Larry Holmes vs Michael Spinks l ( Highlights)

Holmes received 3 million plus 500, 000 in training expenses. Spinks received 900, 000 plus 100, 000 in training expenses. Holmes was a 6 to 1 favorite. The fight was televised live on HBO. A full house of 11, 192 watched the fight in the Riviera s outdoor arena. According to HBO punch stats, Spinks landed 318 of 697 punches (46 percent) and Holmes connected on 248 of 567 (44 percent). Spinks became the first reigning World Light Heavyweight Champion to win the World Heavyweight Championship. Holmes entered the fight with a 480 record, needing just one win to tie Rocky Marciano s alltime undefeated heavyweight record of 490. After the fight, Holmes said, I m 35 fighting young men and Rocky was 25 fighting old men. To be technical, Rocky couldn t carry my Holmes was heavily criticized for the remark, and he later apologized. Spinks victory over Holmes was named Upset of the Year by The Ring Magazine Uploaded for easier viewing Mobile phones etc and for fight fans who perhaps don t have the