On April 19, 1986, Michael Spinks (28-0, 19 KOs), the heavyweight IBF and The Ring champion, defends his titles against former world champion Larry Holmes (48-1, 34 KOs).
Michael Spinks is coming in to the fight on a 28-fight win streak with a 67% KO rate; his last fight was a unanimous decision win over Holmes, 6 months and 29 days ago. Larry Holmes is on a 1-fight losing streak with a 69% KO rate, with his last fight being a unanimous decision loss to Spinks, 6 months and 29 days ago.
This should be a confident win for Michael Spinks at 99-1 winning odds. Larry Holmes really doesn't have much to present against Spinks.
Michael Spinks defeated Larry Holmes via split decision in the rematch and successfully defended his IBF and The Ring heavyweight titles. Spinks improves his record to 29-0, while Holmes adds a loss to his record at 48-2.