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Mike Tyson vs Larry Holmes

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Mike Tyson vs Larry Holmes was a heavyweight championship boxing match held on January 22, 1988, at the Convention Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Mike Tyson, defending his undisputed heavyweight title, defeated former champion Larry Holmes by knockout in the fourth round. The fight marked the only knockout loss in Holmes's lengthy professional career and ended his comeback attempt at the age of 38. It was promoted as a historic clash between a dominant reigning champion and a former heavyweight legend.

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How did Mike Tyson stop Larry Holmes?

Tyson knocked Holmes down three times in the fourth round before the contest was stopped. The January 22, 1988 victory remains the only knockout loss of Holmes's professional career.

Why did Larry Holmes return to fight Tyson after being retired?

Holmes had not fought since his 1986 rematch loss to Michael Spinks when he accepted the Tyson bout. He returned without taking a preparatory fight and challenged the undefeated undisputed champion in Atlantic City.

Was Muhammad Ali involved in Tyson vs Holmes?

Ali attended the fight and was introduced in the ring before the opening bell. Tyson later spoke of avenging Ali's 1980 loss to Holmes, although Ali and Holmes remained personally connected beyond that promotional narrative.

Which heavyweight titles did Tyson defend against Holmes?

Tyson entered as the undisputed heavyweight champion, holding the WBA, WBC, and IBF belts. Holmes had previously reigned as WBC champion and later as the inaugural IBF heavyweight champion.

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