Larry Holmes, standing at an imposing 6ft 3 (190.5 cm), leveraged his towering height and 81-inch reach to dominate the heavyweight boxing division as World Heavyweight Champion from 1978 to 1985.
His long arms allowed him to fight effectively moving backward, pulling his head out of reach while delivering devastating punches, contributing to victories over legends like Ken Norton, Muhammad Ali, and Gerry Cooney.
- Competed professionally from 1973 to 2002.
- Defended his title 20 times, a record at the time.
- Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Holmes' 6ft 3 frame, combined with stats like a 43.5-inch chest and 15.5-inch biceps, defined his physical prowess in the ring.