Apparently, the Legendary boxer, Earnie Shavers had celebrated his 78 birthday yesterday (August 31) before departing this earth.
His unexpected passing has generated a lot of discussions online. Following the devastating news about the death of Shavers, several boxing lovers took to the various social media handles to pay their last respect to the deceased while others used the media to express profound condolence to the deceased’s family.
Is Earnie Shaver the hardest hitter?
Earnie Shavers was recognized for being the boxer who could go pound for pound with the late Mohammed Ali. Also known as The Alabama Heavyweight, he is recognized as having one of the hardest punches in history.
For over two decades, he competed in 89 professional fights, winning 74 of them.
Did Ron Lyle ever fight Earnie Shavers?
Nearly five decades ago precisely 47 years earlier, there was one of the greatest bouts that shook the world.
Earnie and Ron Lyle gave the world some good fight in 1975. It is said that the thrilling bout ended in the sixth round with Earnie emerging as the victor of the bout.
