Watching Holmes work that jab… pure artistry. Best jab in Heavyweight history

Holmes didn't have the charisma of Ali, the captivation of Tyson, the aura of Joe Louis, the undefeated distinction of Marciano, or the redemptive story of Foreman, but simply put, he's right there, comfortably seated in the same class as all of those men.

His jab was arguably the best ever, that snap was a whipcrack

The man with the most dangerous jab in boxing history.

I was stunned watching Larry ask the ref to stop the fight with Marvis Frazier. That's showing awareness and class right there.

When you blurred out the noise of the ring in time with those devastating punches Shavers took from Holmes. Phenomenal.

Holmes was stuck between the legendary 1970’s and Tyson. Holmes was my favorite growing up. Absolutely underrated!!!

Holmes was definitely underrated. One of the all time great heavyweights.

By far the most underrated heavyweight ever, and so glad he ended up doing well for himself, i think in real estate. Watched a interview where he said Gerry Cooney became a great friend of his to this day, he couldn't say enough about what a good and giving person Cooney was. I'm glad Larry Holmes life turned out to be a happy one

Absolutely the most underrated HW champion of all time. That straight right was a laser!

I never knew he was so good. He was definitely in Ali shadow because him beating old Ali was all I knew about. I gotta give him the respect. Underrated GREAT, Larry Holmes, retired with a win and 69-6. One of the all time greats for sure

Larry lives in my hometown Easton PA. He is a legend and stayed in the community putting resources back into. I've met him many times and proud of being represented by the Easton Assassin. My dad grew up with the whole family and he says no one wanted to fight any of them!

The man that finally ended Ali’s career was bound to be hated in his day. Unfortunately for Larry it was him and only recently has his legacy come to be appreciated for what it was.

We want and need a movie about the history of Larry Holmes! So great champion of the world

Great jab! Great defence streak. Great heart. Great champion. A shame we never got to witness Holmes VS Foreman… That wud have been treat Stay strong champ 💪

Whenever my father and I would talk boxing I would always ask who had the best jab ever, his answer never changed, Larry Holmes.

Thank you sooooo much for doing one on Larry Holmes. He's one of my favorite fighters ever.

This man Joseph Vincent has been on a tear!! Nothing like kicking back and watching these documentaries from start to finish!!🔥🔥🔥

Larry Holmes deserves a place in the top five heavyweights of all time, excellent technique and boxing brain, it’s just a shame that he went on too long. Massive respect ❤

I watched most all of Holmes' fights, surely every one of his title defenses. There were times I rooted against him, like against Norton and the over-hyped Cooney fight, but I came to respect that incredible jab. Now, watching this, I do believe Holmes was not necessarily under-rated but more like under-appreciated. I remember that era fondly and I think history will be favorable to Larry Holmes, he was a helluva fighter and an excellent champion.

It hurts to not be respected and recognized for your talent just because your mentor was the top dog. Honestly i didn't know how great Larry Holmes was until today. Thank you for this!

One of the best heavyweights very underrated. Larry was special. One of the best

What's amazing about Holmes & Norton is they fought in that very small pavilion that didn't seat all that many then got wise and moved them outside That was a great video you gave us..thank you

The 80’s and 90’s just wow! Glad I was able to experience that era.

My goodness that jab is lethal!!!!!

I had the privilege of growing up and attending school with his son, who was truly an exceptional individual - down to earth and a remarkable human being.

Larry really was a great champion, he owned the heavyweight division for a long time, one of the sweetest jabs in the sport …

Wow. I did not know Holmes went 48-0. Amazing.

Video is already long but I think Holmes' 2nd career at 40+ is also amazing. Defeated a much younger champion in Ray Mercer (if Mercer was not stripped by the belt organization, Holmes would've been two time champ). Lasted 12 rounds against Holyfield, not just trying to survive but leaving everything in the ring round 11/12 to go for a win. And all this from a guy who relied on reflexes and speed more than power.

My dad loved him so I got to see his early career. Dad loved that his jab was so powerful it could knock you out. He didn’t deserve to be villanized the way he did.

He didn’t need that 49-0. He was a legend already

I’m 36. I considered myself a boxing fan until I watched this video and realized how much I knew about Holmes but left him completely out my legends list. Good video

There's a reason he's on every top ten list

Joe, you're a MASTER storyteller...thank you for these. Any chance you might do one for Ken Norton?

One of the best for sure! Great boxer with a killer jab. Durable and tough. 20 title defences over 7-years.

I have had the pleasure of meeting Larry Holmes. 100% greatness, yet SO humble. He and Jack Johnson are, for me, the top two heavy weights in history. Best jab ever, and a murderous right hand. And AMAZING defensive skills.

His jab was a thing of beauty.

I would never have known how good he was if I didn't watch this, why is he not spoken about. He's a beast

One of the best chanels of UKposts. Great job, flawless edits. Keep it going guys.

Larry was one of my favorite boxers unreal talent.

His fights with Ernie shavers deserve respect, especially after he got up and gave shavers a double punch out of exhaustion 😂

The fact this took so long in the queue is almost a testament to how underrated he is

Thank you so much for making this, i have always though Holmes deserves to be at the very top of all time boxing greats and he rarely gets his due, guy was an unbeatable monster for over a decade straight.

I really appreciate your work and going to comment everytime I watch one of your inspiring productions of champions 😂 At my old ass age I finally appreciate boxing and rewatch much of your work my brother. These videos are a huge source of my entertainment! Keep it up bro!

I dont understand the lack of respect for that man, What a great boxer. As always, thanks for the terrific movie Joe!! Absolutely amazing!

An absolute beast well legacy you've left behind brother 🦾🐐💯

Man your documentary’s are 🐐‘Ed…. Good job!

Thank you Joseph Vincent. For bringing light to these legends like you. In the 'Golden Era" of boxing, Smokin Joe was my favorite. I'm hoping that you make one of another great in Ron Lyle and Ken "The Black Hercules" Norton

7:39 the rocky impersonation 💀💀💀💀🐐 stuff 😂

One of a very short list of my all-time favorites. I could never understand how Larry’s skills were not appreciated especially his jab. He clearly won the rematch with Michael Spinks. And then he came back like big George Foreman and cleaned out most of the division and gave a prime Holyfield 12 tough friends. Pure legend Larry Holmes is a crossover fighter he would’ve been at the top during any era complete fighter. Champions heart

Amazing work as always joe

awesome video Bro! I like the sounds effects you use from street fighter and such. You caught me off guard with Sly unintelligible mumbles tho LMAO

He deserves the recognition for sure. His record proves it.

Finally a video about the Magnificent Larry Holmes made by my favorite youtuber

These are some of the fiercest knockouts and finishers I’ve seen.

It wasn’t just the peak Larry that was special it was also the older Larry too …his longevity at a good , decent standard was only matched by big George ….

OMG FINALLY!!! THIS WILL BE LEGENDARY 🔥🔥💥💥

I almost cry at the end of the video. And i dont cry often , cause im a man. In my book there is no greatest. Only legends,and Mr.Holmes you are my favorite!🎉 Thank you for everything!🤞

Great videos guys! 🔥🔥👌

Amazing that each and every opponent left himself wide open to Larry's right bomber punch. I have 20 favourite boxers. Larry is among the top 10. A true legend.

Great documentary. Larry was definitely an underrated and underappreciated warrior

Growing up as a kid my Pops referred to him as Mr. Smooth 😂underrated and under appreciated

you can see a lot of alis moves style in Larry the 70s/80s was a amazing time for boxing,thanks for putting this together and sharing with us,"dam good job that man"

Absolute hate to see disrespecting for Larry. He was a great champion.

We need a Joe Vincent documentary on Joseph Vincent at this point. You sir are a legend. You've done these fighters proud. Nobody brings it home like Joe Vincent.

Throwing his punches Larry Holmes almost looks like a mix of Muhammad Ali and George Foreman just with more power holy cow Larry holmes's beyond a legend wow

Technically the best ever. Totally underrated. One of the top five boxers of all time.

Such a classy jab. He will be my jab role model. His looks more like a jolt to be honest. Also thank Joseph for these videos. They are fantastic

He is an amazing Champion! So happy he did amazing with his earnings!

Damn! Larry Holmes was an Absolute Legend.

I watched the Holmes-Shavers first fight and knew then Holmes was a future Champion. In his very next fight he defeated Ken Norton in one of the greatest heavyweight fights of all time to become the WBC Heavyweight Champion. He then went on to defend the title successfully 20 times, including winning the lineal title from Muhammad Ali in his 8th defense. Larry is undoubtedly the most underrated Heavyweight Champion in history!

Larry Holmes,beautiful to watch, ..speed,power, agility and toughness.Jabbs,Uppercuts ,crosses and solid defense...marvelous to watch,great showmanship.

Larry wasn't flashy or a big talker but he was a workhorse of a boxer that came close to tying Marciano's pro record. Larry Holmes was a great heavy weight boxing champion!

"The Easton Assassin" Larry Holmes # PRO record: 69-6-0, KO's 44 / World title record: 21-5-0, KO's 15. # Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World: 1978 - 1985 # Defeated 9 recognized world champions: Mohammad Ali, Ken Norton, Leon Spinks, Tim Witherspoon, Ray Mercer, Trevor Berbick, Mike Weaver x2, James "Bonecrusher" Smith x2 & Ossie Ocasio. # Defeated over 18 recognized top contenders; Earnie Shavers x2, Gerry Cooney, Randall "Tex" Cobb, Carl "The Truth" Williams, Lucien Rodriguez, Lorenzo Zanon, Leroy Jones, Scott LeDoux, Renaldo "The Sniper" Snipes, Scott Frank, Marvis Frazier, David Bey, Jesse Ferguson, Eric "Butterbean" Esch, Roy "Tiger" Williams, Rodney Bobick, Ken Lakusta etc In 2002, Larry Holmes won his last professional boxing match at impressive advanced age of 52 when he out-boxed the known King of 4 rounders Eric "Butterbean" Esch (65-2-3 KO's 50). Holmes even at such high age proved to be a worthy HW boxer in the ring as he managed to out-box the 17 year younger - heavy hitting opponent to win a clear UD. 5 of his 6 career losses are world title fight losses and 4 of 5 closer to disputed decision contests; # Michael Spinks x2 = UD & SD losses (controversial SP decisions). # Mike Tyson = TKO 4 (the only clear loss in Holmes entire PRO career). # Evander Holyfield = UD loss (fare but near close decision and old Holmes frustrated prime Holyfield with his defense skills). # Oliver McCall = UD loss (again fare but it was just 1 point or 2 that made the difference here and Holmes at age 46 did that). # Brian Nielsen = SD loss (a bad decision where homecountry man was given a gift decision. Holmes was better here.) Larry Holmes had to struggle for his recognition as a top heavyweight boxer. Even to this day many people refuse to see his talented ring skills for what they really was. Holmes was a well schooled heavyweight boxer with speed, power, ring inteligence, good stamina, good chin, balanced footwork and of course a gifted legendary sharp jab that NO heavyweight boxer have matched. That jab worked like a firing motor piston! Holmes remained the world heavyweight champion for INCREDIBLE 7 years straight with most impressive 20 world title defenses = All "W". He went career 26 world title fights (21-5-0) in the ring witch is the 3rd highest number of official title fights in heavyweight boxing history! Only Joe Louis's 27 world title record (26-1-0) & Wladimir Klitschko's 29 world title record (25-4-0) is above his.

Great documentary. Holmes WON the second bout with Spinks but the judges were against him. Holmes was a great great champion period.

Joe your story and documentary made me love boxing 🥊 I feel like I can begin a career in boxing I am 40 I am so passionate for this.

this guy makes the best boxing vids when im a pro boxer imma reference this guy

been watching this dude since 9th grade and now im a full grown adult

Great video coverage💯🥊🥊💪💥 no-doubt-about-it Larry Holmes was the best in his era

Holmes does have a convincing stare against his opponent. I didn't realize how talented a boxer Holmes was. Amazing left jab; and lightning quick right hand.

Watching this video has made me respect Larry Holmes. Thanks for doing videos like this to make those of us who were not born in those years get a glimpse of what these old fighters looked like in their prime.

Larry got no love because he came after Ali. He was a great, long-reigning champion. Thanks for the video!

I was coached by larry holmes nephew (Robert Holmes) in freshmen football. He didn't talk much about him but the way he converted his heart for a sport really effected the team he showed off.

Holmes had the misfortune of simply not being a likeable personality. But despite that, dude was nasty in the ring! Definitely one of the best heavyweight fighters ever!

Finally! The Easton Assassin gets his Joseph Vincent videos. The greatest jab probably ever.

Aye the easton assassin!! One of my favorite HW's from the old days. Never understood why he got so much hate back then. Holmes was a straight up beast 🔥🥊

Great Documentary.

Magnificent! Much Enjoyment 👍😎

Great documentary. Superbly put together. Larry Holmes is relatively unknown to me as a fighter, but he definitely deserves to be remembered among the greats of the sport.

Made the jab look so effortless and deadly

Learning a lot on Holmes and is in the deep queue for study. Solely a side note: I've noticed Ali through psychological punches to his opponents as I watch more footage from his time- like in interviews etc but not until really seeing it did I see it actually affected them to his advantage... like 4th wall breaking type power... I can't help but feel this is almost another meta-example of him beating his opposition in a multi-dimensional way. Ali to Holmes before they both came to earth: "You're gonna be 48-0 but they're gonna only remember my name."

I would die for you to create a jalen hurts doc. Featuring his college days getting benched for tua than transferring and his draft process ultimately to his Super Bowl last year!

Holmes made 20 defenses of the Heavyweight title over a seven year reign and shoulda retired 48-0. Larry is considered to have the best jab in history and could use it as an offensive weapon to make openings for his slashing right hand. Prime Holmes was blazing fast, possessed a rock-hard chin, huge heart and excellent stamina.

Larry Holmes is the Kobe Bryant to Ali's Michael Jordan. Larry Holmes was the most skilled fighter to ever live in my opinion. Holmes would have easily been able to be an undisputed champion, but the sanctioning bodies didn't want any part of that at the time.

Thank you for making this sir 😊 as an old time boxing fan its a struggle to find good content on the prime days of boxing! Off topic but im from Baltimore but tank can never ever compare to duran!

As far as I am concerned, Holmes is a legend in his own right, he did the job in the ring. Going 48 fights unbeaten is no joke in an era of fighters with tough jaws and thunderous punches... Give him his dues!

Waiting on this for a long time! Larry Holmes is criminally underrated! and definitely in the top 5 greatest heavyweights of all time

A GOAT. In any and every aspect of the fight. Jabs, speed, foot work, competitiveness, ring generalship, punching power, stamina, chin, level of competition... No other boxer in the entire history of boxing can match this man.

Watching Larry Holmes reminds me just how great of a heavyweight he was. Very accurate puncher who was rarely if ever sloppy. He fought everyone. Incredible right hand with a great chin. They robbed him in the Michael Spink fight. We were so pissed about that. He should never have fought Mike Tyson when he did. In his prime he would have destroyed Tyson.

Thank you for these documentaries! You're a very talented fella. I always share them with my Dad and friends over here in the UK (mainly the boxing ones). Keep up the good work... absolutely tremendous these 🥊🤩😎