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American heavyweight boxing champion of the late 1970s and early ’80s who was known for his solid defense. He was a sparring partner for Muhammad Ali from 1972 to 1975. According to Holmes, he had "about eleven amateur bouts" when he started working with Ali. Perhaps the most under-appreciated heavyweight great in boxing history. Cast as the villain in the post-Muhammad Ali landscape of 80s boxing, Holmes was a magisterial presence, turning away pretenders with the finest jab the sport has ever seen. ‘The Easton Assassin’ made 20 defences of the heavyweight crown, and bridged the gap from the Ali era to Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and beyond. Holmes remained a fixture in the world rankings throughout the 90s, growing old gracefully as one of boxing’s finest veterans.
