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Larry Holmes vs Michael Spinks #1 Post-fight Press Conference Sept. 21, 1985 Las Vegas, Nevada Just hours after one of boxing’s most unexpected upsets, dethroned heavyweight king Larry Holmes stepped up to the microphone and expressed his thoughts. He had just lost the precious IBF heavyweight title which he held with an iron grip for over 7 years. It was his first loss as a professional, leaving him just 1 win short of tying the 49-0 record compiled by the great Rocky Marciano. As great as he was, few boxing experts really thought that undisputed Light Heavyweight champion Michael Spinks would be the man to dethrone the heavyweight king. It was a razor thin, but unanimous decision on scores of 145-142, 143-142, and 143-142 in favor of the new IBF heavyweight champion – Spinks. At the post-fight press conference, Holmes stepped up to the microphone and unleashed a calm and controlled, but obviously angry monol...