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“I cursed [Larry Merchant] out once, and I told him that he was a phony.”

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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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