All Time Great Larry Holmes To Be On Saturday's Boxing Insider Card In Atlantic City

Written by: Sean Crose

This weekend, at the Tropicana Resort and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Boxing Insider Promotions will present its first fight card outside of New York City. After finding success in Midtown Manhattan, the franchise will now be a part of Atlantic City's famous boxing scene for decades. Featuring rising talent and respected vets, Saturday's event may offer the highest value for the future of the game. But the real star of the fun will be at the Tropicana on Saturday – former world heavyweight champion Larry Holmes, the “Easton Assassin” himself.

For those who don't, Holmes is considered one of the greatest champions in the history of the sport. There are also those who suggest that Holmes may have been better than “The Greatest” himself, Muhammad Ali. Winning the WBC heavyweight title in a classic fight with Ken Norton in 1978, Holmes went on to make twenty successful title defenses over seven years. Even his most notable defeats, to Michael Spinks and Mike Tyson respectively, occurred when Holmes was well past his prime. After facing the likes of Ernie Shavers, Ali (who had passed his time), Gerry Cooney, Mike Weaver, and Leon Spinks among others, Holmes earned a reputation that few could come close to matching.

Having someone of Holmes' stature adds some energy to boxing's smaller events. Such things can be important. If you're an up-and-coming player and Larry Holmes himself sees you fight, that indicates that others should also check out how you work. And if you look impressive in front of a man like Holmes, one can only wonder what he can do to your career. There is no doubt that Saturday's fights will be well known to those watching in the audience.

With that said, Boxing Insider It's clearly looking to build on its previous success as an advertising outlet. Bringing new fighting cards to new places is one way to build a brand. Having fighters like Holmes go to events is another. Finally, bringing in quality young players or veterans is one of the most important, if not the most important, thing in the game.

*Saturday tickets Boxing Insider the card can be purchased from Ticketmaster. The event will be held at the Tropicana Atlantic City Showroom. Doors open at 6:30 PM eastern time and the card will begin at 7:30 PM eastern time.