“My jab is as fast as a cobra's strike.”

About Larry Holmes

Boxer • American

Larry Holmes was the WBC heavyweight champion from 1978 to 1983 and the lineal heavyweight champion from 1980 to 1985. Known for his powerful and technically proficient left jab, Holmes successfully defended his title...

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