1. Larry Holmes is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1973 to 2002.
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5. In 1971, Larry Holmes was chosen as one of the sparring partners for Joe Frazier, who was training for his first fight with Muhammad Ali.
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9. In 1973 Larry Holmes went to work as a sparring partner for Muhammad Ali.
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11. In 1971 Larry Holmes was chosen as one of the sparring partners for Joe Frazier, who was training for his first fight with Muhammad Ali.
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12. In 1992, after beating opponent Ray Mercer, Larry Holmes advanced to the title bout with Evander Holyfield, who defeated him in a decision.
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13. Larry Holmes came out of retirement in 1986, only to lose a rematch to Michael Spinks.
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15. On October 2, 1980, Larry Holmes faced the celebrated Ali, who at age 38 was mounting a comeback.
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16. Larry Holmes defended the title 17 times between 1978 and 1983, defeating such formidable boxers as Earnie Shavers, Leon Spinks, and Gerry Cooney.
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17. Larry Holmes spent the early part of his professional career fighting under Butler, but he eventually split from his mentor and worked with a host of other trainers and managers, including Don King.
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27. On January 22, 1988, Larry Holmes was lured out of retirement by a $2.8 million purse to challenge reigning Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson.
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34. Larry Holmes seemed to show signs of regret, or at least sadness, in punishing Ali so much during the fight.
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36. Larry Holmes dominated Ali from start to finish, winning every round on every scorecard.
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40. Larry Holmes made 20 successful title defenses, placing him third all time, behind only Joe Louis at 25 and Wladimir Klitschko at 22.
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