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Larry Holmes

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Larry Holmes

Larry Holmes (born November 3, 1949) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1973 to 2002 and was world heavyweight champion from 1978 until 1985. He is often considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. He grew up in Easton, Pennsylvania, which led to his boxing nickname of "the Easton Assassin". Holmes's left jab is often rated among the best in heavyweight boxing history. In addition to holding the WBC heavyweight title from 1978 to 1983, Holmes held the Ring magazine and lineal heavyweight titles from 1980 to 1985 and the inaugural IBF heavyweight title from 1983 to 1985. Holmes won his first 48 professional bouts, including victories over Ken Norton (the man he defeated in 1978 for the WBC championship), Muhammad Ali, Earnie Shavers, Mike Weaver, Gerry Cooney, Tim Witherspoon, Carl Williams, and Marvis Frazier. Holmes fell one short of matching Rocky Marciano's career record of 49–0 when he lost to Michael Spinks in a 1985 upset. Holmes retired after losing a rematch to Spinks the following year but made repeated comebacks. He was unsuccessful in four further comeback attempts (against Mike Tyson in 1988, Evander Holyfield in 1992, Oliver McCall in 1995 and Brian Nielsen in 1997) to regain a variation of the heavyweight title. Holmes fought for the final time in 2002, at age 52, against the 334lb Eric "Butterbean" Esch and ended his career with a record of 69 wins and 6 losses, with all of his losses coming in world title fights. Holmes is frequently ranked as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time and has been inducted into both the International Boxing Hall of Fame and World Boxing Hall of Fame. He is the only boxer to have defeated Muhammad Ali by stoppage and the last living boxer to have defeated him as a professional.

Infobox

Nickname
The Easton Assassin
Born
(1949-11-03) November 3, 1949 (age 76)Cuthbert, Georgia, U.S.
Height
6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight
Heavyweight
Reach
81 in (206 cm)
Stance
Orthodox
Total fights
75
Wins
69
Win by KO
44
Losses
6

Tables

· Professional boxing record
By knockout
By knockout
75 fights
By knockout
69 wins
44
6 losses
1
By decision
By decision
75 fights
By decision
69 wins
25
6 losses
5
75 fights
69 wins
6 losses
By knockout
44
1
By decision
25
5
· Professional boxing record
75
75
No.
75
Result
Win
Record
69–6
Opponent
Eric Esch
Type
UD
Round(s), time
10
Date
Jul 27, 2002
Location
Scope, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
74
74
No.
74
Result
Win
Record
68–6
Opponent
Mike Weaver
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
6 (10), 0:45
Date
Nov 17, 2000
Location
Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
73
73
No.
73
Result
Win
Record
67–6
Opponent
James Smith
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
8 (10), 2:00
Date
Jun 18, 1999
Location
Crown Coliseum, Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S.
72
72
No.
72
Result
Win
Record
66–6
Opponent
Maurice Harris
Type
SD
Round(s), time
10
Date
Jul 29, 1997
Location
The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
71
71
No.
71
Result
Loss
Record
65–6
Opponent
Brian Nielsen
Type
SD
Round(s), time
12
Date
Jan 24, 1997
Location
Brøndby Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark
Notes
For IBO heavyweight title
70
70
No.
70
Result
Win
Record
65–5
Opponent
Anthony Willis
Type
KO
Round(s), time
8 (10), 1:13
Date
Jun 16, 1996
Location
Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
69
69
No.
69
Result
Win
Record
64–5
Opponent
Quinn Navarre
Type
UD
Round(s), time
10
Date
Apr 16, 1996
Location
Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
68
68
No.
68
Result
Win
Record
63–5
Opponent
Curtis Sheppard
Type
KO
Round(s), time
4 (10), 2:41
Date
Jan 9, 1996
Location
Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
67
67
No.
67
Result
Win
Record
62–5
Opponent
Ed Donaldson
Type
UD
Round(s), time
10
Date
Sep 19, 1995
Location
Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
66
66
No.
66
Result
Loss
Record
61–5
Opponent
Oliver McCall
Type
UD
Round(s), time
12
Date
Apr 8, 1995
Location
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
For WBC heavyweight title
65
65
No.
65
Result
Win
Record
61–4
Opponent
Jesse Ferguson
Type
UD
Round(s), time
10
Date
Sep 8, 1994
Location
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Shakopee, Minnesota, U.S.
64
64
No.
64
Result
Win
Record
60–4
Opponent
Garing Lane
Type
UD
Round(s), time
10
Date
Mar 8, 1994
Location
Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.
63
63
No.
63
Result
Win
Record
59–4
Opponent
José Ribalta
Type
UD
Round(s), time
10
Date
Sep 28, 1993
Location
Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
62
62
No.
62
Result
Win
Record
58–4
Opponent
Paul Poirier
Type
RTD
Round(s), time
6 (10), 3:00
Date
May 18, 1993
Location
Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
61
61
No.
61
Result
Win
Record
57–4
Opponent
Ken Lakusta
Type
RTD
Round(s), time
7 (10), 3:00
Date
Apr 13, 1993
Location
Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
60
60
No.
60
Result
Win
Record
56–4
Opponent
Rocky Pepeli
Type
RTD
Round(s), time
4 (10), 3:00
Date
Mar 9, 1993
Location
Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
59
59
No.
59
Result
Win
Record
55–4
Opponent
Everett Martin
Type
UD
Round(s), time
10
Date
Jan 5, 1993
Location
Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
58
58
No.
58
Result
Loss
Record
54–4
Opponent
Evander Holyfield
Type
UD
Round(s), time
12
Date
Jun 19, 1992
Location
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
For WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles
57
57
No.
57
Result
Win
Record
54–3
Opponent
Ray Mercer
Type
UD
Round(s), time
12
Date
Feb 7, 1992
Location
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
56
56
No.
56
Result
Win
Record
53–3
Opponent
Jamie Howe
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
1 (10), 1:57
Date
Nov 12, 1991
Location
Coliseum, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
55
55
No.
55
Result
Win
Record
52–3
Opponent
Art Card
Type
UD
Round(s), time
10
Date
Sep 17, 1991
Location
Marriott's World Center, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
54
54
No.
54
Result
Win
Record
51–3
Opponent
Michael Greer
Type
KO
Round(s), time
4 (10), 1:18
Date
Aug 24, 1991
Location
Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
53
53
No.
53
Result
Win
Record
50–3
Opponent
Eddie Gonzales
Type
UD
Round(s), time
10
Date
Aug 13, 1991
Location
Hyatt Regency, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
52
52
No.
52
Result
Win
Record
49–3
Opponent
Tim Anderson
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
1 (10), 2:03
Date
Apr 7, 1991
Location
The Diplomat, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
51
51
No.
51
Result
Loss
Record
48–3
Opponent
Mike Tyson
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
4 (12), 2:55
Date
Jan 22, 1988
Location
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Notes
For WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles
50
50
No.
50
Result
Loss
Record
48–2
Opponent
Michael Spinks
Type
SD
Round(s), time
15
Date
Apr 19, 1986
Location
Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
For IBF and The Ring heavyweight titles
49
49
No.
49
Result
Loss
Record
48–1
Opponent
Michael Spinks
Type
UD
Round(s), time
15
Date
Sep 21, 1985
Location
Riviera, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
Lost IBF and The Ring heavyweight titles
48
48
No.
48
Result
Win
Record
48–0
Opponent
Carl Williams
Type
UD
Round(s), time
15
Date
May 20, 1985
Location
Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
Retained IBF and The Ring heavyweight titles
47
47
No.
47
Result
Win
Record
47–0
Opponent
David Bey
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
10 (15), 2:58
Date
Mar 15, 1985
Location
Riviera, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
Retained IBF and The Ring heavyweight titles
46
46
No.
46
Result
Win
Record
46–0
Opponent
James Smith
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
12 (15), 2:10
Date
Nov 9, 1984
Location
Riviera, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
Retained IBF and The Ring heavyweight titles
45
45
No.
45
Result
Win
Record
45–0
Opponent
Marvis Frazier
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
1 (12), 2:57
Date
Nov 25, 1983
Location
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
Retained The Ring heavyweight title
44
44
No.
44
Result
Win
Record
44–0
Opponent
Scott Frank
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
5 (12), 1:28
Date
Sep 10, 1983
Location
Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles
43
43
No.
43
Result
Win
Record
43–0
Opponent
Tim Witherspoon
Type
SD
Round(s), time
12
Date
May 20, 1983
Location
Dunes, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles
42
42
No.
42
Result
Win
Record
42–0
Opponent
Lucien Rodriguez
Type
UD
Round(s), time
12
Date
Mar 27, 1983
Location
Watres Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles
41
41
No.
41
Result
Win
Record
41–0
Opponent
Randall Cobb
Type
UD
Round(s), time
15
Date
Nov 26, 1982
Location
Astrodome, Houston, Texas, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles
40
40
No.
40
Result
Win
Record
40–0
Opponent
Gerry Cooney
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
13 (15), 2:52
Date
Jun 11, 1982
Location
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles
39
39
No.
39
Result
Win
Record
39–0
Opponent
Renaldo Snipes
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
11 (15), 1:05
Date
Nov 6, 1981
Location
Civic Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles
38
38
No.
38
Result
Win
Record
38–0
Opponent
Leon Spinks
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
3 (15), 2:34
Date
Jun 12, 1981
Location
Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles
37
37
No.
37
Result
Win
Record
37–0
Opponent
Trevor Berbick
Type
UD
Round(s), time
15
Date
Apr 11, 1981
Location
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles
36
36
No.
36
Result
Win
Record
36–0
Opponent
Muhammad Ali
Type
RTD
Round(s), time
10 (15), 3:00
Date
Oct 2, 1980
Location
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles
35
35
No.
35
Result
Win
Record
35–0
Opponent
Scott LeDoux
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
7 (15), 2:05
Date
Jul 7, 1980
Location
Metropolitan Sports Center, Bloomington, Minnesota, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles
34
34
No.
34
Result
Win
Record
34–0
Opponent
Leroy Jones
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
8 (15), 2:56
Date
Mar 31, 1980
Location
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBC heavyweight title
33
33
No.
33
Result
Win
Record
33–0
Opponent
Lorenzo Zanon
Type
KO
Round(s), time
6 (15), 2:39
Date
Feb 3, 1980
Location
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBC heavyweight title
32
32
No.
32
Result
Win
Record
32–0
Opponent
Earnie Shavers
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
11 (15), 2:00
Date
Sep 28, 1979
Location
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBC heavyweight title
31
31
No.
31
Result
Win
Record
31–0
Opponent
Mike Weaver
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
12 (15), 0:44
Date
Jun 22, 1979
Location
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBC heavyweight title
30
30
No.
30
Result
Win
Record
30–0
Opponent
Ossie Ocasio
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
7 (15), 2:38
Date
Mar 23, 1979
Location
Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBC heavyweight title
29
29
No.
29
Result
Win
Record
29–0
Opponent
Alfredo Evangelista
Type
KO
Round(s), time
7 (15), 2:14
Date
Nov 10, 1978
Location
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBC heavyweight title
28
28
No.
28
Result
Win
Record
28–0
Opponent
Ken Norton
Type
SD
Round(s), time
15
Date
Jun 9, 1978
Location
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
Won WBC heavyweight title
27
27
No.
27
Result
Win
Record
27–0
Opponent
Earnie Shavers
Type
UD
Round(s), time
12
Date
Mar 25, 1978
Location
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
26
26
No.
26
Result
Win
Record
26–0
Opponent
Ibar Arrington
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
10 (10), 1:38
Date
Nov 5, 1977
Location
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
25
25
No.
25
Result
Win
Record
25–0
Opponent
Fred Houpe
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
7 (10), 0:47
Date
Sep 14, 1977
Location
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
24
24
No.
24
Result
Win
Record
24–0
Opponent
Horace Robinson
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
5 (10)
Date
Mar 17, 1977
Location
Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico
23
23
No.
23
Result
Win
Record
23–0
Opponent
Tom Prater
Type
UD
Round(s), time
8
Date
Jan 16, 1977
Location
USS Lexington, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
22
22
No.
22
Result
Win
Record
22–0
Opponent
Roy Williams
Type
UD
Round(s), time
10
Date
Apr 30, 1976
Location
Capital Centre, Landover, Maryland, U.S.
21
21
No.
21
Result
Win
Record
21–0
Opponent
Fred Askew
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
2 (10), 2:18
Date
Apr 5, 1976
Location
Capital Centre, Landover, Maryland, U.S.
20
20
No.
20
Result
Win
Record
20–0
Opponent
Joe Gholston
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
8 (10), 2:32
Date
Jan 29, 1976
Location
Allan P. Kirby Field House, Easton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19
19
No.
19
Result
Win
Record
19–0
Opponent
Billy Joiner
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
3 (10), 2:29
Date
Dec 20, 1975
Location
Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico
18
18
No.
18
Result
Win
Record
18–0
Opponent
Leon Shaw
Type
KO
Round(s), time
1 (10)
Date
Dec 9, 1975
Location
D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S.
17
17
No.
17
Result
Win
Record
17–0
Opponent
Rodney Bobick
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
6 (10), 2:46
Date
Oct 1, 1975
Location
Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines
16
16
No.
16
Result
Win
Record
16–0
Opponent
Charlie James
Type
PTS
Round(s), time
10
Date
Aug 26, 1975
Location
International Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
15
15
No.
15
Result
Win
Record
15–0
Opponent
Obie English
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
7 (10)
Date
Aug 16, 1975
Location
Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14
14
No.
14
Result
Win
Record
14–0
Opponent
Ernie Smith
Type
KO
Round(s), time
3 (8)
Date
May 16, 1975
Location
Convention Center, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
13
13
No.
13
Result
Win
Record
13–0
Opponent
Robert Yarborough
Type
KO
Round(s), time
4, 2:58
Date
Apr 26, 1975
Location
Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
12
12
No.
12
Result
Win
Record
12–0
Opponent
Oliver Wright
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
3
Date
Apr 9, 1975
Location
International Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
11
11
No.
11
Result
Win
Record
11–0
Opponent
Charley Green
Type
KO
Round(s), time
1 (8), 1:57
Date
Mar 24, 1975
Location
Coliseum, Richfield, Ohio, U.S.
10
10
No.
10
Result
Win
Record
10–0
Opponent
Joe Hathaway
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
1 (8), 2:47
Date
Dec 11, 1974
Location
Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9
9
No.
9
Result
Win
Record
9–0
Opponent
Bob Mashburn
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
7 (8)
Date
May 29, 1974
Location
Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
8
8
No.
8
Result
Win
Record
8–0
Opponent
Howard Darlington
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
4 (6), 2:23
Date
Apr 24, 1974
Location
Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7
7
No.
7
Result
Win
Record
7–0
Opponent
Kevin Isaac
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
3 (6), 1:05
Date
Nov 28, 1973
Location
Cleveland Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
6
6
No.
6
Result
Win
Record
6–0
Opponent
Jerry Judge
Type
PTS
Round(s), time
6
Date
Nov 14, 1973
Location
Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
5
5
No.
5
Result
Win
Record
5–0
Opponent
Bob Bozic
Type
PTS
Round(s), time
6
Date
Sep 10, 1973
Location
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
4
4
No.
4
Result
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Don Branch
Type
PTS
Round(s), time
6
Date
Aug 22, 1973
Location
Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
3
3
No.
3
Result
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Curtis Whitner
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
1 (4), 2:14
Date
Jun 20, 1973
Location
Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2
2
No.
2
Result
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Art Savage
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
3 (4), 1:32
Date
May 2, 1973
Location
Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
1
1
No.
1
Result
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Rodell Dupree
Type
PTS
Round(s), time
4
Date
Mar 21, 1973
Location
Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round(s), time
Date
Location
Notes
75
Win
69–6
Eric Esch
UD
10
Jul 27, 2002
Scope, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
74
Win
68–6
Mike Weaver
TKO
6 (10), 0:45
Nov 17, 2000
Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
73
Win
67–6
James Smith
TKO
8 (10), 2:00
Jun 18, 1999
Crown Coliseum, Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S.
72
Win
66–6
Maurice Harris
SD
10
Jul 29, 1997
The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
71
Loss
65–6
Brian Nielsen
SD
12
Jan 24, 1997
Brøndby Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark
For IBO heavyweight title
70
Win
65–5
Anthony Willis
KO
8 (10), 1:13
Jun 16, 1996
Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
69
Win
64–5
Quinn Navarre
UD
10
Apr 16, 1996
Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
68
Win
63–5
Curtis Sheppard
KO
4 (10), 2:41
Jan 9, 1996
Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
67
Win
62–5
Ed Donaldson
UD
10
Sep 19, 1995
Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
66
Loss
61–5
Oliver McCall
UD
12
Apr 8, 1995
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
For WBC heavyweight title
65
Win
61–4
Jesse Ferguson
UD
10
Sep 8, 1994
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Shakopee, Minnesota, U.S.
64
Win
60–4
Garing Lane
UD
10
Mar 8, 1994
Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.
63
Win
59–4
José Ribalta
UD
10
Sep 28, 1993
Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
62
Win
58–4
Paul Poirier
RTD
6 (10), 3:00
May 18, 1993
Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
61
Win
57–4
Ken Lakusta
RTD
7 (10), 3:00
Apr 13, 1993
Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
60
Win
56–4
Rocky Pepeli
RTD
4 (10), 3:00
Mar 9, 1993
Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
59
Win
55–4
Everett Martin
UD
10
Jan 5, 1993
Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
58
Loss
54–4
Evander Holyfield
UD
12
Jun 19, 1992
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
For WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles
57
Win
54–3
Ray Mercer
UD
12
Feb 7, 1992
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
56
Win
53–3
Jamie Howe
TKO
1 (10), 1:57
Nov 12, 1991
Coliseum, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
55
Win
52–3
Art Card
UD
10
Sep 17, 1991
Marriott's World Center, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
54
Win
51–3
Michael Greer
KO
4 (10), 1:18
Aug 24, 1991
Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
53
Win
50–3
Eddie Gonzales
UD
10
Aug 13, 1991
Hyatt Regency, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
52
Win
49–3
Tim Anderson
TKO
1 (10), 2:03
Apr 7, 1991
The Diplomat, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
51
Loss
48–3
Mike Tyson
TKO
4 (12), 2:55
Jan 22, 1988
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
For WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles
50
Loss
48–2
Michael Spinks
SD
15
Apr 19, 1986
Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
For IBF and The Ring heavyweight titles
49
Loss
48–1
Michael Spinks
UD
15
Sep 21, 1985
Riviera, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
Lost IBF and The Ring heavyweight titles
48
Win
48–0
Carl Williams
UD
15
May 20, 1985
Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
Retained IBF and The Ring heavyweight titles
47
Win
47–0
David Bey
TKO
10 (15), 2:58
Mar 15, 1985
Riviera, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
Retained IBF and The Ring heavyweight titles
46
Win
46–0
James Smith
TKO
12 (15), 2:10
Nov 9, 1984
Riviera, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
Retained IBF and The Ring heavyweight titles
45
Win
45–0
Marvis Frazier
TKO
1 (12), 2:57
Nov 25, 1983
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Retained The Ring heavyweight title
44
Win
44–0
Scott Frank
TKO
5 (12), 1:28
Sep 10, 1983
Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Retained WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles
43
Win
43–0
Tim Witherspoon
SD
12
May 20, 1983
Dunes, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Retained WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles
42
Win
42–0
Lucien Rodriguez
UD
12
Mar 27, 1983
Watres Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Retained WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles
41
Win
41–0
Randall Cobb
UD
15
Nov 26, 1982
Astrodome, Houston, Texas, U.S.
Retained WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles
40
Win
40–0
Gerry Cooney
TKO
13 (15), 2:52
Jun 11, 1982
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Retained WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles
39
Win
39–0
Renaldo Snipes
TKO
11 (15), 1:05
Nov 6, 1981
Civic Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Retained WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles
38
Win
38–0
Leon Spinks
TKO
3 (15), 2:34
Jun 12, 1981
Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Retained WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles
37
Win
37–0
Trevor Berbick
UD
15
Apr 11, 1981
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Retained WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles
36
Win
36–0
Muhammad Ali
RTD
10 (15), 3:00
Oct 2, 1980
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Retained WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles
35
Win
35–0
Scott LeDoux
TKO
7 (15), 2:05
Jul 7, 1980
Metropolitan Sports Center, Bloomington, Minnesota, U.S.
Retained WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles
34
Win
34–0
Leroy Jones
TKO
8 (15), 2:56
Mar 31, 1980
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Retained WBC heavyweight title
33
Win
33–0
Lorenzo Zanon
KO
6 (15), 2:39
Feb 3, 1980
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Retained WBC heavyweight title
32
Win
32–0
Earnie Shavers
TKO
11 (15), 2:00
Sep 28, 1979
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Retained WBC heavyweight title
31
Win
31–0
Mike Weaver
TKO
12 (15), 0:44
Jun 22, 1979
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
Retained WBC heavyweight title
30
Win
30–0
Ossie Ocasio
TKO
7 (15), 2:38
Mar 23, 1979
Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
Retained WBC heavyweight title
29
Win
29–0
Alfredo Evangelista
KO
7 (15), 2:14
Nov 10, 1978
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Retained WBC heavyweight title
28
Win
28–0
Ken Norton
SD
15
Jun 9, 1978
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Won WBC heavyweight title
27
Win
27–0
Earnie Shavers
UD
12
Mar 25, 1978
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
· Exhibition boxing record
Non-scored
Non-scored
8 fights
Non-scored
0 wins
8
8 fights
0 wins
0 losses
Non-scored
8
· Exhibition boxing record
8
8
No.
8
Result
—
Record
0–0 (8)
Opponent
Ron McCarthy
Type
—
Round(s), time
3
Date
Jan 16, 2004
Location
Boutwell Memorial Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Notes
Non-scored bout
7
7
No.
7
Result
—
Record
0–0 (7)
Opponent
James Tillis
Type
—
Round(s), time
2
Date
Mar 18, 1990
Location
Jakarta, Indonesia
Notes
Non-scored bout
6
6
No.
6
Result
—
Record
0–0 (6)
Opponent
Bernardo Mercado
Type
—
Round(s), time
2
Date
Mar 18, 1990
Location
Jakarta, Indonesia
Notes
Non-scored bout
5
5
No.
5
Result
—
Record
0–0 (5)
Opponent
Tim Anderson
Type
—
Round(s), time
4
Date
Nov 10, 1989
Location
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Notes
Non-scored bout
4
4
No.
4
Result
—
Record
0–0 (4)
Opponent
Floyd Cummings
Type
—
Round(s), time
4
Date
Mar 27, 1982
Location
Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Notes
Non-scored bout
3
3
No.
3
Result
—
Record
0–0 (3)
Opponent
Mitch Green
Type
—
Round(s), time
2
Date
Mar 27, 1982
Location
Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Notes
Non-scored bout
2
2
No.
2
Result
—
Record
0–0 (2)
Opponent
Jody Ballard
Type
—
Round(s), time
2
Date
Feb 2, 1979
Location
Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Notes
Non-scored bout
1
1
No.
1
Result
—
Record
0–0 (1)
Opponent
Wendell Baily
Type
—
Round(s), time
2
Date
Feb 2, 1979
Location
Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Notes
Non-scored bout
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round(s), time
Date
Location
Notes
8
—
0–0 (8)
Ron McCarthy
—
3
Jan 16, 2004
Boutwell Memorial Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Non-scored bout
7
—
0–0 (7)
James Tillis
—
2
Mar 18, 1990
Jakarta, Indonesia
Non-scored bout
6
—
0–0 (6)
Bernardo Mercado
—
2
Mar 18, 1990
Jakarta, Indonesia
Non-scored bout
5
—
0–0 (5)
Tim Anderson
—
4
Nov 10, 1989
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Non-scored bout
4
—
0–0 (4)
Floyd Cummings
—
4
Mar 27, 1982
Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Non-scored bout
3
—
0–0 (3)
Mitch Green
—
2
Mar 27, 1982
Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Non-scored bout
2
—
0–0 (2)
Jody Ballard
—
2
Feb 2, 1979
Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Non-scored bout
1
—
0–0 (1)
Wendell Baily
—
2
Feb 2, 1979
Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Non-scored bout
· External links
World boxing titles
World boxing titles
Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded byKen Norton
Preceded byKen Norton
Sporting positions
Preceded byKen Norton
Sporting positions
WBC heavyweight champion June 9, 1978 – December 11, 1983Vacated
Sporting positions
VacantTitle next held byTim Witherspoon
VacantTitle last held byMuhammad Ali
VacantTitle last held byMuhammad Ali
Sporting positions
VacantTitle last held byMuhammad Ali
Sporting positions
The Ring heavyweight champion October 10, 1980 – September 21, 1985
Sporting positions
Succeeded byMichael Spinks
Inaugural champion
Inaugural champion
Sporting positions
Inaugural champion
Sporting positions
IBF heavyweight champion December 11, 1983 – September 21, 1985
Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded byKen Norton
WBC heavyweight champion June 9, 1978 – December 11, 1983Vacated
VacantTitle next held byTim Witherspoon
VacantTitle last held byMuhammad Ali
The Ring heavyweight champion October 10, 1980 – September 21, 1985
Succeeded byMichael Spinks
Inaugural champion
IBF heavyweight champion December 11, 1983 – September 21, 1985

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