Larry Holmes - The Easton Assassin

Highlights of the long reigning former Heavyweight champion. Larry Holmes - Is an American former professional boxer. He grew up in Easton, Pennsylvania, which gave birth to his boxing nickname, the “Easton Assassin“. Holmes, whose left jab is rated among the best in boxing history, was the WBC heavyweight champion from 1978 to 1983, The Ring magazine champion from 1980 to 1985, and the IBF champion from 1983 to 1985. He made 20 successful title defenses, placing him third all time, behind only Joe Louis a