Tyson Holmes clash for heavyweight title in Atlantic City
Mike Tyson, 32-0 with 28 knockouts, defends the undisputed heavyweight crown against former champion Larry Holmes in a 12 round bout at the Atlantic City Convention Center. Holmes, 38, attempts to become the oldest champion, challenging Tyson’s claim that no one can beat him.
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Holmes Returns to Title Ride Against Spinks Rival
In 1951 tale of the tape style note, former heavyweight champion Larry Holmes, 48-2 with 34 KOs, seeks a World Boxing Council title shot after 21 months since a controversial second loss to Michael Spinks. Holmes weighs in at a career high 225 pounds as trainer Richie Ganachetti downplays weight, asserting Holmes can still go 10 rounds and more.
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Holmes Tyson Fight Sparks Mixed Awe and Shame
Knight-Ridder previews the Holmes versus Tyson bout with Holmes depicted as a star-crossed heavyweight seeking legitimacy. The column weighs the lure of blood sport against anti boxing sentiment and Holmes’s elusive greatness, noting his struggle after following Ali and lacking a defining rival.
Tyson Holmes Championship Fight Telecast Details
Tonight's title bout between Mike Tyson and Larry Holmes airs on HBO at 10 p m. Viewers can also watch at the Coliseum after the Cleveland Force Dallas Sidekicks game and at Northfield Park with no extra admission. WIMO radio 1490 in Cleveland will broadcast the fight.
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Hawks edge Cavs 101 93 in home showdown
Hawks beat the Cavaliers 101 to 93 at Richfield Coliseum. Atlanta trims Cleveland to five-straight losses while expanding lead into playoffs talk, with Dominique Wilkins scoring 28 and Glenn Rivers adding 15 points and 12 assists.
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Elyria Pioneers Face Lorain Sandusky Rematch Series
Elyria High aims to rebound after a 66-59 five overtime loss to Lorain on December 11 and an 81-72 setback to Sandusky last Friday. The Pioneers, 1-4 to start, have won four of their last five and hope to sharpen opening play as Lorain visits tonight and Sandusky hosts Saturday. Coach Art Daniels says the team is more confident, cohesive, and improving, though slow starts remain a focus to fix.
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West has busy weekend with road tests for Elyria West
Elyria West visits Wellington tonight and North Ridgeville Saturday as 7-4 overall Wolverines face a 3-10 Dukes. Coach Sam Clark notes improved shooting to the 43-46 percent range and stronger first quarters while pressuring defensively. North Ridgeville coach Dom Pannitto says his team is improving despite a 120-58 loss to Admiral King, focusing on teaching their system and rebuilding after the blowout.
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