What happens when an unstoppable force at the peak of his destructive powers collides with one of the craftiest, most durable former champions in heavyweight history?
Today we take a closer look at a defining world heavyweight championship clash from January 1988: undisputed, unified powerhouse “Iron” Mike Tyson squaring off against living legend and former long-reigning heavyweight champion, “The Easton Assassin” Larry Holmes.
While general consensus often points to Tyson’s 91-second blowout of Michael Spinks as the eternal highlight of his prime, his battle with Holmes remains vastly overlooked. On paper, critics were quick to dismiss
