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Larry Holmes vs. Sultan Ibragimov
MAJ. DRAW 15
(Holmes dominates the opening round with his hard, snapping jab. Ibragimov settles down in the 2nd and a boxing match becomes a “fight.” Holmes digs in and uses the jab and right hand. Sultan keeps the pressure on Holmes not allowing him to establish a rhythm. They arrive at the 10th round with most observers having Holmes ahead by a few rounds. Sultan gets mugged in the 10th when the tank reads – empty… and returns to the corner with an uncertain look on his face and his left eye starting to swell. Ibragimov surprises as the championship rounds begin and out-punches Holmes in rounds 11-13. Holmes calls upon his reserves and takes the final two rounds. The fight goes to the scorecards. 144-142 Holmes, 143-143 Even, 145-145 Even (The fight ends in a Majority Draw)
The rematch to follow.
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