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“Tyson is a lot better than I thought, a lot better. People can talk about Spinks all they want... Tyson is the true champion.”

Quote by Larry Holmes

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Larry Holmes, born on November 3, 1949, is an American professional boxer renowned for his immense strength and exceptional defensive skills. He is considered one of the greatest heavyweight boxers in the history of the sport. more

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