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BRISTOL PAVILION EVENT - An evening with former Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes

21 October 2016

We are pleased to announce that Larry Holmes a former heavyweight boxing champion of the world will be visiting the Bristol Pavilion, here at Gloucestershire Cricket  on Wednesday 16th November 2016 where he will tell his story and talk about the greatest fighter of all time Muhammad Ali.

Notoriety and acclaim came Holmes's way when he fought and beat Earnie Shavers on March 25, 1978, to set up a World Boxing Council title fight against Ken Norton that September. In what would be remembered as one of boxing's classic fights, Holmes captured the belt in a 15-round decision.

Holmes retained the WBC crown until 1983, when he relinquished the title to become champion of the newly formed International Boxing Federation. He went on to successfully defend his IBF belt three times, upping his professional record to 48-0, just one win shy of the all-time undefeated mark set by the late Rocky Marciano. But on September 21, 1985, the heavily favored Holmes lost to Michael Spinks in a 15-round decision. A rematch six months later resulted in a similar outcome, prompting a bitter Holmes to retire.

Homes eventually returned to boxing and fought three title fights. The first of those came in 1988, when Mike Tyson felled him in four rounds. Later, he lost championship bouts to Evander Holyfield and Oliver McCall. Holmes retired for good in 2002. He finished with an overall record of 69-6, with 44 knockouts. In 2008 he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Park Lane Memorabilia Bristol supported by Mark Price and Polar Bear Windows are really pleased to announce the world champion boxers visit to Bristol on Wednesday 16th November 2016.

Tickets are on sale now priced at £75.00 VIP and £50.00 Standard. Call Mark Jakeways for further information or to book tickets on 07799883057

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