Larry Holmes Wanted to Stop Muhammad Ali Fight, Ref Told Him "Shut Up & Box", Cried After (Part 3)
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Larry Holmes defeated Ken Norton for the heavyweight championship and defended his title seven times before facing Muhammad Ali. The former champ spoke on his title defenses, including the tough bout against Mike Weaver. Prior to the Ali fight, Holmes hadn't received the proper respect of a heavyweight champion due to the large shadow Ali cast over the division. Holmes admitted that he knew he was in a no-win situation against Ali because if he won, critics would shrug off the victory due to Ali's age.
Larry Holmes continued to speak on the bout against Muhammad Ali by explaining the circumstances surrounding the fight. While many believe Ali was dealing with Parkinson's Disease during that time, Holmes rejected that belief and claims Ali had his faculties during the fight. Holmes added that Ali didn't have Parkinson's until after their fight and claims he told Ali not to fight him but Ali wanted the money. According to the former champ, Ali was paid $10 million for the bout and he was paid $3 million even though he was the defending champion.
Larry Holmes described his 1980 victory over Muhammad Ali, which was the first time in Ali's career where he had a fight stopped. Holmes claimed Ali's trainer, Angelo Dundee, knew Ali had no chance against him because he knew all of Ali's habits after being his sparring partner. Holmes revealed that he wasn't hitting Ali with a closed fist for much of the fight despite attendees encouraging him to beat Ali up. The former heavyweight champ also described crying after the fight and going to Ali's dressing room to tell him he'd always be the greatest in his eyes.
Best jab maybe ever of any fighter. Larry Holmes is underrated, under appreciated, and completely disrespected.
I totally agree with you. A great boxer and greater man.
I would say Sonny Liston had the best jab, not only was it precise but it was devastating too.
@Jscottmoody He's definitely up there.
From observations of him and what he has to say, along with his fine career when he was at the top of his game, I respect him.
Considering all heavyweights in boxing , I think Louis, Liston, Ali overall had the best jabs, not including Holmes. I agree, Holmes had the best jab in the history of heavyweight division. He used it so effectively especially along with his side to side movement.
Like Robinson at welterweight, when in his prime I think Holmes could have beaten close to 95% of boxers in his division in the late 1970s, early 1980s just by using his jab. If you want to box, look at Holmes vs Shavers 1, textbook demonstration of effectively using the jab and movement.
“How can you tell a man not to take ten million dollars” great point
Because you care more about his health!
@@francoisona yes but if you come from a poor background then no
@@francoisona i mean larry holmes was just doing his job,boxing is a sport not his fault if ali gets hurt, its the refs' fault
Ali knew what he was getting into. Ali needed the money and Holmes NEEDED FOR RING MAGAZINE AND GIL CLANCY TO RECOGNIZE HIM AS THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION.
I Guess Respect Dose Not Mean Nothing To You ...10 Million $ Is Nothing If You Don't Have Your Health...Would You Fight A man When You knew... In The In The Ring You Were Doing Wrong...Oh I Forgot It's All About The $...That's What i call A Coward....Larry is A very Good Boxer IMO... But He Did Wrong...Knowing What he Knew...Yea He Should Of Stopped.... Even If It Meant He Lost ....Larry Did Not Set This Fight Up.....The people That Didn't Care About Ali Did.....That's The Way I Feel
Boxing is a dirty business.. I give Larry Holmes much respect.... ❤ RIP Muhammad Ali ❤😥
Very true especially the referee should have stopped the match before it got worse
Finally someone who give respect to Larry
@@EEStopXplore and Muhammad follow wrong God
nope. Muhammad ali made a right decision. He is not wrong
but he did fight an old ali with Parkisons disease you gotta admit. he don't get no points for that 1
Ali was showing signs of Parkinson already everyone knows this... Yea he was still able to box and move around but he was just a shell of his former self at that point.
yep and you could clearly see it even before the fight began. The fight should have never happened..
Same could be said when Clay fought Liston
@tripd im also 23 stay strong brotha keep fighting til the end.
Able to box and move around❓❓❓he failed his medical before the fight
Holmes didn't look like he gave a damn abt Ali!! He knew Ali wasn't right and he took advantage and I lost respect for him after that
Holmes looks good for 70
70????????? Ain’t no way
Turn 71 today
@YES WE CAN Yep, just look at Herschel Walker at 58 years old. He looks 36-37 tops.
Ok Vlad enough on Ali damn , Larry Holmes looks well and that is a blessing! God is great! Was a great champ also and speaks highly on people!
Hey Champ!
Larry Holmes feels guilty about that. He knew Ali was messed up already
Yes Holmes knew Ali was sick. But at the time his jealous feeling were in control. Holmes was a good fighter he learned from being Ali sparing partner. But as Don King said, people rather watch Ali watch Holmes fight than to watch Holmes fight!
Probably, just look at his face and the look in his eyes just after the referee stopped their fight, this in his eyes can't lie. Even here, he asks Vlad to not making him cry with this question...
Holmes jealous feelings did not take over. Why did Holmes spot Ali the larger purse if he was jealous? Ring Magazine and Gil Clancy refused to recognize Holmes as the champion because Ali retired with the lineal title.
@@anthonytoler718Larry wasn't just a "good" fighter dude. But it's your opinion and i respect it
You can say that now, but back then everyone thought Ali was okay. Also, Holmes knew Ali needed the money and spotteed him the higher purse. Please read Holmes most recent book where Gene Kilroy (Ali's must trusted money man) confirms Holmes agreed to take less and give Ali more.
I shed a tear when he talked about going to the locker room. Sad they made him do that to Ali. “You’ll always be the greatest in my book,” had me choked up.
You weren't alone on that buddy.
Ali made him do that to him, nobody else. Im tired reading comment like Ali didn't had nothing to do with fight. Men wanted to challenge undefeated undisputed champion in his prime and one of the best in history for tittle and get severely punished for that and only people to to blame is Ali and his friends, family and coaches and mentors who didn't protetct him from himself. Holmes is last person to blame.
Larry was a great boxer and champ.... he doesn’t get the credit he deserves because he is the guy right after Ali.
What about joe freizer?
@@nampijjanazifah6358
I love Joe as well, and think he would have whipped Holmes in his prime.
Tyson murdered holmes!
@@BionicBoom88 in the age of 38 lmfao!
@@BionicBoom88 Larry Holmes as age 38, while your Tyson got knocked out by some random dude who's name is buster douglas, Tyson fought bums.
The referee in the Ali v Holmes fight was Richard Green. The same ref who was in the fatal Ray Mancini v Doo koo Kim match,where Kim died several days after the fight. Green too committed suicide after several months after he Mancini/Kim fight.
Truth.
Whoa 😮! Never heard THAT before, now i gotta read up SALUTE & thanks Sir👍🏽👏🏽
I never new that. That ref paid the price. That sad fatal fight where Duk Koo Kim died led to changes in boxing.
Kims mom attempted suicide too after that.. that fight is the reason boxing matches is 12 rounds now
@@filthyflarn5240 Sure did 💯
I went to his gym for 3 years,we took a picture together and am still have it on my phone and he told me no matter if you have money or not to pay for the membership am just want to the come and he star to call me fuerte, mean strong in English, thanks Larry, never forget your words,fuerte,fuerte.
This fight has parallels to when Rocky Marciano retired the Brown Bomber Joe Louis. One difference was the fact that Holmes already held a title when he fought Ali whereas Marciano was still climbing the ranks towards a title shot.
Holmes cried after defeating Ali and Marciano cried after defeating Louis. Both were very concerned they may have seriously hurt the legends they looked up to.
exactly
It was the same thing as Louis vs. Marciano. This shit happens. Both Louis and Ali needed the money. Also, Ali vs. Holmes was for the Ring Magazine and Lineal Belt because Ali retired after the Leon Spinks fight and no one recognized Holmes WBC Title.
What nonsense.
You guys hate Rocky so much and don't give any credit.
Louis came back fought Charles for the title lost on points had another 8 or 10 fights with ok boxers won all of them .
Was in shape , had no damage on him and got destroyed by arguably the real best of all time 49-0
And you compare that to Parkinson Ali against Holmes ?(who is was a great champion regardless)
@@danidin7127 you're not referring to me are you??
@@danidin7127 Rocky Marciano was a phenomenal fighter, but a prime Joe Louis would've beaten him badly. A 38 year old Louis just cant compete with a prime Marciano.
You can see him getting choked up just talking about hitting him. A very respectful man.
Larry Homes Is a kind hearted gentleman !!
The presence of Larry Holmes is just mesmerizing. It’s like a good granpa that always give you the best advice in your life
"You gotta blame it on somebody.." Larry Holmes surely wasn't to blame for the fight...
he said ali was making excuses lol
@@sajidyt8025 lmao
@@denissssss8579 Wasn't funny
@@sajidyt8025 Goofy comment
The old legendary Larry Holmes, definitely one of the all time heavyweight greats...
Bless Larry. He has always been a real one-and he lived like a People’s Champ. I hope he’s with us for years and years.
it always amazes me as to how nice these guys are when you talk with them.
Mr. Holmes strikes me as an honorable and well intentioned man. I commend him for the way he held back on Mr. Muhammad Ali during the fight. It has to be painful to be forced by an often corrupt system, predicated on greed to beat on your hero. Mr. Holmes still doesn't get enough credit for his gentlemanly consistent respect of Mr. Muhammad Ali.
Really did you even listen to what he was saying mohammad Ali but all Lee had parkinson's dis parkinson's disease at that time doctors could clearly see it then and now and this guy I chose to say he didn't have it Abbott and avoids admitting that he did. He wants credit for a clean win! Hes a bum
No doubt. Holmes was n a no win situation, the next dominant champ after Ali
I saw this fight live in 1980. It was unforgettable; the solemness of the crowd after the fight was chilling. It was the end of something, almost as if a bright light went out around the world. Ali was so much more than a boxer. He carried the ideals of young Americans who opposed the war, the blacks who were constantly and still are oppressed, and a sliver of hope for the marginalized people of the world. I heard he would often turn to the servers or house cleaners in the room and engage them while in the presence of celebrities. There will never be another Ali. He set a high bar for the evolution of the human race. I can feel in Larry Holmes voice and his energy what it must have been like on that sad night. Thank you for posting this video.
I was across the street that night in the Flamingo Hotel. I'll never forget the sombre mood after the fight. It was the same at the other casinos I visited that night. It was the end of a boxing era, something that no one wanted to see.
And still are oppressed? You clearly don’t know what that word means.
@@n1kobefan lol I know. People need to stop watching the lying media.
@@n1kobefan
Of course they're oppressed. The government's not taxing us and cutting them all checks for events that no one alive took part in.
How are blacks still oppressed? Dude, I live in the deep south and been here since ‘92 and blacks get treated great around here. You’ve been conditioned and brain washed by the media to think y’all will always be oppressed. It’s bull shit. Mexicans, Indians, Asians, everyone goes through racism at some point. Blacks just make it their life goal to make the police look bad and whites look bad by pulling out their fucking phone anytime some mishap happens in their life.
I love Larry Holmes and I understand his bitterness being he was always in Ali's shadow, but saying Ali didn't have Parkinson's at the time of their fight is just delusional. You can watch Ali train for the fight and he literally couldn't even hit the speed bag. They loaded him with Thyroid medication which gave him good days and bad. When he came out to the ring they had to help him get through the ropes. And looking back now, health professionals say Ali had signs of Parkinson's as early as the mid 70s.
Quoting Ali's long time ring side doctor, Freddie Pacheco (sp) "Everyone involved in getting Ali that fight should be charged with attempted murder" and he was right...
You are on point Sir!
sad all the way around. never should have had this fight. blame the promoters
@@lordemed1 Yeah dude, and it's like it hurt Holmes' soul to the point of getting borderline defensive about it today. He can't come to terms that he literally beat up on a sick man.
I understand wanting to do it for Ali's paycheck because he was struggling at the time, but him taking this fight was cowardly IMO. If he cared that much about his finances he could donate to the guy out of his own money instead of, as the reigning undisputed heavyweight champion, pound on his skull.
@@frankcalabrese8273 The problem is yours.
@@frankcalabrese8273 Larry Holmes does not need to apologize for anything or to anyone. Certainly not to someone like you.
That fight never should've happened and Holmes would've never beaten Ali in his prime, he was sick for God's sake, just a shadow of his old self. For Vlad to even laugh at it like holmes actually did something is absolutely ridiculous.
Ali wanted 10 million
No one put a gun on Ali head and tell him to fight
@@lucasvicto9351
That's what people fell to understand. Larry said about 100 times that he didn't want to fight and told Ali he didnt want the fight. But Ali wanted 10 million dollars. It just can't register in people minds some how
Man, in every interview where Larry spoke about The Greatest, you could always see the sadness and regret. Like he really didn't wanted to hurt Ali.
True
I don't like how Holmes acts as if Ali was in his prime and still fit to fight... Ali was sick and never should have had that fight or the one after it or probably the one before it even... If Holmes fought a fit Ali before he was getting sick it would have been a totally different fight.
@@josephprice2557 Holmes said he was in a no win, if he beats Ali, he beat an old man, he admits Ali was way over the hill. He says he told Ali not to take the fight. Holmes would have beat Ali 2 or 3 years earlier too. 1966 Ali vs 1980 Holmes would have been great to see.
He’s 70 but can still knockout 99% of the general population.
Most underrated fighter all time, 44 knockouts 44!!!
Archie Moore has 132 knockouts I believe.
Larry is the 2nd greatest heavyweight of all time behind Ali.The man was incredible.He had heart,resiliency & the best jab ever
No Mike Tyson is
2nd behind Ali? Joe Louis the man they all kneel to.
@@christophershanklin112 what does that mean
Rj Juice If Your just going by Resume you got me beat,but if your going off of Talent and heart,Mike is top 2
@@christophershanklin112 I love Tyson but he completely lacked heart. Every time he was knocked down, he couldn't get up. Smokin Joe had more heart than any other boxer and his resume was better than Tyson's. Mike looked really good in the first 4 rounds of a fight and then he lost his steam. He would never make it in the days of 15 round fights. To be honest it's really hard to put a "Best ever" tag on anyone. Tyson did certain things better than some boxers, and plenty of boxers did certain things better than him.
Ali wasn’t the same fighter when he fought Larry Holmes
Hr sure as hell wasn't!!
@Baba Ed Are you joking?
@Baba Ed he was like 15 years past his prime....
@Baba Ed ...what??
@Baba Ed get your facts straight lol
Larry Holmes always had a chip on his shoulder as he was disrespected as a champ. You can still hear it I’m his voice. But for the record he was a great champion with arguably the best jab in the business. I hope time and history remembers his reign and career as it should be.
He was sandwiched between Ali and the Tyson era.
Dharp06:. True. Everybody always wanted to say that Holmes never fought anybody. He fought everybody who was anybody at that time and beat them. He was the champ period.
Top 5 all time!
@@beaujac311 Holmes missed Ali in his prime, he never fought Foreman, and he barely got past Norton and Acorn! I always thought he was a bully with no class! I'm glad Tyson beat his ass!
@@docvega5465 No he wasn't a bully, but he did have a chip on his shoulder. He still at 70 has that chip. Those kind of guys never forget.
People forget Holmes had a quick snap jab, a crucial overhand right and blistering hooks .
very true!
Very underrated comment 💯
The best jab I ever seen was from Larry Holmes
Yeah especially effective on an aging legend with Parkinsons!
yea ali taught him everything
Larry Holmes was underrated and underappreciated because he was living in the shadow of Muhammad Ali
Fought every one wasnt a ducker and never got his proper respect for the champ he was smdh!
So agree
Absolutely!
smdh=shake my damn head?
Perfect fighter with a Very underrated chin, his was as strong as Ali’s
Chris Kroell you comment before right?
In interviews, Larry Holmes said he begged the ref to call the fight, who told him to “shut up and box.” He cried after he beat Ali 🥺
The people that allowed Ali to fight Holmes, knowing Ali was not medically physically fit to fight, and put his life in danger are just _______. I have much *respect for Holmes for taking it easy on Ali* , and not hurting or knocking him out. *God bless Holmes for being a good kind human being*
“wanna see how it is? come i’ll show u”😂😂gotta love the old heads
No Longer Underrated nor Disrespected!
It's taken years Mr. Holmes now is recognized by most knowledgable boxing fans as 1 of the greatest.
For me I feel top 5...
More important in life is the contribution Larry has made to communities all over the USA.
He never forgot where he came from.
No one jabbed like Larry Holmes.
The 30 for 30 about his fight with Ali was fire🔥
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Yooooo when did that come on?? How did I miss that one? Damn
link please
Facts🔥
Ali in their heart was the greatest person not only in the ring but outside as well. It was a honour for them to be in the ring with such greatness!
He grew old to look like Ali ...legends
All black folks looked alike back then lol. But real spill. He is a decent relative of mines. Look just like my Uncles!
@bigjam369 FUUU-SION- HAA!
@@brotherLee340 All white guys looked alike too.
@@H.K.5 yeah them brown haired guys all looks the same its true tbh
@@H.K.5 its true. Look at British people same height same weight turn 70. They'll look similar.
Larry Holmes seems like a really good man in each interview I watch of him. I respect how much of an everyday man he seems to be
Sounds great honestly after all those wars, he’s a legend for sure honestly one of my top 5 heavyweight favorites 💯
Mines too
Number 3 behind Joe Louis and Muhammad Ali.
Nah
Ali
Tyson
Tyson fury
Wilder
Is my top 5
Your top five is ass lol
One of the greatest heavyweights of all time.This man had a jab that could make u see double vision.
Holmes character in fighting Ali is beautiful. Still got that sense of humor. Vlad you wanna see how I slap boxed Ali? Vlad nah..im good I don't want those hands. 😆
The best baddest jab in the history of boxing!
You can see how much he loved Ali as he talk about him!!
I really like Larry Holmes. He just seems so sincere and truthful. He is funny too. I ask God to grant him many more years on this blue Earth. He's not an angry guy like others such as Joe Frazier and Ken Norton. Larry Holmes was a great, great boxer.
What a horrible interview by the interviewer.
Vlad needs to realize these aren't rappers... this is a Boxing legend
I fuckin hate this interviewer. Pure weasel
@Ugonna Ogbonna inappropriate laughs, frequent interruptions and a general lack of deference for one of the greatest to do it
@@RidleyE? I don't see it
Why? My opinion is: Nice interview.
We Love you too Champ. And Thanks for coming out.
You can tell a guy from an older gen when he call a video a "picture" Love it. reminds me of some of my family members that have passed on.
Respect to a real one! Larry Holmes is still a class act!
Nah... he is delusional
The Marciano jock strap press conference was classless. He would have beat Marciano but he should have never disrespected Marciano’ brother after the Spinks loss.
One of the greatest heavyweights of all time with arguably the best jab in boxing history and a beautiful uppercut.
I remember watching this fight live when I was 16 with my brother at Maple Leaf Gardens (Toronto) on short circuit TV on a big screen. The big screen in those days wasn't that great - crappy resolution, dull colours. I remember thinking that Holmes is a strong fighter but Ali's been underestimated before. He might be able to pull off another miracle win. It soon became apparent that it wasn't going to happen. He just didn't have it anymore. It was a sad feeling that evening after the fight was over and Ali losing. I was thinking that the great Muhammad Ali was finally finished with boxing.
According to the late Lloyd Wells, a member of Ali's entourage, champ hit Ali so hard that he screamed in such a way that he'd never forget.
Larry is one of my heroes.Super champ, clean Life, good businessman, à model to follow.
What a legend 🙌🏾🙌🏾
@Knuckle Game :Klown🤡!*
@Knuckle Game *What a Klown show:🎪!*🙄🤣
For anybody to hold the Championship belt all that time. Is a true Champion. Especially during this time. With all the great Champions at that time. Thats amazing.
Holmes should’ve slapped that interviewer upside the head 🥊
I agree.
Larry Holmes was good with his money and that's rare with a prize fighter. Have a lot of respect for him as a fighter and a man. In a sport where good men are few and far between!
Felt so sorry for him cause he was hated for beating Ali! What was he supposed to do let Ali just hit him? Even tyson said he got even for ali
I love Holmes, but to say Ali wasn’t sick when they fought is just wrong. Ali was a shadow of his former self and the parkinson was well and truly settled in. He was about 80pounds overweight before the fight and only lost the weight because of thyroid pills
I agree with you, I also love Holmes for being kind and gentlemen with Ali but as you said it was wrong from him to not acknowledge that Ali was struggling with Parkinson disease. He tried hard to protect Ali he knew Ali was sick but money was involved in and Ali wanted that money also. The truth is this Holmes was and still one of the best fighter forever but he is hated because of that fight against Ali. Ali was and still the world lovely champ in/out of the ring.
nah i completely disagree. i read these sorts of comments before fully watching it but nah i disagree with all of this.
he didnt word himself well but he said "he was sick but he wasn't SICK", basically he was showing strong signs of parkinsons but at that time he wasnt 100% fully considered completely parkinsons, like taken over.
its a big stupid the way he worded it and the way it's been twisted. but hes saying, yeah he was sick but he wasn't SICK. he was still 100% there mentally, there wasn't any distractions or issues from that, the parkinsons was basically like the little root inside him at the time, it was 'there' but such a tiny tiny early amount that it didnt have THAT much of an impact.
which is the exact point he's making. he was sick enough to not have to fight that dumb fight, but not sick enough that he wasn't capable of making decisions or fighting properly, because he could.
He is simply protecting himself amd his camp from a lawsuit. He knows Ali was sick but to say it out loud that he fought him knowing will land him in jail right now.
Ahh geez? It was the commission that let the fight happen! It wasn't Holmes or his camp. Blame it on the money grubbing promoters and the commission.
I think it's because he feels like if he admits Ali was pretty sick then he'd be admitting he only won because of that fact.
Holmes is so underrated.
Top 10 all time IMO.
1 of the best jabs in Boxing....Salute Mr. Larry Holmes
A prime Larry Holmes , There is no better fighter period! Only Ali can match him! He was and unbelievable talent with, power, fast, though, and just the best jab there ever was in heavyweight boxing! Never forget Shavers monster punch and he gets right up!! Sad he didn’t get the recognition! He is one of the greatest of all time! Prime Holmes would never loose to a Prime Tyson!
Larry Homes had one of the greatest jabs in boxing history.
We missed one of the greatest fights by not getting Homes vs Foreman.
I adore Larry Holmes, he's always been a class act. Here's a man that could be absolutely vicious in the ring, kicking ass & taking names and yet underneath was a tender heart. ❤️❤️
what a lovely Larry Homer. I never knew how nice this man was.
Thats why i love him
Larry Holmes pretending that Muhammad Ali was not experiencing his illness during that time period , just to make him self look good . This is why Iron Mike beat his ass
This man loved Ali and showed compassion .
Larry's a great guy and extremely good champion .I love the guy and admire how he handled this interview , he was one of the greatest .
Larry Holmes was the champion I remember growing up with. Larry had an exciting career. One of the greatest for sure. His fights were televised on free broadcast TV back then so I saw him a lot. His jab was awesome.
Holmes only fought maybe 4 worthy opponents the rest were bums like him!
@@docvega5465 Man you think Holmes was a bum? That's a new one to me. Well that's your opinion yo. The heavyweight division was definitely in a huge decline during the 80's. No denying that. But the same was basically said about the quality of opponents Mike Tyson faced. Not that he was a bum though. Haha
@@majikman73 I remember when he fought "The Truth" Williams and got out boxed and out punched, but going into the final round he got too cautious and decided to glide and that lost the fight for him. Kind of like what Ali once said, "I'm the Champ! You gotta whoop me!? I still think Williams won.
This is a historic interview. First time I heard that Holmes slap boxed Ali.
Holmes is full of crap. He was punching the crap out him as hard and as fast as he could and he knew he was sick too. They got Holmes on a 1980 video recording came on 30 for 30 saying he cant even walk or talk the same so how is he gonna beat me. Back in the years1972 ,73 and 74 where Ali was on top of his game and doing some for real boxing Holmes didn't open his mouth about a challenge, but became interested all of a suden when the man can't walk or talk the same . It really sorta tarnishes my respect for him
Ali is the one who pushed for that fight. He was retired because he retired after the 2nd Spinks fight. He came out of retirement to fight Larry. Holmes did not want to fight him. During one of Holmes's Title Defenses before that, Ali was there Shadow boxing in the crowd between every round saying he wanted Larry or something to that effect. I happened to live through that time in boxing and do not need a slanted edited 30 for 30 and I love 30 for 30. Ali had no business being in the ring with Larry Holmes at that moment in time. Larry is not the bad guy whatsoever. Now Ali is a beloved figure so Larry still can't win. Larry Holmes was Heavyweight Champion From 1978 to 1985, for 7 Years and they had to rob him of his title at that so he did not equal Marciano's 49-0. He never ducked anyone that was out there that he had to defend his title against. Larry is the greatest Heavyweight Champion that I have seen in my time of watching boxing. The 2nd Frazier vs Ali fight is when I start picking up the Sport. Hopefully someday Larry will be recognized for how great of a Champion and how great of a Boxer that he trully was. He was Business not Flash and unfortunately Flash is all that people really care about in this day and time and not Substance. That is my opinion because Larry Holmes was a True Badass!
Holmes did not slap box Ali! He beat Ali like a red headed step child!
@@anthonytoler718 u have that video that show the record utalk about
Must be real hard to fight somebody you admire. He keeps saying " I didn't wanna hurt him "
Even harder to fight someone who has Parkinsons and really believe your the better boxer after it. Ali in his prime and the same age as Holmes would have destroyed him. Even after the facts came out he actually believes he was better delusional. Tyson gave him what he was due .I just wished Tyson would have carried him for 10 just to humiliate him and punish him.
@@chonasimpson6487 that's real funny cause a prime holmes would have dominated tyson holmes is his kryptonite the only reason he lost was because he was retired for like 1 or 2 years had short notice for the fight and was out of his prime, also with ali is a very close fight if they fought 10 times in the prime it would be even 5 to 5 your just mad that ali took a fight he shouldn't have and at his team for giving him the fight
@@rixk5597 Tyson kills Holmes 10 times if they fight 10 times! And Holmes wouldn't beat an Ali in his prime who are you trying to fool? He would barely be able to catch Ali in his prime, if they had 10 fights Holmes would be lucky to win 1 and would have to get lucky with a clean shot.
"I saw him crying afterwards shit had a nigga looking at him like who raised you?" - TK Kirkland
Thank you Mr. Larry Holmes, the greatest heavyweight fighter of all times! Everybody, who soon the fights 49 and 50, and look history of boxing, they knows, what is the real reason, for this losses.
THE most underrated boxer of all time period. One of my favorite boxers.
After this video I’m looking up the Holmes vs Ali fight to watch from start to finish
Damn you've never seen that fight??? I remember my pops showing me that fight as a kid in the 90s.
That fight is sad. Ali got embarrassed.
After that watch mike tyson get revenge for Ali
I just did that and it's so upsetting. Before the fight starts Ali looks drunk and confused. I was astonished to see what I was watching.. Insane..
I was 7 when they fought. I remember almost crying for the ref to stop the fight. One of the saddest fight nights I've ever witnessed. Duk Koo Kim was the saddest.
One nasty jab quick and lots of snap
Best jab ever!!!I got so much respect for Larry Holmes
Great CHAMPION! He showed great compassion in the Ali fight... A fight that should've never happened. Holmes was in a no win situation, and the media deserves total blame for not explaining the situation accurately. The media also should be ashamed of itself for giving Holmes a ton of unnecessary BS throughout his legendary career.
I'm a huge Ali fan and believe he's the GOAT, but Holmes is right up there. That jab of his was a beautiful work of art. Holmes deserves respect, admiration and praise. Job well done Mr. Holmes.
@El Grando Smokio Listen, Ali in my opinion is the GOAT for a host of reasons. The Ali from '64-'67 was literally untouchable. That Cleveland Williams fight was the finest display of boxing perfection, ever, in my view. That Ali would've destroyed Holmes. You're right, Holmes doesn't really admit the reality of the situation --Ali clearly suffering from Parkinson's. That fight was criminal. Holmes had nothing to do with that. He was in a no win situation. I can see where Holmes is coming from, and can't blame him for his mindset. He didn't get any credit then, and he still gets crap and little credit to this day. He just wants to be recognized as a great fighter to no avail. Therefore, he talks smack and comes across as a bit of an ogre. I believe Holmes was a great fighter, but not even close to Ali's level. In terms of the fight, he did show great compassion toward Ali. He could've done some serious damage to him, maybe even kill him. Ali's corner and the medical board that gave Ali the greenlight knew the deal, but moved forward anyway because of money. There were no adults in the room to save Ali from himself. Perhaps when Holmes hits 80 he'll admit that Ali was a shell of his former self, and very sick. I hope this clears up my position. Thank you for your interest.
One of the best and most underrated boxers in the history of the sport
Respect, esteem for Larry Holmes. So human and a real great champion.
Respect to you for loving Ali..
What a great,great man and pure gentleman. On of the all time greats.
“If you love me why you beat me up then” ☹️ Ali was just in the starting of his sickness and you can tell! You can tell in this fight he was slower then he use to be!
Larry was stopped just once in 75 professional fights and that against Mike Tyson, the man's toughness and ringcraft were legendary.
Larry Holmes a Legend Respect
You didn't beat the champ, you beat the sick man
Great dude because he really didn’t want to hurt Ali but it’s a brutal sport and he did his job
I'm glad Holmes felt badly about the situation but he makes it sound like Ali was fight ready. Ali was no longer Ali at 38. He sadly became an over the hill relic of the past. But he retained his greatness as a person to the end.
I dont really know if he truly feels bad. I don’t hear regret or anything when he talks. Makes me sick.
@@pablomoreno2438 I agree. At one time Holmes was only a sparring partner of Ali. I think he enjoyed beating an "over the hill" Ali so he could say he beat "the greatest."
People above are demonizing a man based on baseless theories. In other words they are fools that shouldn't be taken seriously.
Ive met Larry a couple times. He use to shop at Cheltenham Mall in Philly. Biggest hands i ever shook rapped around mine 2x
Damn!
Everybody in the universe, including Larry Holmes, knows he only fought the ghost of Muhammad Ali, but his pride still won't let him admit it. I'd glad to hear that he didn't use a closed fist, first time I've seen him say that.
No matter what the differences ,this guys was and is still humble and wise . Respect . Sometimes doing the normal thing any human could do seems unethical.
He is one of the greatest that ever loved and he is obviously a class act outside of the ring.
If this man retired in 1985 at age 36 before fights against Spinks and Tyson with score 48-0 he would be considered as one of the greatest ever
If he had fought a nobody two times and retired after capping Marciano's undefeated record, definitely would have accelerated his claims to being on of the greatest ever.
He would be considered the best ever
I remember him coming to my projects in bethlehem p.a in 86 bring us gifts and stuff he was not a selfish man
Yeah Larry’s a good man
I had a friend whose father had undiagnosed Parkinsons for years and he was slowly losing his ability to talk fluidly like he used to. Sometimes it sounded like he was drunk, but he used to be quick witted and energetic. It was actually sad to see him become a shell if his former self and this is what happened to Ali. He should've been diagnosed with Parkinson's years ago.
My favorite champ quote was "In plain English, fuck Gil Clancy!"
Ali's parkinsons was clearly set in by the time of that fight holmes just doesn't want to admit that it wasn't a true win against ali
Nobody was saying this when Ali beat Leon Spinks the fight before this one. Blame Ali's team or the delusional fans, before you blame Holmes.
@@LurnWell that was two years before! Do u know how progressive parkinsons moves in two years from '78 to '80 he didnt start showing signs of the disease yet
It was a true win you idiot
He said that Ali didn't have Parkinsons then and moments later he said the fight was a cakewalk for him. A fine boxer no doubt but damn its killing him that people don't like him and its because of statements like that why they do not.
Edit: and at the end he said that he slap boxed him, so in conclusion then, Ali didn't have Parkinsons yet, he beat him with ease by slap boxing him. smfh Larry
@@jonathanbiller2029 who u calling a idiot bitch
What a total legend in every way
Love Larry. He faced the toughest opponents there were at that time. Oliver McCall, Mercer, Ernie, Cobb, Bobick, Weaver, Witherspoon, Norton, Spinks, and Cooney. Just to name a few.
Best jab ever and the style to beat Ali at anytime.