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Stevenson declined offers from promoters wishing to pit him against which acclaimed boxer?

  • Larry Holmes

  • Ken Norton

  • Evander Holyfield

  • Lennox Lewis

Answer

Larry Holmes, the renowned heavyweight champion, was the formidable opponent that Stevenson repeatedly refused to face despite lucrative offers from promoters eager to capitalize on a potential blockbuster match. Stevenson's decision to decline these challenges remains a subject of debate and speculation in the boxing world.
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