HOLMES, LARRY-EARNIE SHAVERS OFFICIAL PROGRAM (1979)

HISTORY: On September 28, 1979, Larry Holmes fought Ernie Shavers for the WBC Heavyweight Title. Holmes would win by TKO in the 11th round. Also on this show Roberto Duran defeated Zeferino Gonzalez, Sugar Ray Leonard defeated Any Price, Wilfredo Gomez defeated Carlos Mendoza and Michael Dokes defeated Jimmy Young. Presented here is an original, official on-site program for the bout.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is the official on-site program for the Larry Holmes-Ernie Shavers WBC Heavyweight Title. This would be their second meeting with Holmes winning by TKO. The program is 8 1/2" x 11" and is in near-mint condition. Not creased or torn. Not scored. Clean inside and out. Also, on the card was Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran and Jimmy Young. The program is 42 pages complete plus covers and filled with great pictures.