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Earnie Dee Shaver (August 31, 1944 – September 1, 2022), best known as Earnie Shavers, was an American professional boxer who competed between 1969 and 1995. A two-time world heavyweight championship challenger, he is known as one of the hardest punchers in heavyweight boxing history. He scored 70 knockout wins, including 23 in the first round, for a 76.7% overall knockout rate.
Pro debut for Earnie Shavers. Howell down twice before the bout was stopped. ©BoxRec is the official record keeper for 410 sports authorities worldwide, it is not under direct control of any single authority. Data may be incomplete/inaccurate.
Dec 7, 2022 · Eight fighters retired after being knocked out by Shavers: Ron Asher, Frank Smith, Bunky Akins, Bill McMurray, Harold Carter, Eddie Parotte,Larry Sims an Jim Daniels; Quotes About Earnie Shavers. Muhammad Ali: "Earnie hit me so hard, it shook my kinfolk back in Africa." Larry Holmes: "Earnie hit me harder than any other fighter, including Mike ...
Sep 3, 2022 · Earnie Dee Shavers was born on Aug. 31, 1944, in Garland, Ala., but when he was young, his family moved to the Youngstown, Ohio, area.
Sep 1, 2022 · Earnie Shavers, who earned a reputation as the hardest puncher in the game during a golden era of heavyweight boxing in the 1970s, died Thursday, a day after he turned 78. The cause of death is ...
Sep 2, 2022 · Earnie Shavers, who challenged Muhammad Ali and Larry Holmes for the heavyweight title and was known as one of the hardest punchers in boxing history, died Thursday at age 78.
Sep 2, 2022 · Earnie Shavers, whose thunderous punches stopped 68 fighters and earned him heavyweight title fights with Muhammad Ali and Larry Holmes, died at 78. New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez convicted in ...
Sep 3, 2022 · Shavers' career is a testament to how boxing has changed over the decades. During his rise to stardom, he won 33 straight bouts, including 32 knockouts, in a span of just three years (1970-73).
Sep 1, 2022 · Earnie Shavers, considered one of boxing‘s hardest punchers during his long career, died Thursday at 78. No cause was revealed in reports. Shavers was best known for his work in the 1970s ...
Sep 2, 2022 · Earnie Shavers, the former world heavyweight title challenger who has died aged 78, was widely regarded as the greatest single-punch hitter in one of the blue riband division’s most celebrated eras.
