Larry Holmes was a great heavyweight champion behind Ali and Louis for me.

Holmes had a great jab, fantastic chin and a superb record. Yes Larry had close fights against opponents he should have beaten easily such as Williams and Snipes but taking Shavers "punch" and coming back, the war with Norton and the event/beating of Cooney were unbelievable achievements. Larry was smart and made good money when he left Don King others did not.

Does he really have had to face Pinklon Thomas, Michael Dokes, Gerrie Coetzee or rematch Tim Witherspoon to enhance his legacy?

Larry upset a lot of people and that was one of the reasons many dislike him especially coming after Ali but he was a top fighter and I was glad he got some appreciation when he beat Mercer against all the odds.

Larry would have beaten Foreman peak or the old version. Shame he never got that chance.