Larry Holmes

27th May 1963:Supremely confident American boxer Cassius Clay holds up five fingers in a prediction of how many rounds it will take him to knock out British boxer Henry Cooper.(Photo by Kent

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Tag Heuer: a tribute to Muhammad Ali

As the brand releases a watch to honour the legendary boxer, his sparring partner Larry Holmes reflects on their friendship

20 Nov 2017

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Larry Holmes

Tag Heuer: a tribute to Muhammad Ali

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