On This Day January 22 1988 - Mike Tyson Knocked Out Larry Holmes in the Fourth Round

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On This Day January 22 1988 - Mike Tyson Knocked Out Larry Holmes in the Fourth Round.

On this day January 22 1988, Mike Tyson knocked out Larry Holmes in the fourth round to retain the WBA WBC and IBF heavyweight championships, delivering one of the most dominant performances of his career. The bout showcased Tyson’s speed power and relentless pressure against a former champion who had defined an earlier era of heavyweight boxing.

The fight symbolized a passing of the torch in the heavyweight division, as Tyson’s explosive style represented the new face of late 1980s boxing...
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