larry holmes

Twilight Zone: Strange things happen when a boxer sticks around

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Twilight Zone: Strange things happen when a boxer sticks around

Boxers can experience some bizarre things as they near the end of their careers. Their bodies weaken, their skills diminish, and they seem to get stuck in the past. Once feeling invincible, they now find themselves repeatedly brought back to life by money-hungry promoters. They travel to exotic places, participating in gimmick matches for money … Read more

The Art of the Comeback: How Larry Holmes defied both Father Time and the fat lady waiting to sing

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By Declan Warrington WHEN Larry Holmes first retired after successive and unexpected defeats by Michael Spinks that stopped him equalling and surpassing Rocky Marciano’s 49-0 record, he had already permanently established himself among the finest heavyweights to have lived. When he was then offered the chance to fight Mike Tyson – 21 months after retiring … Read more