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Holmes vs. Tyson: Prediction, Odds, Date, Stats

In an undisputed world title fight, Mike Tyson (Iron Mike) defends his heavyweight WBA, WBC, and IBF belts against Larry Holmes (The Easton Assassin). Let's take a look at the stats, odds of winning, and the prediction for this fight.

vs
38
Mar 21, 1973
48-2
23
34 (68%)
191 cm
206 cm
15 cm
Orthodox
Apr 19, 1986
1y, 9m, 3d
-2
Age
Debut
Record
Title Fights
KOs
Height
Reach
Ape Index
Stance
Last Fight
Layoff
Win Streak
21
Mar 6, 1985
32-0
5
28 (87.5%)
178 cm
180 cm
2 cm
Orthodox
Oct 16, 1987
3m, 6d
32
WBCIBFTheRing
HV
w1
d16
HV
e1
d3
HV
w1
d12
WBAWBCIBF
HV
w1
d3
HV
w1
d4
HV
w1
d1
heavyweight
Friday, 22 Jan 1988
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
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Larry Holmes vs. Mike Tyson

Date

This fight between Larry Holmes and Mike Tyson took place on at the Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

At 191 cm, Larry Holmes is the taller of the two by 13 cms; Mike Tyson is 178 cm. Besides being the taller fighter, with a reach of 206 cm, Holmes also has a huge reach advantage of 26 cms over Tyson's 180 cm. On top of that, Holmes also has a 13 cm ape index advantage over Tyson.

Holmes is coming in to this fight with a record of 48-2 (34 KOs). His last fight was 1 year, 9 months, and 3 days ago against Michael Spinks, which he lost via 15 round split decision.

Michael Spinks' boxing career

Tyson comes in with an undefeated record of 32-0 (28 KOs). His last fight was 3 months and 6 days ago against Tyrell Biggs, which he won via 7th round TKO.

Tyrell Biggs' boxing career

Both the fighters fight out of the orthodox stance.

On the day of the fight, Holmes will be 38 years and 2 months old. Tyson will be 21 years and 6 months old.

Prediction and Odds

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After considering the both the fighters' stats and their performance patterns, the winning odds is calculated to be at 75-25 in favor of Mike Tyson. Here is the prediction for Holmes vs Tyson.

Mike Tyson should win this fight. It is going to be very hard for Larry Holmes to win this one.

Result

Mike Tyson defeated Larry Holmes via 4th round KO. Holmes' losing streak continues, and Tyson advances his win streak to 33. Tyson is now 33-0, and Holmes 48-3.

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  2. Mike Tyson knocks out Carl Williams in the 1st round
  3. Mike Tyson knocks out Michael Spinks in the 1st round
  4. Mike Tyson knocks out Tony Tubbs in the 2nd round
  5. Mike Tyson knocks out Pinklon Thomas in the 6th round
  6. Mike Tyson knocks out Trevor Berbick in the 2nd round
  7. Larry Holmes stops Muhammad Ali in the 10th round