Holmes tops Mercer in heavyweight upset in Atlantic City
Larry Holmes defeated Olympic gold medalist Ray Mercer by 12 round decision in Atlantic City. Mercer accused Holmes of illegal tactics and noted the division's weak state as young contenders struggle to emerge. Holmes quoted about age and fighting fit, hinting at possible future matches with Foreman or Holyfield as Tyson faces trial.
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Larry Holmes
Ray Mercer
Atlantic City
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Mercer
Holmes
World Boxing Organization
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Geritol
Ben Gay
Evander Holyfield
Mike Tyson
Indianapolis
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Top Rank Inc
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Edson
Provincetown
Marvin Hagler
Easton
Foreman
Ezzard Charles
Archie Moore
Bodine Wins Busch Clash on 10th Try
Geoff Bodine wins the Busch Clash at Daytona driving a Ford Thunderbird for Bud Moore, defeating Ernie Irvan and Mark Martin. The race used two 10-lap segments with a field reversal after 25 miles, Sterling Marlin leading early before Bodine and the elder Brett Bodine faltered to end the first segment behind Michael Waltrip. Bodine claims victory in a record tying 10th Clash appearance.
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Fla
Geoff Bodine
Bud Moore
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Bodine
Ernie Irvan
Mark Mit Bodine
Brett Bodine
Sterling Marlin
Michael Waltrip
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