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Larry Holmes

v.

Tim Witherspoon

...At the bell Tim Witherspoon was raised in the arms of his handler confident that they were hoisting the new heavyweight champion into the air...

...And the verdict: a split decision for Holmes...

To all it had been an unbelievable thought: Larry Holmes extended by a boxer who had been given less chance of winning than the gamblers who stood at tables less than 150 yards away...

On the other part of card, it was not a great day for WBA Champion Michael Dokes either.

The fight ended in a draw;

When asked if he would fight Mike Weaver again...

"They can strip me of my title, but I won't fight Weaver again...

-Michael Dokes

-Bert Sugar. The Ring July, 1983

Vintage Original Souvenir Pinback

Size: 3 3/8 inches

Condition: Excellent

Price: $ 65.00

2000-6717

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