The Mayo Clinic report was forwarded to the Nevada State Athletic Committee, but it was not made public at that time. Larry Holmes vs. Muhammad Ali, billed as "The Last Hurrah", was a professional boxing bout contested on October 2, 1980 in Las Vegas for the WBC Heavyweight Championship. Ali weighed in at 217½ pounds, his lightest weight since he Ali overused the medication Thyrolar while training, which probably contributed to his sluggish performance during the fight.
Holmes won through a technical knockout after Ali's trainer It was also revealed after the fight that Ali had been examined at the Mayo Clinic, and the results were shocking. The fight was estimated to have been watched by a record 2 billion viewers worldwide. However, Dr. Howard determined that there were no specific findings to prohibit Ali from fighting. He may not have been trapped in a shell like he was for so many years. 30-26. Larry Holmes defeats Muhammad Ali at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on October 2, 1980. They boxed hundreds of rounds. .
"He lived with Ali. Just think ...that Ali was OUT of his prime. Everyone knows that Larry Holmes beat the brakes off Muhammad Ali in 1980. *** October 2, 1980.
Ali made $250,000 and Holmes $100,000 in forfeit money. He retired with a record of 69 wins (44 by knockout) and 6 losses. His neurological exam was conducted by Dr. Frank Howard, whose report contained the following information: Ali showed a slight degree of missing when he tried to touch his finger to his nose, he had difficulty in coordinating the muscles used in speaking, and he did not hop on one foot with expected agility. Ali checked into the clinic on July 23, 1980. Muhammad Ali came out of retirement in 1979 and tried to capture the WBC Heavyweight title for the unprecedented fourth time. The Mayo Clinic report was forwarded to the Nevada State Athletic Committee, but it was not made public at that time. With Muhammad Ali, Larry Holmes, Angelo Dundee, Ferdie Pacheco.
We follow the preparations for Ali's final attempt to win back the World Heavyweight title. However, Dr. Howard determined that there were no specific findings to prohibit Ali from fighting. Ali weighed in at 217½ pounds, his lightest weight since he Ali overused the medication Thyrolar while training, which probably contributed to his sluggish performance during the fight. "He lived with Ali. On July 17, 1980, Ali and Holmes signed to fight on October 2 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. He had admitted to tingling in his hands, and slurring of his speech. Look for Ali to decision Holmes," said Rollie Schwartz, past national chairman of the AAU Boxing Commission prior to the fight.On April 28, it was officially announced that Ali and Holmes would box on July 11 in Rio de Janeiro at the 165,000-seat On July 17, 1980, Ali and Holmes signed to fight on October 2 at Due to concerns for Ali's health, the Nevada State Athletic Commission had the former champion examined at Minnesota's Mayo Clinic as a prerequisite to being granted a boxing license. Larry Holmes vs Muhammad Ali Fan scorecards. Promoter Don King said Ali would be paid $8 million and Holmes $6 million. Learn more about Holmes’s life and career, including his notable matches. He is having … Larry Holmes, American heavyweight boxing champion of the late 1970s and early ’80s who was known for his solid defense. Larry Holmes was Ali's sparring partner for a long time. Directed by Bradley Kaplan, Albert Maysles. Muhammad Ali vs Larry Holmes. Larry Holmes vs Muhammad Ali: Larry Holmes' emotional breakdown. After the cancellation, Holmes signed to fight Scott LeDoux, whom he stopped in seven rounds on July 7. Ali checked into the clinic on July 23, 1980.