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“Mike Tyson does a lot of things that shows he wants to win. He might hit you after the bell, he might hit you a little low, but he wants to win the fight. I think if he controls himself, he's okay.”

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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