Larry Holmes is an American retired boxer, who has a net worth of $18 million. Larry Holmes was noted throughout his career for his extraordinary rate of success, which propelled him to the status of one of the most decorated heavyweight fighters in history.
Who is Larry Holmes married to?
Larry Holmes is married to Diane Robinson in 1979, and together they had two children. He has three daughters from two prior relationships.
As of 2019, Holmes resides in Palmer Township, Pennsylvania, near Easton.
Holmes’ younger brother, Mark Holmes, was a middleweight boxer from 1980 until 1987.
Meanwhile, Larry Holmes was born on November 3, 1949, and raised in Easton, Pennsylvania, which inspired his boxing nickname “The Easton Assassin.” John and Flossie Holmes had 12 children, and he was the fourth. His father traveled to Connecticut to work as a gardener to support the family, returning every three weeks.
Larry dropped out of seventh grade to work at a car wash, then drove a dump truck to support his family. Larry Holmes began boxing around the age of eighteen.
Larry Holmes was the WBC Heavyweight Champion from 1978 to 1983, the Ring Heavyweight Champion from 1980 to 1985, and the International Boxing Federation Heavyweight Champion from 1983 to 1985. With 20 successful boxing title defenses, he became the sport’s second most-winning athlete, trailing only Joe Louis, who had 25.
Holmes retired in 1986 after losing a rematch to Michael Spinks, but he made multiple comebacks in subsequent years. He fought for the last time in 2002. Holmes was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2008. His final career boxing record is 69-6, with 44 of his victories coming via knockout.
Larry Holmes would be paid roughly $8 million to face Muhammad Ali in what would be his most famous title match. He won the bout, Ali’s sole career stoppage. And the large paydays would continue, even after his “retirement.” Larry Holmes returned to the ring in 1988 to challenge Mike Tyson after Don King offered him $2.8 million.
In 1992, Holmes agreed to fight Evander Holyfield for $7 million. A match between Holmes and George Foreman scheduled for January 23, 1998, has been canceled. However, each boxer received a nonrefundable 10% of their prize, which amounted to $400,000 for Holmes.
