Full Interview: Larry Holmes on Going 48-0, Beating Ali, Losing to Tyson & Holyfield (Full)
Part #8: Larry Holmes Predicted Mike Tyson will be in Jail in 5 Years After their Fight
Part #6: Larry Holmes on Going 48-0, Spinks Loss, Marciano Can't Hold His Jockstrap
Part #1: Larry Holmes on Dropping Out of School in the 7th Grade to Help Support Family
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Larry Holmes retired from boxing at 37 after losing his rematch to Michael Spinks. However, the former heavyweight champion was back in the ring less than two years later after Don King gave him $500,000 on the spot to fight Mike Tyson. While Holmes believed he could beat Tyson, he was only given a few weeks to prepare for the fight after the date was pushed up. Holmes ended up losing the fight but was paid $3.5 million. While Holmes referred to Tyson as a good guy, he talked about accurately predicting that Tyson would encounter personal trouble and end up in prison.
