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LARRY HOLMES PROMOTES

MARVIS’ AUDIOBOOK HERE

Larry Holmes, former world champion heavyweight, signs an autograph for Bill Pietraface, the retired SUNY Oneonta professor, at an appearance this evening at the Oneonta Theatre to promote the audiobook for Marvis Frazier, son of a former heavyweight champion of the world. Frazier's biography, by Oneonta's Jamie Potter, was published last year; Potter is now working on Holmes autobiography. (Jim Kevlin/allotsego.com)
Larry Holmes, former world champion heavyweight, signs an autograph for Bill Pietraface, the retired SUNY Oneonta professor, at an appearance this evening at the Oneonta Theatre to promote the audiobook for Marvis Frazier, son of former heavyweight champion of the world Joe Frazier. Frazier’s biography, “Meet Marvis,” by Oneonta’s Jamie Potter, was published last year; Potter is now working on Holmes autobiography.  On stage to sing a number with “Party of Two,” Holmes remarked that he ended Golden Glove champ;ion Marvis’ chances for a heavyweight crown.  At left is reporter/photographer Webster Riddick, who was covering tonight’s event for the Philadelphia Sunday Sun.  (Jim Kevlin/allotsego.com)

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Marvis Frazier, now an ordained pastor, says hi to Oneonta's Dillon family during tonight's event. Dad Steve Dillon, the well-known local actor, narrated the "Meet Marvis" audiobook along with Reggie Bruson. Dillon's son Colin shakes the former Golden Gloves champ's hand. At left are his mom Lydia and sister Adriana.
Marvis Frazier, now an ordained pastor, says hi to Oneonta’s Dillon family during tonight’s event. Dad Steve Dillon, the well-known local actor, narrated the “Meet Marvis” audiobook along with Reggie Brunson. Dillon’s son Colin shakes the former Golden Gloves champ’s hand, while his mom Lydia and sister Adriana look on.

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