Which boxing records did Holmes almost match before losing to Michael Spinks?
Rocky Marciano's 49–0
Muhammad Ali's 56-5
Joe Frazier's 32-4
George Foreman's 76-5
Answer
Holmes was the first man to be undisputed heavyweight champion since Muhammad Ali in 1978, but he would lose his title to Michael Spinks in 1985. At the time of his loss, Holmes had won 48 fights and lost none. This was the same record that Rocky Marciano had compiled before retiring undefeated in 1956.
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