Home EXCLUSIVE: Larry ‘The Easton Assassin’ Holmes, One of the Greatest. Larry Holmes lost for the first time to Michael Spinks as he was on the verge of matching Rocky Marciano's 49-0 record. Photo Credit: Bad Left Hook

Larry Holmes lost for the first time to Michael Spinks as he was on the verge of matching Rocky Marciano’s 49-0 record. Photo Credit: Bad Left Hook

Larry Holmes defeated Ken Norton to claim his first World title. Photo Credit: The Fight City

Larry Holmes lost for the first time to Michael Spinks as he was on the verge of matching Rocky Marciano’s 49-0 record. Photo Credit: Bad Left Hook

Larry Holmes facing Gerry Cooney in a bout that saw both men received their highest payday. Photo Credit: The Fight City

Ali had health issues in later life. Photo Credit: Sporting Illustrated

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