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With a record of 75 fights and 6 losses, some of the losses were very questionable including Brian Nielsen when we fought in Denmark. I knew I won but they didn't give me that fight.
Larry Holmes
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Larry Holmes
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: November 3
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