Fire chief answers council questions Feb 29, 2008
I m not a quitter, I have ran 82 marathons and sparred with (former world heavyweight champion) Larry Holmes and have never quit anything, Chief Davis said Thursday. We are going to have 100 percent efficiency in this department. (Scranton Times, PA)
Larry Holmes...Who Never Forgot His NEPA Roots...Inducted into IBHOF Dec 14, 2007
SCRANTON - When I was a junior in high school, I went to Scranton to see Larry Holmes fight Lucien Hernandez ... We're very pleased and excited to welcome Larry Holmes to the International Boxing Hall of Fame, Executive Director Ed Brophy told TWI Sports ... The crowds have gotten bigger every year and we expect that trend to continue with the induction of someone like Larry Holmes. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)
MLB sees Mitchell draft before release Dec 12, 2007
BOXING Holmes rings up Hall of Fame induction Former world heavyweight champion Larry Holmes has been elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, N.Y. Joining him in the 2008 class were 11 others boxers and ring personalities chosen by members of the Boxing Writers Association and a panel of international boxing historians. He will be enshrined as the longest reigning world heavyweight champion, holding the title for nearly seven years (1978-85). (Boston Globe)
Holmes inducted into Boxing Hall of Fame Dec 12, 2007
Larry Holmes takes spot in Boxing Hall of Fame - MSNBC Wire Services - msnbc ... Larry Holmes takes spot in Boxing Hall of Fame ... Yet Larry Holmes always seemed to have to justify himself as a champion. (MSNBC -- Sports)
12 people to be added to hall Dec 12, 2007
Larry Holmes, heavyweight, 69-6, 44 KOs. Eddie Perkins, welterweight, 75-20-2, 21 KOs. (USA Today -- Sports)
Tiger nabs PGA Player of Year Dec 12, 2007
From wire, special reports December 12, 2007. No one came close to matching Tiger Woods on the PGA Tour, which is becoming as predictable as Woods being voted the PGA Tour player of the year. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Briefs | Holmes heads 12-man Hall of Fame class Dec 12, 2007
Larry Holmes made 20 successful title defenses ... Heavyweight Holmes held title for more than seven years: Larry Holmes took his place in the International Boxing Hall of Fame on Tuesday. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Lo Duca, Nationals agree on 1-year deal Dec 12, 2007
Larry Holmes highlights the 2008 list of inductees into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, N.Y.. Holmes, the longest reigning world heavyweight champion in boxing history, will be inducted June 8 along with junior welterweight champion Eddie Perkins. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Holmes in Boxing Hall of Fame Dec 12, 2007
Yet Larry Holmes always seemed to have to justify himself as a champion ... "Larry Holmes was probably the most underappreciated heavyweight champion in history," said trainer Emanuel Steward, a 1996 Hall of Fame inductee ... Heavyweight boxing champion Larry Holmes received the ultimate validation of his career Tuesday when he was named to the 2008 induction class of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Battle to be the greatest of them all Dec 8, 2007
"Larry Holmes beat Muhammad Ali. Ezzard Charles beat Joe Louis. And here's the best example - although Gene Tunney twice beat Jack Dempsey, Dempsey not only retained his popularity over Tunney but he's looked at by history as the greater fighter.". Hatton will go into the ring tonight, in front of a crowd of 16,000, knowing that he faces a man carrying an accolade that few have earned. (Guardian Unlimited)
Glitter and glitz just not fitting for sweet science Dec 5, 2007
Crystal chandeliers are fine, in their place. Hang them in ballrooms. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Maybe you should just button it, champ Nov 22, 2007
Larry Holmes has clashed with Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and Ken Norton , yet admits his verbal jab at an American icon was ultimately more painful than anything he endured inside the ring ... How many professional defeats did Larry Holmes wind up with. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Holmes still haunted by Marciano remark Nov 21, 2007
Holly Stein / Getty Images fileLarry Holmes possessed a lethal jab that wore down his opponents and set them up for the inevitable fight-ending flurry ... WASHINGTON - Larry Holmes has clashed with Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and Ken Norton yet admits his own verbal jab at an American icon was ultimately more painful than anything he endured inside the ring. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Notebook: Bowe throwing his hat into world of MMA Nov 10, 2007
It was incredible to see a man that large throw punches that fast, said Leonard Castillon, 93, who saw Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali and Larry Holmes fight. He had all of the tools. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Wall Street Traders Set to Knock Each Other Out: Bear Stearns Vs. Goldman Nov 2, 2007
Tom Ferraro, an equities trader at New York investment firm Ingalls & Snyder LLC, called on former heavyweight champion Larry Holmes for extra training and strategy advice. Holmes is a friend of Ferraro's uncle in Easton, Pennsylvania. (Bloomberg)
In football or boxing, Bryan delivers the hits Oct 25, 2007
In the ring, one of the nation's top 18-year-old super-heavyweight boxers depends on his explosiveness and a jab he likens to that of Larry Holmes. On the line, though, Bryan says he has to become more like Holmes and less like Ali. (Albany Times Union)
Holyfield, soon to be 45, fights Ibragimov and eyes 5th heavyweight title Oct 13, 2007
This will be Holyfield's 23rd title bout in a 20-year heavyweight career in which he has beaten Mike Tyson (twice), Foreman, Larry Holmes, Riddick Bowe and Michael Dokes. But he hasn't held any of the various belts since outpointing John Ruiz in 2000 at Las Vegas to be WBA champ. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Holyfield continues to chase his dream Oct 11, 2007
Hes beaten Mike Tyson twice, and counts George Foreman and Larry Holmes among other wins. But when Holyfield bids for a fifth world title by challenging unbeaten WBO champion Sultan Ibragimov on Saturday, it will be only six days before his 45th birthday a number that has many wondering if he should even be allowed in the Khodynka Arena ring. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Get rich or go home Sep 11, 2007
But it also led to a past-his-prime fighter fending off the likes of Earnie Shavers and Larry Holmes. They sizzled his brain with punches until he became a ring magician whose tricks had decayed. (Daily Orange, NY)
Elton John out, Ozzy in for Rapid City concert Sep 8, 2007
He'll probably cancel at the last minute like everyone else wrote on Sep 7, 2007 5:58 PM:" Ozzy rocks man! It's not like seeing legendary Mahamad Ali in his Larry Holmes fight but it would have been a better concert if we had him here in his prime! ". Gee. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Dogs find a power running duo Sep 7, 2007
There, on the TV screen, was Clemson's highly touted duo of C.J. Spiller and James Davis, throwing one-two body and head shots at the Florida State defense like it was Gerry Cooney and they were Larry Holmes. Brant Sanderlin/AJC. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Sports celebs visit Maine Diner Aug 9, 2007
When asked his opinion of the best fighter he ever covered, Sheridan quickly responded by naming former Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes, partly because the more probable choices of Muhammad Ali and Rocky Marciano were somewhat before his time. Reader Reaction These discussions and our forums are not moderated. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Holyfield handed title shot at 44 Aug 4, 2007
He has defeated Mike Tyson, Foreman, Larry Holmes, Riddick Bowe, Moorer, John Ruiz and Hasim Rahman. Holyfield said the fight was the first step on his way to unifying the titles once more. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Klitschko best heavyweight, but division isn't what it used to be Jul 10, 2007
Even Larry Holmes was a pretty good fighter. I tried to watch Klitschko's TKO over Lamon Brewster Saturday, but had to turn it off after the fifth round. (The Daily Texan, TX)
GAMBLING ... GOLD RUSH? Jul 2, 2007
Fellow celebs including Rodney Dangerfield, Larry Holmes and Bubba Smith soon follow suit. 1998 -- The U.S. Justice Department issues felony arrest warrants for Cohen, Schillinger, Ware and 18 other Americans for their roles in the illegal operation of a half dozen different Internet casinos and sports books around the world. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
25 years later, Holmes and Cooney remember fight that divided America Jul 1, 2007
Gerry Cooney had just lost two points for hitting low, and both Larry Holmes and the desert heat had combined to sap his strength ... It wasn't about Larry Holmes, he said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Local Teams Today Jun 22, 2007
1979 -- Larry Holmes stops Mike Weaver in the 12th round to retain the WBC heavyweight title at Madison Square Garden in New York. 1994 -- The Houston Rockets, led by Hakeem Olajuwon, win their first NBA title, beating New York 90-84 in Game 7 of the finals. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Fighting in the open Jun 19, 2007
Since his stunning defeat of Tommy Morrison to retain his WBO title, he's lost to Larry Holmes, Evander Holyfield, and Lennox Lewis, and was beaten in two K-1 kickboxing bouts. Slice says he's in the best shape of his life. (Boston Globe)
Muhammad Ali's Fight Jun 10, 2007
He had evident signs of decreasing motor skills during a fight against Larry Holmes in 1980. Parkinson's disease was diagnosed soon after, and it was noted that his illness was probably brought on by repetitive head trauma. (Suite101.com)
Caribbean imposters hounded into the doghouse May 27, 2007
Those of us who sat at ringside when Larry Holmes punished the elderly Muhammad Ali all those years ago could recognise Pietersen's agitation. The moment passed, of course, and just as Holmes renewed his murderous assault upon Ali, so Pietersen returned to the task of pulling, driving, hooking and cutting his way to the most comfortable double-century he will ever score. (This is London)
Missouri among states with biggest gaps in 911 coverage May 2, 2007
Morgan County dispatcher Larry Holmes talks with a woman reporting a domestic disturbance as deputies respond to her location Friday in Versailles. Because the 911 call came in on a landline, the address of the disturbance was immediately available. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Calzaghe breaks hand in win over Manfredo Apr 11, 2007
Saturday's win was Calzaghe's 20th title defense, drawing him even with Bernard Hopkins and Larry Holmes and moving within five of Joe Louis' record. He also improved to 43-0, within sight of Rocky Marciano's 49-0. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Sports Briefs: Nobiz wins Wood Apr 8, 2007
It was Calzaghe's 20th successful defense since he won the title from Chris Eubank in 1997, equaling Bernard Hopkins and Larry Holmes and moving within five of Joe Louis' record. Manfredo fell to 26-4. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Manfredo looks for own Rocky ending vs. Calzaghe Apr 7, 2007
Calzaghe, a 34-year-old lefthander, can equal the record set by Larry Holmes and Bernard Hopkins for successful defenses in front of about 35,000 fans today at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. But Manfredo, who has a 25-3 record with 11 KOs, used Stallone's most famous film character to illustrate he believes in his own Hollywood ending against the Welshman, who is 42-0. (Boston Globe)
Calzaghe fighting for history Mar 25, 2007
If Calzaghe (42-0, 31 knockouts) defends the belt against Manfredo -- and he is an overwhelming favorite to do so -- he would become the first Brit ever to make 20 successful defenses, and would tie Bernard Hopkins and Larry Holmes for the fourth-best streak all time. Advertisement. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
More of this story Mar 22, 2007
Jack Dempsey, Floyd Patterson, Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Larry Holmes, George Foreman, Evander Holyfield are just a handful of those who tried to recapture the fire and glory of youth with faded skills. Tommy Morrison is looking to buck the trend. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Reggie Miller with Mavs is a scary thought Mar 14, 2007
We know what happened with the true greatest, Muhammad Ali, when he kept coming back, against Trevor Berbick and Larry Holmes, his vital and irreplaceable voice taken from the world no doubt in those last beatings he took. Look at your local park or YMCA or summer league softball field to see how difficult it is for competitors to give it up past their time. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cooney adds boxing flavor to Sports Night festivities Mar 9, 2007
Gerry Cooney's claim to fame may have been a 1982 prize fight against Larry Holmes, but he Great White Hope was best known for his devastating left hook to the body and was among the hardest-hitting heavyweights to ever step foot in a professional boxing ring ... In 1980 he earned the No. 1 WBC ranking, had fought in a number of nationally televised events and eventually challenged Larry Holmes. (Hornell Evening Tribune, NY)
Holy Cow! Bayside's Maddalone to fight Hall of Famer Mar 9, 2007
While he isn't nearly the same fighter who beat the likes of Lennox Lewis, Mike Tyson, Larry Holmes and George Forman, Holyfield is still a huge step up in class for Maddalone. In addition to preparing to fight Maddalone, Holyfield has been fending off rumors of steroid use fueled by recent published reports. (Queens Village Times, NY)
Holyfield's next foe to wear him down Feb 28, 2007
Hes defeated 16 world champions, including bouts with Mike Tyson, George Foreman, Riddick Bowe and Larry Holmes. Perhaps his most famous bout was in 1997, when Tyson bit Holyfields ear. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Golden Boy Channels Bill Gates, Not Mike Tyson: Scott Soshnick Feb 27, 2007
We saw it from Larry Holmes, Roberto Duran, Lennox Lewis -- even Rocky Balboa, who is back for a sixth installment in theaters. A lot of times it's because of financial reasons,'' De La Hoya says. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Chuck Finder: Sideshow? Nope, it's just boxing Feb 25, 2007
Jim Braddock, Cassius Clay/Muhammad Ali, Larry Holmes, Mike Tyson, Oscar de la Hoya and Bernard Hopkins are just a few of the comeback commodities proving that boxers never retire, they merely go on hiatus, or "go away for awhile" -- i.e. prison. Such instant dramas are what transform the squared circle into a stage, but the importance of that stage seems to be eroding. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Scranton’s fighting chance Feb 22, 2007
Not easy, considering when nationally televised boxing last hit Scranton, WFB heavyweight champion Larry Holmes and challenger Lucien Rodriguez were battling at the Watres Armory on March 27, 1983. I knew we d get the 1,500 or 1,600 diehard boxing fans, Nehme said. (Scranton Times, PA)
- Big interview: Evander Holyfield talks to Thomas Hauser Feb 5, 2007
Between 1990 and 1995, he had lucrative title fights against Buster Douglas, George Foreman, Bert Cooper, Larry Holmes, Ray Mercer, Michael Moorer (twice), and Riddick Bowe (three times). Then, beginning with the first Tyson fight in 1996, he fought 11 times under the Don King Productions banner for gross purses in excess of pounds 60m. (Guardian Unlimited -- Sport)
Champ of champions Jan 21, 2007
An ill-fated comeback bid saw Ali stopped by Larry Holmes in the 11th round in 1980. Ali climbed into the ring for the final time on December 11, 1981, at Nassau, Bahamas, and lost a 10-round decision to Jamaican Trevor Berbick. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Continue reading Jan 17, 2007
He won the World Toughman heavyweight title five times, once defeated "Hurricane" Pete McNeeley by KO in the first round and lost a 10-round decision to World Boxing Champion Larry Holmes in 2002. Also featured on the card is Lemoore's Poppies "Tachi Kid" Martinez (9-2). (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Men's Basketball Takes on Mids in Second Weekend of League Play Jan 13, 2007
All luncheons are held at Larry Holmes Ringside Restaurant in Easton. Head coach and select student-athletes will be available for interviews at the luncheons. (Goleopards.com)
Boxing off canvas in good fight town Jan 13, 2007
Boxing, in Scranton and as a sport, is a long way from where it was even in March 1983, when Larry Holmes defended his world heavyweight championship here against France s Lucien Rodriquez. It s farther still from the 1970s, when Mr. Holmes made his reputation in Scranton as Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier and George Foreman battled on the world stage. (Scranton Times, PA)
Card on ESPN2 7-bout boxing event to be televised nationally Jan 11, 2007
It will be the first card in Scranton to be televised nationally since Larry Holmes defended the world heavyweight title against Lucien Rodriguez at the Watres Armory in 1983. Bouts haven t been finalized. (Scranton Times, PA)
Leopards To Ring In 2007 At Home Against Princeton Jan 3, 2007
LAFAYETTE BASKETBALL MEDIA LUNCHEON: The Lafayette basketball programs will be available for their second media luncheon of the 2006-07 season on Thursday, Jan. 4 at Larry Holmes Restaurant dowtown. Head coach , along with two Lafayette players, will be on hand. (Goleopards.com)
Bad ideas (Bob Cohn) Jan 3, 2007
Bad ideas - Sports - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper. January 3, 2007 Sports. (Washington Times)
