Ring legend Larry on his way to Peterborough

One of professional boxing’s greatest ever heavyweights is on his way to Peterborough. Larry Holmes, the only fighter to stop Muhammad Ali, will be the guest at Kevin Sanders’ next boxing dinner to be held at the Solstice pub in Peterborough on Friday October 14.

Sanders says tickets are selling fast and anybody keen to spend an evening in Holmes’ company is advised to book now.

“What a coup for me and for Peterborough - Larry Holmes was a legend and has got so much to talk about,” said Sanders. “It promises to be a fantastic evening. I can’t wait.”

For ticket details Sanders can be contacted on 01733 371912 or 07872 601467.

Holmes, now66, grew up in Easton, Pennsylvania, which gave birth to his boxing nickname, the ‘Easton Assassin’.

His l eft j ab was rated among the best in boxing history. He was WBC heavyweightchampionfrom1978to 1983 and held the IBF heavyweight title from 1983 to 1985. He made 20 successful title defences, placing him third in the all-timelist behindonly Joe Louis at 25 and Wladimir Klitschko at 22.

Holmes won his first 48 professional bouts, including victories over Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali.

Holmesretiredin2002and endedhiscareerwitharecord of 69 wins and six losses.

He was inducted into both the International Boxing Hall of FameandtheWorldBoxing Hall of Fame.

Holmes and Ali in New York in 2002.

Larry Holmes on his way to beating Muhammad Ali.