- Collection:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia
- Title:
- Larry Holmes (b. 1949)
- Creator:
- Hill, John Paul
- Date of Original:
- 2003-05-08
- Subject:
- Holmes, Larry, 1949-
Boxers (Sports)--United States
Boxing--United States
Boxing matches--United States - Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- articles
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- text/html
- Description:
- Encyclopedia article about boxer Larry Holmes. Georgia native Larry Holmes reigned as world heavyweight boxing champion from June 1978 to September 1985. Holmes successfully defended his title twenty times, more than any heavyweight champion except Joe Louis. His repertoire included a stiff left jab, powerful overhand right, and expert ring generalship.
- Metadata URL:
- https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/sports-outdoor-recreation/larry-holmes-b-1949/
- Language:
- eng
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- Bibliographic Citation (Cite As):
- Cite as: "Larry Holmes (b. 1949)," New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved [date]: http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org.
- Original Collection:
- Forms part of the New Georgia Encyclopedia.
- Holding Institution:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia (Project)
- Rights:
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