Holmes Cooney Heavyweight Title Fight Promises Historic Clash
In Las Vegas tonight Larry Holmes and Gerry Cooney meet for the heavyweight crown, the first outright title bout between undefeated contenders since 1971. Holmes, 32, boxing tactician and WBC champion with 29 KOs in 39 pro wins, faces 25-year-old Cooney, 6-7 and a feared knockout artist with limited long bouts.
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Holmes to TKO Cooney in Round Seven Says Hunsaker
Veteran trainer Hunsaker predicts Ken Norton styled Holmes will win by TKO in round seven over Gerry Cooney. He notes Cooney’s powerful left hook and asks Holmes to jab and dance early while Cooney heals from a shoulder issue. The two spar and contrast Rocky II imagery with real foe.
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Floyd Lye tie for Memphis Classic lead in first round
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Holmes Seeks To Keep Crown Tonight
LAS VEGAS AP Larry Holmes 32 defends the World Boxing Council heavyweight title against Gerry Cooney 25 in a high profile bout. Holmes 39-0 seeks to prove himself while Cooney aims to derail the champion in a race themed clash. The card features Greg Page Trevor Berbick Wilfred Gomez and others as major bouts.
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