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Who did Larry Holmes defeated to win his first professional boxing championship?

  • Earnie Shavers

  • Mike Weaver

  • Gerry Cooney

  • Ken Norton

Answer

Larry Holmes defeated Ken Norton to win his first professional boxing championship in 1978. This was a major upset, as Norton was considered to be the favorite. Holmes won by a unanimous decision, and he went on to become one of the most successful heavyweight boxers of all time.
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