The Fight That Made Larry Holmes Unable to Become No 1 in Boxing History

September 1985. No longer a young boxer, Larry Holmes faces his next opponent, Michael Spinks. Although it was his 49th fight for Holmes, this fight was very special for him. The thing is, 35-year-old Larry had won all his 48 fights. He had beaten many strong and famous fighters, including Muhammad Ali, who won the champion's belt and had not lost once in his professional career. Still, he had one more aim, maybe, the highest aim for any heavyweight in the history of boxing: Rocky Marciano's record. The great boxer of the past had not lost a single fight, and he had 49 of them. Larry Holmes was one step away from repeating the legendary record. He needed to win one more fight, but he was matched with a formidable opponent, Michael Spinks, who had not lost a single fight in his career either. It was the fight of the year. #larryholmes #michaelspinks #boxing