Larry Holmes vs. Lorenzo Zanon
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| Org. | Pos. | As of | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ Mth. Old | |||
| WBA | 6 | 31.10.1979 | 02.11.1979 |
| WBC | 8 | 31.10.1979 | 07.11.1979 |
| Ring | 7 | 08.09.1979 | by 06.11.1979 |
| 2+ Mth. Old | |||
| WBA | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| WBC | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ring | 5 | 25.07.1979 | by 09.09.1979 |
| 3+ Mth. Old | |||
| WBA | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| WBC | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ring | 5 | 25.07.1979 | by 09.09.1979 |
Larry Holmes 213 lbs beat Lorenzo Zanon 215 lbs by KO at 2:39 in round 6 of 15
- Date: 1980-02-03
- Location: Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Referee: Ray Solis
- Judge: Art Lurie 49-45
- Judge: Harold Buck 48-46
- Judge: Chuck Minker 49-44
- World Boxing Council Heavyweight Title (5th defense by Holmes)
Notes
- Bout announced on December 14, 1979.[1]
- Holmes was a 10 to 1 favorite.
- Fought in a 20 foot ring.
- Holmes earned $600,000 and Zanon got $125,000.
- Zanon was dropped twice in the fourth round and given a standing eight-count by referee Ray Solis, who apparently didn't know that standing eight-counts weren't allowed in Nevada.
- Holmes knocked Zanon down with a right cross in the sixth round and the referee stopped the fight.