Ep 048 - Larry Holmes, Against The Odds

Published: Jan. 3, 2019, 10 a.m.

Larry Holmes, Hall of Fame Heavyweight Champion, is the topic of discussion as Mike Mittman, Steve’s dad, joins us on the show. Mike has a unique perspective and exclusive insight into both the iconic career of The Easton Assassin, and also the personal side of the boxing legend. Some of the things you'll hear include:

  • How and why Larry became a sparring partner for Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier

  • As discussed in last week's episode, Larry didn't believe in "almost" doing something

  • How Holmes turned a negative into a positive after Frazier broke his ribs while sparring

  • The inside story of the severe bicep injury Larry incurred right before his heavyweight championship fight with Ken Norton — and the handicap he had going into that fight that no one knew about until after Larry won the WBC Heavyweight Title

  • How to apply some of the spirit, the work ethic, and determination that Larry Holmes has so that you, too, can be a champ and not a chump