Holmes and Cooney recall divisive fight

June 30, 2007

World Boxing Council champion Larry Holmes, right, delivers a flurry of blows to challenger Gerry Cooney during the 13th and final round of their championship fight,  June, 12, 1982 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Holmes won the fight and retained his crown with a 13th round knockout. It was 25 years ago on a blisteringly hot night in Las Vegas, and Holmes was defending his heavyweight title against the big-punching Cooney in the richest fight of its time.  (AP Photo/file)AP - Gerry Cooney had just lost two points for hitting low, and both Larry Holmes and the desert heat had combined to sap his strength. Now, as the 10th round began, his manager leaned into the corner and urged him to fight even harder.

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