Best fights of Earnie Shavers

Over 26 years as a professional, Earnie Shavers compiled a 74-14-1 (68) record, including three title fights. Here are his best fights.

1. 1. Earnie Shavers KOs Ken Norton

   On March 23, 1979 Earnie Shavers faced Ken Norton in a heavyweight bout. Shavers was 34 years old with a record of 57-7-1, and Norton was 35 with a record of 41-5. Shavers was on a 3-fight winning streak and Norton was coming off a win. Shavers stopped Ken Norton via KO in the 1st round.

2. 2. Earnie Shavers loses to Muhammad Ali via unanimous decision

   On September 29, 1977 Earnie Shavers fought Muhammad Ali for the undisputed heavyweight title. Shavers was 33 years old with a record of 54-5-1, and Ali was 35 with a record of 54-2. Shavers was on a 5-fight winning streak and Ali was on a 13-fight winning streak. Shavers lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ali.

3. 3. Earnie Shavers KOs Joe Bugner

   On May 8, 1982 Earnie Shavers faced Joe Bugner in a heavyweight bout. Shavers was 37 years old with a record of 65-10-1, and Bugner was 32 with a record of 53-8-1. Shavers was on a 5-fight winning streak and Bugner was coming off a win. Shavers stopped Joe Bugner via TKO in the 2nd round.