Who was the first boxer to defeat Larry Holmes?
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Michael Spinks
Answer
Michael Spinks was the first boxer to defeat Larry Holmes. Spinks defeated Holmes by unanimous decision in 1985 to win the WBC and IBF heavyweight titles. Holmes had previously been undefeated for nearly 10 years and was considered one of the best heavyweights of all time. Spinks' victory was a major upset and helped to launch his career as a top heavyweight contender.
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