News about Larry Holmes

Earnie Shavers, a man who became well-known as one of the world's worst punchers and fought in the 1970s, died on Thursday, just one day after turning 78. A cause of death has yet to be identified. Shavers served primarily in the 1970s, but his career spanned the 1990s. He ended his career with a record of 74-14-1 and 68 knockouts. Shavers has fought twice in his career, first against Muhammad Ali in 1977 and then against Larry Holmes two years later.