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