck and size 15 shoes at only 5 '10 which makes his resume and legacy even more impressive. The baddest man on the planet still. Oh also the last line, he stole from Ali 😂

@damonsta80

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you pointed that out ..it just goes to show Larry is not a graceful legend ..he still has some hate for Tyson beating his ass ..mean while I never heard Tyson sounded bitter or hateful on his hot box show ..the man gave Holyfield his credit he game Lewis his credit come on man ..Larry need to be more humble.

@tobiesoftstudio823

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@ukmark9211

4 жыл бұрын

You did miss out something before saying he literally went to prison. He literally got beaten up and koed by Douglas

@nepaliguy6537

4 жыл бұрын

@@ukmark9211 yh lost his title against him By that point, he wasn't focused but yh he lost

@nepaliguy6537

4 жыл бұрын

@Parental Guardian he fought whoever there was at that time in front of him dont sleep on those boxers - they were much better boxers than of today

I got a picture with Larry on November 1st he was at a restaurant that is owned by my dads friend he was there for his birthday. Go Larry!

So good to see larry so well. In his prime he was an unstoppable technical beast. Still very quick upstairs also!

Sugar Ray Robinson is the greatest. Two time fighter of the decade. Record of 120-1 in the first decade. 15 round bouts. Fighting 10 times a year as a world champion. Pioneer and bar setter

@deputybluevein93

4 жыл бұрын

Ali and Leonard would agree with that

@Robert-iv8vc

3 жыл бұрын

Sugar Ray Robinson as a Welterweight - the phase of his career that many boxing fans really don't know about- was virtually Supernatural.

Respect to Holmes but Ali had Parkinson's and the whole world including doctors knew his last couple of fights shouldn't have gone on.

@tumanskychikov7255

4 жыл бұрын

Ali made Larry holmes and larry never gives credit to Ali . trash talks Mike Tyson behind his back and claims he was past his prime when Tyson fought him Yet after mike he fought 20 more fights and won all 17 . thats why nobody gives shit about his career . despite all his flaws in his day people still love mike Tyson to this day. NOBODY knows who larry holmes is .

@anthonytoler718

4 жыл бұрын

You are so on point,and thats what holmes compare himself to

@johnhendricks8140

4 жыл бұрын

Ali wasnt even able to defend himself when Holmes fought Ali that fight shouldnt even count.

@anthonytoler718

4 жыл бұрын

Holmes is in denial about alot. At his best and Ali at his best, Holmes was 75 % of Ali. And he didnt have as good left hook as Ali so he totally relied on the jab more. And that was how his jab would be timed from time to time. Ali had a complete arsenal! Holmes was a bit clumsier as well in comparison. Even the first time Holmes spared with Ali, he was a coming back Ali. the phisical peak was behind him. According to autopsy Ali started secretly going to the Doctor in 1972 for his health problems, nd it started to take its toll over the next few years. that was a year after he gave Holmes his first black eye. and He also lied about the jab. he claim to made up. he learned the jab from Ali. I listen to how he explained the jab which is the exactly the same way Ali describes it in a 1960s video. but the only difference is he nick named that discription snake lick. But its described function is exactly the same. around 1976 Holmes appeared a bit quicker because Ali was getting slower and his words were becoming slurd as well. And during this time period Holmes went on his own. The fight Doctor quit working with Ali because he wanted him to quit. Holmes was a great fighter, but not as great as Ali inearly come back year's and definitely not the in his prime. He would have remained only Ali sparring partner.

@triplemakumbi9700

4 жыл бұрын

True man..if u listen him carefully..he doesn't talk full honesty about Ali..Greatest Mohammed Ali 🙏

One of the best boxers ever. He had the best jab in the business.

@jw-vx8im

4 жыл бұрын

Spot on way underrated

@courtneywalcott513

3 жыл бұрын

Robbed of beating Rocky’s record

@SinbadNJ

3 жыл бұрын

Larry Holmes is nothing but a jealous, sad and unwise person who is still begging for recognition and honor from the world.

@willjones4523

3 жыл бұрын

M N Holmes has never had the respect he deserved. Absolutely Clueless

@willjones4523

3 жыл бұрын

M N and to call him unwise he beat a lot of great boxers 😂and that’s not including Ali

Wow today is his birthday and im watching this video. He has a amazing persona. Happy birthday champ...

Possibly the greatest to put on gloves. His record speaks for itself.

@memyselfandi2506

3 жыл бұрын

@Wolfpak 4 life u can’t go round hating on women cos you’re a virgin, chill out

@memyselfandi2506

3 жыл бұрын

@Wolfpak 4 life 🤣I can’t stand lefties. I’m just not a virgin like u

Ali couldn't touch his nose when he fought Holmes.

@jasilhemd6813

4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you, when larry fought Ali the latter has already symptoms of Parkinson.

@kevdean9967

4 жыл бұрын

Yep and the last thing Holmes wanted was to fight Ali because he knew it was a no win situation. You can thank Don King for setting it up and when Ali was all beat up in the hospital King showed up with a briefcase containing 50 thousand dollars. Don proceeded to tell Ali that the gate wasn't as good as expected and he asked Ali if he could Ali sign off on the 2 million King still owed Ali for the briefcase with the 50 K. You know one "brother" helping another brother!!! Ali signed!!! King keeps his hair like that to hide the two horns!!!

@ramen9158

4 жыл бұрын

Had trouble*

@AxleTrade

4 жыл бұрын

@@kevdean9967 Don King. He's one of the worst, no denying that.

@Gamer-sv2mz

4 жыл бұрын

ali was over 35 years old ! pffff

20:40 That's a respectful amount of speed and power. There's also some accuracy there you can see it. This was one of the coolest interviews I've ever seen. Very cool.

@skipeveryday7282

3 жыл бұрын

It helps you understand why he kept fighting so long. Funny hes 64. I sparred a 64 year old ex pro a few years ago. I thought he was 50 tops going in but still went easy. Thing is though we ended up having a good spar. I'll never forget that. It's a slow decline not a freefall. Athletes usually retire due to injury accumulation not age.

Larry’s not lying...He was a bad man. Extremely underrated! Larry is an all time great. Top 5 all time.

@casualxxgamerxx9662

3 жыл бұрын

Ali, Foreman, Louis, Dempsey, Frazier, Marciano, Lewis, Holyfield, Jack Johnson etc and there's fighters like Patterson, Liston, Tyson, Ken Norton, Klitschko and many others in reserves. I can't have Larry anywhere near a top 5 of all time. He unfortunately for him beat no bodies during his 7 year title reign and lost to a cruiserweight Spinks twice. Him being in a weak era isn't his fault and he could've done well agasint some on the list there and beaten some, but him not getting a lot of recognition is unfair to a degree. However, this is partly bad luck with the era and opponents he had as well as being extremely unlikeable. He was a top 7 heavyweight in the 70s and a top 2 in the 80s and somewhere in top 10 in the 90s as a old man. He had a great jab and was a fine boxer who defended his title for 7 years, but he really has to come to terms with not being liked and stop being so bitter, just move on Larry it's fine.

@thebrain9384

5 ай бұрын

Yes, easily.

Holmes Larry “I got a PhD in common sense “ a true legend. ❤️ from Eritrea 🇪🇷.

I always looked at Holmes with great respect! He was amazing!

Larry Holmes was one of the most humble and respectful sportsman in the history he cried in the backroom after his fight with Ali because he felt bad for him because he respected him 🙏

@buddybeavers2691

3 жыл бұрын

He felt bad because he knew ali was sick!!!!

@wayne3093

Жыл бұрын

@@buddybeavers2691 No one knew he was sick then

@serenityinside1

5 ай бұрын

Oh yes they did . He was shaking etc visibly even then fgs 🙄.

Larry if you see this you you are appriciated👊🏽😎💯

Larry Holmes. Went 48-0, was a few weeks shy of his 35th birthday before he tasted defeat. Heavyweight champion for seven years, successfully defended the title 19 times but yeah, Ali and Tyson.

@tlig

4 жыл бұрын

He was actually already 35 when he tasted defeat (officially). He'd clearly lost his previous fight versus Williams.

@hassanx9423

4 жыл бұрын

What about Ali and Tyson ? It’s all about Joe Louis

@dyschromotopia

4 жыл бұрын

& he was robbed against MS

@millrock78

4 жыл бұрын

@Shaun Davenport He beat some great Fighters and stop quite a few from being grear

@drr3275

4 жыл бұрын

Wait a minute, Holmes was robbed against Spinks because the powers that be didn't want a black man tying or breaking Rocky Marciano's undefeated streak of 49-0. Holmes was aware of this and insulted the whole Marciano family by saying Rocky couldn't carry his jockstrap and since he was on HBO they could kiss his black behind, lol.

The Easton Assassin. He's in my Top 10 Greatest Heavyweight Boxers of all time.

@kingsnorkie

4 жыл бұрын

Had one of the best jabs ever.

@newzay50

4 жыл бұрын

Zavik 424 facts a beautiful jab

@rw8990

4 жыл бұрын

lombe Ng'andu definitely top10,Maybe top 8.

@SportsHDedits

4 жыл бұрын

top 10 ? Dont disrespect holmes is a top 5 you dont stay champion for 7 years for no reason, Best Jab ever period for a heavyweight, based on what ive seen in no particular order ali, foreman, holmes, Louis and Tyson

@LUKERs1196

4 жыл бұрын

1 Ali 2 Foreman 3 Holmes 4 Lewis 5 Holyfeild

I m glad to see Larry talk with search grace n intelligence.Great Champion

I think the main reason he didn't get more recognition is branding. Tyson, Ali, even Klitschko all have really distinctive looks and fighting styles, even names. Larry Holmes just looks like a generic 70's/80's boxer and overall the brand just isn't there even though the skills were. His 2 most famous fights were also both unfortunate in different ways and didn't really help.

@nature-gorillasetc8601

3 жыл бұрын

He's a rat

title is misleading and disrespectful towards holmes. to say he beat ali and fought tyson doesn't change the fact that his career outside of those two fights was nothing but legendary!

@DavidByrne85

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree mate. Disrespectful title

@thatismattjohnson978

4 жыл бұрын

When Larry lost to Tyson, he was old. Put the young Holmes(that beat up Ken Norton) in with Tyson. The loss to Tyson means nothing.

@Romans8-9

4 жыл бұрын

​@@thatismattjohnson978 Tyson was a beast in 87/88. Larry was 4 years older and went the distance with Holyfield in 1992 when Holyfield was in his prime. Give Tyson some credit.

@ADadWithoutKids

4 жыл бұрын

Actually it gives him way more respect than he deserves. Why does the title say beat Ali but only "fought" Tyson. He got his ass whupped by Tyson and if Ali was even a decade younger he would have smashed him to smithereens. If Ali was even younger, say, in the days when his fights were in black and white, Ali might even have killed him. Certainly his career and self esteem.

@isuckatthisgame

4 жыл бұрын

@@ADadWithoutKids the point is, his career would be equally great without these two fights

Love this interview! The guys did their thing with this one

Larry Holmes was one of the greatest heavyweights of all Time record speaks for it self.....

@SinbadNJ

3 жыл бұрын

Larry Holmes is nothing but a jealous, sad and unwise person who is still begging for recognition and honor from the world.

@clydelacy10

3 жыл бұрын

M N I don’t think that means now but to each his on thoughts

@Aerojet01

Жыл бұрын

@@SinbadNJ He may come across as jealous and sad, but when a fighter steps into a ring, he must have the drive and confidence to belief he is the best. That's something a fighter never loses even when he's in his 60's. Once a fighter always a fighter.

Wow we have many thing to learn from him.... God bless u n your family

Definently one of the top six heavyweights of all time, great heart and discipline, underrated by most boxing fans...

Loved Larry Holmes. I was young and he fought all through my high school and college years

Larry Holmes a real fighter and a class act. Thank you for the fights Larry!

True champion! Honest, great fighter.

I'm glad that Larry Holmes is finally getting his due justice all these YEARS after.... but Trevor Berbick also did what the title suggests lol

HE DIDNT TOPPLED ALI; ALI WAS ALREADY ILL AND THAT WOULDNT HAVE HAPPENED IN ALIS HEALTHY TIME

@dwannbrown2565

4 жыл бұрын

POINT BLANK!!!

@nippahut

4 жыл бұрын

correct Jamal Ali had even lost to Leon spinks before homes fight let that sink in!!

@SJ-ty5rw

4 жыл бұрын

People always forget .. it was Don King .. and Ali .. that were pressuring Larry to take the fight . Yet Larry gets all the blame .. how dare he fight a sick Ali ! that terrible bad man .. maybe Ali should have not fought when he was ILL and forget what Don King wanted

@godfather53

3 жыл бұрын

@@nippahut Ali wasn't close to his prime

This interview helped my understand and actually like Larry. It was great to watch and hangout with him so-to-speak. I always enjoy hearing the real inside story of a past era from a man in the drenches. Thanks Larry for your time on top..

Holmes was one of the greatest fighters and a real gentleman.

One of the greats! Very underrated. Top 5 for me. Maybe even top 3. Greatest jab in HW history.

@sagarmohanty4452

3 жыл бұрын

Isn’t Liston the real jab maestro?

@badsolja1

2 жыл бұрын

Sonny Liston have better left jab than Holmes Long reach big fist 14.5inch plus his tremendous power made his jab unstoppable He used to knock down and put some of his opponent with his jab

Larry is one of the greats no doubt

Holmes is a really great guy.

Wow I just love Larry holmes so fun to be with.. he deserves recognition

He looks great for someone in his 60s/70s. Awesome character

@hassanx9423

4 жыл бұрын

Jay black don’t crack

@del7538

4 жыл бұрын

The benefits of being a very technically gifted boxer over a slugger.

@imadeyoureadthis1500

4 жыл бұрын

del 75 foreman was a slugger and he is very healthy

@J.C.117

4 жыл бұрын

@@imadeyoureadthis1500 That's because he stopped boxing when he was 28 I believe and had retired for 10 years and came back at age 38. So he missed all of those extra 10 years of punishment or else he would be talking like how Hoyfield is today

@dyschromotopia

4 жыл бұрын

@@imadeyoureadthis1500 foreman was a force of nature, far more technical than he is given credit for...he threw wrecking ball punches, timed with chilling accuracy to devastating effect. the foot pounds of pressure that was measured from his punch power was pt into context as being in excess of the force required to break the back of an average man when hit with a body shot. IMO, the hardest puncher of all time.......see JF x 2 & KN

Larry was a great, great boxer. Never got the credit he deserved. Lookin' good, Larry!

@SinbadNJ

3 жыл бұрын

Larry Holmes is nothing but a jealous, sad and unwise person who is still begging for recognition and honor from the world.

This was a very entertaining segment. He seems very humble. In a boxers mind you never want to think your not better than your opponent.

Best Larry Holmes interview I’ve seen

@alexshoneya

3 жыл бұрын

so true

That's a pretty misleading title... he wasnt the man who toppled ali... thats like saying bellew toppled haye or danny williams toppled tyson.. jus much worse.. because Holmes has incredible achievements and was one of the atg hws

@saz19s8

4 жыл бұрын

Sky Sports are always over the top with their titles

@junaidahmed2235

4 жыл бұрын

plus the Ali he fought was a diminished Ali

@zeizaze5159

4 жыл бұрын

Junaid Ahmed that's not Larry's fault though is it. If Ali and his handlers felt he was past it then they shouldve denied the fight, all Larry did was do his job.

@alistairhann2094

4 жыл бұрын

Totally on point reply. Holmes toppled Ali in the same sense Tyson toppled Holmes... Clickbait video title for people who know nothing about boxing.

@alistairhann2094

4 жыл бұрын

@@zeizaze5159 True. Although the pride Holmes seems to take in the 'victory' is extremely distasteful.

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME INTERVIEW!

Legend has it the best boxers in the world dont sound tough but are

Larry Holmes is one of my favorites but he's always been envious of Ali, Larry didn't fight George Foreman, he didn't fight Joe Frazier either, and he beat Ken Norton by one point, Ali has 21 world defenses and in total 24 world championship fights won, Larry fought Ali's leftovers and unnamed wrestlers, there's no comparison possible... Muhammad Ali will always be the goat

@vlLEGTxSQUADX

4 жыл бұрын

Bullshit holmes fought his own ppl

@vtggas_2958

4 жыл бұрын

@@vlLEGTxSQUADX What do you mean

@vlLEGTxSQUADX

4 жыл бұрын

@@vtggas_2958 he built his own legacy

@vtggas_2958

4 жыл бұрын

@@vlLEGTxSQUADX Yeah, I think he was a good man but he's not that famous actually.

@louduva9849

4 жыл бұрын

Ali lost to Norton THREE TIMES, though. Surely that has to count for something?

Tyson didn't have '3 or 4' title defences, he had 8, the third most consecutive ever. and he was champ for over 3 years, not 7 months. I know Mike killed you Larry but no need to lie.

@charlesbronson4784

4 жыл бұрын

Nicky Sull 9 defences : Bonecrusher, Thomas, Tucker, Biggs, Holmes, Tubbs, Spinks, Bruno, The Truth Williams.

@Orange6921

4 жыл бұрын

Larry had 20 consecutive defenses.

@robertkulikowski6380

4 жыл бұрын

And Tyson unified belts

@solidcake3401

4 жыл бұрын

Holmes had over 20... Tyson had 9 against bums,crackheads and shot to bits fighters like Holmes at the time.. Larry holmes in the late 70's early 80's was phenomenal

@robertkulikowski6380

4 жыл бұрын

@@solidcake3401 Holmes defended title against a lot of bums. Spinks and Wiliams beat Holmes.

Larry Holmes is a class act inside and outside the ring.

@Copperfrom_prettybloodirl

4 жыл бұрын

@Steve tang0 what he say

@gunnyakdo1653

4 жыл бұрын

@Steve tang0 holmes also said in that interview that he has much respect for the marciano family but was pissed off because he couldnt break the record of marciano due to political issues

@fender1000100

4 жыл бұрын

He is a class TWAT.

@fastfreddie1290

4 жыл бұрын

@Black Watch never made predictions...never degraded his opponents ...what the hell are you talking about ?

@James-hh1lq

4 жыл бұрын

Sour grapes a 20 year old kicked his ass.

Larry was just misunderstood by many but in this interview...he's a humble person and truly one of the greatest.

His stats are great ! Larry Holmes is one of the best heavy weights ever” for his time he deserves recognition and respect

I like u Holmes but give Ali credit he was over the hill when u beat him. Mike Tyson gave u credit when he knocked u out with that shot to the forehead.He said i couldn't have touched a young Larry Holmes,Maybe he could have but he gave an over the hill Larry Holmes credit, he gave you plenty of respect.

@cruedust

4 жыл бұрын

Great comment and perfectly said.

@arshadmohamed6330

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing, he should be more humble. He couldn't knockout an Ali at 2% and got completely knocked into another dimension by Tyson, he's not the Greatest but whatever floats his boat

@RevoltingRudi

4 жыл бұрын

mike allway gives respect to past figthers, ali, louis, dempsey, liston etc.. never hear of him shitting on opponents outside of figthing promos.

@stevenhedley9617

3 жыл бұрын

@UCBLcjk5JweXPladOZGqj64w trying to KO Ali from the first bell till the end !!!! Instead !! Karma ! Got to him just like ALI ???👊

@kevinwiltshire2217

3 жыл бұрын

When the doctors check out each fighter before the fight Ali couldn't even pass the test where you have to close your eyes and touch your noise. The medication he was talking for his disease really messed him up. That fight should have never happened.

I always rated Holmes and thought he deserved more recognition.

@stevenhedley9617

4 жыл бұрын

Not in my top ten heavyweight of all time ! Maybe top50 ?

@achohan8760

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevenhedley9617 exactly

without doubt holmes was one of the greatest heavyweights ever

@Ehrle6969

Жыл бұрын

No

@paulmichaelrichardson6582

Жыл бұрын

@@Ehrle6969 yes

@Ehrle6969

Жыл бұрын

@@paulmichaelrichardson6582 spinks and mike disagree

@paulmichaelrichardson6582

Жыл бұрын

@@Ehrle6969 clueless

@Ehrle6969

Жыл бұрын

@@paulmichaelrichardson6582 u yea, holmes is weak asf got oneshoted with the greatest of ease

A down-to-earth, excellent interview. Thank you for sharing it. My regards to Larry Holmes.

Wonderful interview. Loved it during lockdown

@flare3854

4 жыл бұрын

True that

The disrespect in the title! He should be remembered for much more then that!

@Mach15-20

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

Them guys are so humble

Thank Larry for your great narative and sense of humor really enjoyed the setting i can listern for day in thank Bro..

Larry was A great fighter because he learned from Ali & that's why Ali was mad because Holmes took from him & wasn't giving him has recommendations for it like now he saying he's the greatest of all time you can't take that from Ali cause you wouldn't have beat Ali if he wasn't sick....

@diamonddelagarde225

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know why people think Ali would have beat Larry Holmes neither guy was invincible..Ali couldn't beat Larry when they sparred so why wouldn't he beat him in a real fight people really seem to think Ali taught Larry Holmes Larry Holmes was a fighter before he ever sparred with Ali an he also had one of the best trainers in boxing history

Larry has the perfect blend of confidence and humility yet, still shows some bitterness. and rightfully so! I think the one thing he lacked over Ali is he was not a colorful personality and media sensation. what he lacked over Tyson is not being a raging maniac. I have much respect for this man in and out of the ring!!

@pb12661

4 жыл бұрын

larry holmes is and never was humble. smh

@s2knightryder

4 жыл бұрын

Confidence? He’s obviously arrogant about his height and belittling Tyson’s height. Since when did his height ever stop him from knocking out a majority of fighters taller than him?

I just love Larry Holmes, thanks for the interview.

Credit where credit it due, the man who beat the GREATEST, Respect!

Ali would have inflated he eyes 👀 and send him to the hospital for months but unfortunately he was already sick for a year before that fight, with Parkinson’s 😷 still didn’t get knocked out, if I were Holmes I wouldn’t consider it a fight, Just think about the fight of Ali and George Forman that lasted 1 hour and 37 minutes taking the hardest punches ever to rate by Forman he made him loose tired went down on the ring got him knocked out with three fastest punches and finished the game. No one like Ali he is more than boxer 🥊 he was a leader

@newzay50

4 жыл бұрын

said lag nigga wat r yu talkin bout...ali purposely fought holmes to pass the torch cuz he knew he was sick. Ali told larry holmes that he better not hold back on him n larry holmes felt bad beating ali, larry holmes held his own and is a great in his own right

@longstandingemperor5009

4 жыл бұрын

newzay50 ignore people who know nothing about boxing

@EventHorizon85

4 жыл бұрын

If Ali won against Foreman, it’s thanks to Holmes. He was his sparring partner at the time and hammered his abs over and over again to get them ready for the fight against Big Goeorge. He agreed to fight Ali only because he was broke and needed the money. He held back and cried after the match. Much respect for this man

@jimsimpson3334

4 жыл бұрын

said lag Someone had to come along post Ali. It was Larry Holmes. He did a great job. Extreme competitor.

@paulanthony5274

4 жыл бұрын

1 hour and 37 minutes? It went 8 rounds,more like 30 minutes

I always thought Larry Holmes was one of the most efficient fighters ever. Like he made his punches count. He wasted no punches. He had a high punch connection rate. He was very accurate with his punches.

@billbeam9553

4 жыл бұрын

Also appears Holmes wasn't in the best shape or as he said they moved the fight up with Tyson cutting his training time down. But physically he seemed slower, less confident and couldn't get out of the way of Tyson's haymakers. I think a prime Larry Holmes could have beaten Tyson. Just like Buster Douglas did to Tyson. A good prime boxer like Holmes or Douglas can beat a Tyson. That's all assuming they don't get caught with one of Mikes vicious hooks or uppercuts. Tyson was a monster with his body shots to both sides followed with his vicious uppercuts that would drop anyone.

Great, great jab!!!

This is the most real i’ve ever seen Mr. Holmes, he was very humble. He honestly could’ve fought in any era

"The man who toppled Muhammad Ali and fought Mike Tyson" When are you doing a video for Trevor Berbick?

@tintomara6209

4 жыл бұрын

You beat me to it!

On a pound for pound level, he was one of the most skilled heavyweights ever. The most underrated heavyweight of all time. The great Larry Holmes

larry you will always be recognised as a true deep legend, top man, always be up there in your prime you was awsome

Larry Holmes, you were my favorite.

Larry Holmes was just as good as many heavyweight champions he beat great fighters in his prime

Everybody forgets how dominant of a champ Holmes was, just because of being knocked out by Tyson. People have short memories. Holmes fight vs Mercer just showed his mettle.

@itahir02

3 жыл бұрын

He had great fights with Tim Witherspoon, William the truth, later with Holyfield, he beat Mercer at 42, only problem is, his bragging beating a sick Ali makes people upset and undermine all his success!!

@76WestSports

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@ignited2aspire72

3 жыл бұрын

@@itahir02 agreed

@badsolja1

2 жыл бұрын

@rana tahir Tim Witherspoon got robbed that game

What a great interview! Larry is so real.

Great show, wish there were more of these interviews

After I'm done with this interview of Holmes minimizing MIke Tyson's career, I'm going to watch their fight where Mike kicks his ass.

@MrTajazikria

4 жыл бұрын

Tyson beat a 38 year old Holmes who was already retired for 2 years.

@gaetanogioeni8264

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrTajazikria Mike tyson did beat 6 out of 8 hall of famers.....

@slavicapybara_7892

4 жыл бұрын

@@gaetanogioeni8264 can you name those 6?

@gaetanogioeni8264

4 жыл бұрын

@@slavicapybara_7892 tubs, biggs, Spinks Holmes, Bruno, tillis

@slavicapybara_7892

4 жыл бұрын

@@gaetanogioeni8264 ok tnx man i dunno why wilder was talking that tyson fought only 2 hall of famers

Ali was past his prime when holmes beat ali, but still, holmes was one of the greatest !

@mikegonzalez2922

3 жыл бұрын

Are we already had Parkinson's disease and Larry Holmes couldn't drop him!!!! He only hit the canvas four times in his entire career!!!!

You were one of the best in history.....🍁

Ali 1967 before they striped his title was the best heavy weight boxer in history. Fastest heavy weight there was nobody beats a prime Ali. The younger generation don't remember how tough Ali was He backed his mouth also Said Foreman in 8 he called it month's before the fight. Goat

Only casuals don't give Larry his dues. One of the greatest ever and he got robbed against Spinks for political reasons as the power's that be did not want him breaking Rocky's record.

@shash8737

4 жыл бұрын

Nope....Spinks beat Holmes in their first meeting, Hands down no argument on that ....but the second time holmes got robbed

@carlitosur7949

4 жыл бұрын

Crawford be on the wrong side of them streets..You dig?

@christiandunkley-clark7038

4 жыл бұрын

@@shash8737 Exactly , Spinks was incredible in the first fight but Larry turned it around in the rematch.

@dyschromotopia

4 жыл бұрын

@@shash8737 hands down, lol.......MS, the LHW lost emphatically imo & the opinion of the majority of world boxing. & he was thought to be Tyson's toughest test, someone that many thought would win or at the very least, push Tyson to limits. we all witnessed what kind of HW MS truly was in those 92 seconds.

@shash8737

4 жыл бұрын

@@dyschromotopia Yes I agree that Spinks lost badly to Tyson...He was in that ring for one big final payday....lol as a matter of fact he would have fainted in the ring had the fight been delayed even for a bit, That's for another day, But in the first fight with Larry holmes , He boxed superbly moved very well in the ring and outboxed Larry, you watch the fight closely and you will know....as far as the second match is concerned there is no doubt Larry won it.

I love larry holms his greatness sadly goes unrecognized because of the time he fought in between ali & tyson but in reality he had one of the greatest jabs of all time he had a ton of heart & skill im glad people are still acknowledging him he deserves it.

What a class act..top 5 of all time! I'm glad he acknowledged he quit as a younger fighter..he never quit thereafter...we can all remember that..it's okay to quit...recompose...and never quit thereafter...What a champion!

Holmes is a great man. Very respectful of Ali. Acknowledges what he learned from him.

Larry Holmes should be remembered for more than just beating Ali

@therealc.t.7085

4 жыл бұрын

Shouldn’t even be remembered for that all all. Meaningless accomplishment for anyone who understands the circumstances.

@longstandingemperor5009

4 жыл бұрын

Alpha Male Lifestyle TV what should he be remembered for?

@therealc.t.7085

4 жыл бұрын

It’s a tough situation for Larry, he’s one of the most skilled heavys of all time but he never had a great contemporary to elevate him. His biggest accomplishment was his long championship reign, second to only Joe Louis if I’m not mistaken(Wlad Klitschko might have passed Larry, I can’t recall). His signature fight is his fight with Ken Norton I’d say.

@beevee2312

4 жыл бұрын

@@longstandingemperor5009 Being one of the greatest heavyweight champions ever. The Ali win was meaningless.

@Ijustinsultedyou

4 жыл бұрын

FTW_SLiCK Actually he won’t be remembered for beating Ali at all. Ali was 37 years old and already displaying symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. That wasn’t a credible win. Ali was in his 20th year as a pro. Way past his prime

I'm 54 yrs old..I remember you very well Larry..I still have the news paper pictures cut off..in my pictures album..back home.....Mexico

He was my favorite fighter when I was around 7 or 8 yrs.old.

Ali and Tyson - 2 colossal greats on either side of Holmes legendary run. This duality dimmed the lights significantly on his glittering career, period.

Most underrated heavyweight champion ever

Larry Deserved the name Easton Assassin,because in his time he was!!!

This guy is probably the most underrated HW ever. He really was one of the best HW and not many will mention it

great interview i enjoyed it

Ali was 75 years old when they fought!

@clementine2001

4 жыл бұрын

38....

@hassanx9423

4 жыл бұрын

N͓̽u͓̽t͓̽m͓̽e͓̽g͓̽ dumb kid...

The end of the title should be "...and got destroyed by Mike Tyson." 👍

I really enjoyed this interview. He is the greatest.

Great interview