How many times did Larry Holmes lose to Michael Spinks?

In 1983, amid ongoing disagreements with boxing promoter Don King, Holmes relinquished his WBC title. The International Boxing Federation, however, still regarded him as heavyweight champion, and he defended that title three times before losing it to Michael Spinks in a 15-round decision on September 21, 1985.

Did Michael Spinks really beat Larry Holmes?

Michael may be faster than Larry, but you can only go so fast.” Despite the assessment, it indeed would be Spinks whose historical destiny would be fulfilled, as he defeated Holmes via unanimous decision to become the first reigning light heavyweight champion to win the heavyweight title.

Did Michael Spinks ever beat Larry Holmes?

Did Larry Holmes fight Leon Spinks?

The nationally televised fight on June 12, 1981, however, wasn’t a thriller: Champion Larry Holmes scored a third-round TKO over past champion Leon Spinks. In typical fight fashion — and typical Detroit fashion — the out-of-the-ring storylines were more dramatic than the action in the squared circle.

How old was Larry Holmes when he fought Michael Spinks?

On September 21, 1985, a 35-year-old Larry Holmes and the undisputed light-heavyweight champion Michael Spinks both put their unbeaten records on the line inside Las Vegas’ Riviera Hotel & Casino. Larry Holmes had toyed with retirement over a previous couple of years.

Who won the fight between Holmes and Spinks?

Spinx ended up out landing Holmes on total punches 318 – 248 and won the decisive 15th round on both judge Harold Lederman’s and Dave Moretti’s scorecards to give him an 8 – 7 rounds victory or 143 – 142. The third judge, Lawrence Wallace also had the fight 145 – 142 for Spinks.

Who did Michael Spinks beat in 1985?

Michael Spinks climbed up from light heavyweight to deal Larry Holmes his first professional defeat, landing the 1985 Upset of the Year. By Lewis Watson Mar 28, 2020, 9:00am EDT

What happened to Larry Holmes?

In March of 1985, heavyweight champion Larry Holmes scored a tenth round stoppage of undefeated contender David Bey and then immediately announced that he was done. As in, finished.