An overview of the childhood and early education of Larry Holmes, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Larry Holmes, an American former professional boxer, reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1978 to 1985. Widely regarded as one of boxing's all-time heavyweight greats, Holmes boxed professionally from 1973 to 2002. Known as "the Easton Assassin" due to his upbringing in Easton, Pennsylvania, he distinguished himself with his jab and overall boxing skills, securing a prominent place in boxing history.
On November 3, 1949, Larry Holmes was born. He later became a professional boxer.
In 1954, Larry Holmes's family moved to Easton, Pennsylvania.
In 1974, Muhammad Ali fought George Foreman, before his fight with Larry Holmes.
In 1979, Larry Holmes married Diane Robinson, with whom he has two children. He also has three daughters from two previous relationships.
In 1980, Larry Holmes's younger brother, Mark Holmes, began his career as a middleweight boxer.
On November 6, 1986, Larry Holmes announced his retirement from boxing.
In 1987, Larry Holmes's younger brother, Mark Holmes, ended his career as a middleweight boxer.
In 1988, Ray Mercer won an Olympic Gold Medal before his fight with Larry Holmes.
In June 1996, after knocking out Anthony Willis, Larry Holmes announced that unless he received a shot at the title, the fight against Willis was likely to be his last.
On January 23, 1999, a scheduled fight between Larry Holmes and George Foreman at the Astrodome in Houston was called off by Foreman because the promoter failed to meet the deadline for paying him the remaining $9 million of his purse.
On July 27, 2002, Larry Holmes's final fight took place in Norfolk, Virginia, where he defeated Eric "Butterbean" Esch in a 10-round unanimous decision.
In 2002, Larry Holmes ended his professional boxing career.
In 2008, Larry Holmes owned two restaurants, a nightclub, a training facility, an office complex, a snack food bar and slot machines.
In 2014, Larry Holmes sold his business complex in Easton to entrepreneur Gerald Gorman, CEO of mail.com.
As of 2019, Larry Holmes is living in Palmer Township, Pennsylvania, near Easton.
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