Best of Earnie Shavers: Top 10 Fights
Earnie Shavers had 89 fights with 68 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Muhammad Ali, Larry Holmes, Jimmy Ellis, Joe Bugner, and Ken Norton. The following are Shavers' top 10 fights.
Earnie Shavers loses to Muhammad Ali
On Earnie Shavers lost to Muhammad Ali via 15 round unanimous decision. Shavers was 33 years old with a record of 54-6-1 (52 KOs). Ali was 35 years old with a record of 54-2 (37 KOs). Despite the loss, Shavers put on a good fight. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Shavers' fights.
Earnie Shavers loses to Larry Holmes in their 2nd fight
On Earnie Shavers lost to Larry Holmes in the rematch via 11th round TKO. Shavers was 35 years old with a record of 59-8-1 (57 KOs). Holmes was 29 years old with an undefeated record of 31-0 (22 KOs). Despite the loss, Shavers put on a good fight till it lasted. This fight is the second best performance in Shavers' career.
Earnie Shavers defeats Jimmy Ellis
On Earnie Shavers defeated Jimmy Ellis via 1st round KO. Shavers was 28 years old with a record of 45-2 (44 KOs). Ellis was 33 years old with a record of 38-7 (22 KOs).
Earnie Shavers defeats Joe Bugner
On Earnie Shavers defeated Hungarian boxer Joe Bugner via 2nd round TKO. Shavers was 37 years old with a record of 66-10-1 (62 KOs). Bugner was 32 years old with a record of 52-8-1 (32 KOs).
Earnie Shavers defeats Ken Norton
On Earnie Shavers defeated Ken Norton via 1st round KO. Shavers was 34 years old with a record of 58-7-1 (56 KOs). Norton was 35 years old with a record of 41-5 (33 KOs).
Earnie Shavers defeats Jimmy Young
On Earnie Shavers defeated Jimmy Young via 3rd round TKO. Shavers was 28 years old with a record of 43-2 (42 KOs). Young was 24 years old with a record of 7-3 (2 KOs).
Earnie Shavers defeats Vicente Rondón
On Earnie Shavers defeated Venezuelan boxer Vicente Rondón via 10 round unanimous decision. Shavers was 27 years old with a record of 40-2 (39 KOs). Rondón was 34 years old with a record of 36-7-1 (21 KOs).
Earnie Shavers draws with Jimmy Young in their 2nd fight
Earnie Shavers' fight with Jimmy Young in the rematch on ended in a draw. Shavers was 30 years old with a record of 46-4-1 (45 KOs). Young was 26 years old with a record of 13-4-1 (3 KOs).
Earnie Shavers loses to James Tillis
On Earnie Shavers lost to James Tillis via 10 round unanimous decision. Shavers was 37 years old with a record of 67-11-1 (63 KOs). Tillis was 24 years old with a record of 21-1 (17 KOs). Despite the loss, Shavers put on a good fight.
Earnie Shavers loses to Larry Holmes
On Earnie Shavers lost to Larry Holmes via 12 round unanimous decision. Shavers was 33 years old with a record of 54-7-1 (52 KOs). Holmes was 28 years old with an undefeated record of 26-0 (19 KOs). Despite the loss, Shavers put on a good fight.