Boxing Guide: Every World Heavyweight Champion between 1885-2024

Larry Holmes, 1978-1985

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When Larry Holmes defeated Ken Norton and laid hands on the WBC heavyweight title he would hold it for five years until he relinquished the title in 1983.

In 1980 he won the vacant The Ring heavyweight title from Muhammad Ali, and in December 1983 he was awarded the inaugural IBF title.

He held both titles until 1985. Among the likes of Ken Norton, Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali, Holmes is widely considered one of greatest heavyweights to ever fight in the ring, and had one of the best jabs in the history of boxing.