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Return To Glory: Larry Holmes vs. Alfredo Evangelista

1978-11-10
In the first defense of his WBC Heavyweight title, Larry Holmes makes easy work of former Muhammad Ali challenger Alfredo Evangelista. Working behind his esteemed jab, Holmes surgically dissects Evangelista for six rounds before floori... Show more

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Quest For Glory: Larry Holmes vs. Carl Williams

1985-05-20
Undefeated Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes turns back undefeated challenger Carl Williams in a razor thin contest filled with close rounds. After Williams proves he can jab with Holmes over the first three rounds, they trade big shot... Show more

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The Grand Finale: Larry Holmes vs. David Bey

1985-03-15
Undefeated Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes takes on big David Bey in a fight many anticipate to be his last. Bey lands the only meaningful punch of the opening round and hen wobbles Holmes with a left hook in the second. Holmes comes... Show more

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Larry Holmes vs. Earnie Shavers II

1979-09-28
Now recognized as the legitimate Heavyweight Champion in the wake of Muhammad Ali's retirement, Larry Holmes defends his title in a rematch with devastating puncher Earnie Shavers. Similar to their first encounter a little more than a ... Show more

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The Turning Point: Larry Holmes vs. Earnie Shavers I

1978-03-25
In his first big test, undefeated heavyweight contender Larry Holmes has his coming out party against big puncher Earnie Shavers. They trade big shots in the opening rounds, with Holmes stunning Shavers at the end of the first but Shav... Show more

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Class Of Champions: Evander Holyfield vs. Larry Holmes

1992-06-19
After upsetting Ray Mercer, former Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes finds himself positioned for one last crack at the title when he takes on Evander Holyfield, who is left without a dance partner when Mike Tyson is convicted and sent... Show more

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The Pride & The Glory: Larry Holmes vs. Gerry Cooney

1982-06-11
The most racially charged fight in history sees WBC Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes defend his title against "The Great White Hope" Gerry Cooney in a highly anticipated affair. Feeling slighted by the marketing campaign and the fact ... Show more

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Countdown To Glory: Larry Holmes vs. James "Bonecrusher" Smith

1984-11-09
After knocking out Marvis Frazier in a single round, undefeated Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes fails to come to an agreement to fight Greg Face and thus vacates the WBC title. Instead, Holmes is named the inaugural IBF Heavyweight C... Show more

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Ken Norton vs. Larry Holmes

1978-06-09
When Leon Spinks decides to grant a rematch to Muhammad Ali rather than face mandatory contender Ken Norton, the WBC strips him of the title and grants it to Norton. For his first assignment as WBC titlist, Norton is tasked with facing... Show more

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