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Who was the first fighter to defeat Holyfield in his professional career?
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Riddick Bowe was the first fighter to defeat Evander Holyfield in his professional career. He won by unanimous decision in a 12-round bout at the Mirage in Las Vegas on November 13, 1992. Bowe was the defending IBF heavyweight champion, while Holyfield was the WBA and WBC heavyweight champion. The fight was a unification bout for the undisputed heavyweight championship.
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