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Main page This biography of a living person needs additional Contents citations for verification. Please help by adding Featured content reliable sources. Contentious material about living Current events Random article persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must Donate to Wikipedia be removed immediately, especially if potentially Wikipedia store libelous or harmful. (July 2016) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) Interaction Help Earnie Dee Shaver (born August 31, About Wikipedia 1944), best known as Earnie Shavers, Community portal is an American former professional Recent changes boxer who competed from 1969 to 1995, Contact page and challenged twice for the world Tools title in 1977 and 1979. He What links here is considered by many experts to Related changes be the hardest puncher of all time, Upload file holding a 91.8% -to-win ratio, Special pages and having stopped 50 opponents in Permanent link three rounds or less; 23 in the first Page information Wikidata item round. Cite this page Shavers is best known for his fights with

Print/export and : despite losing these contests, he scored Create a book Shavers in 2017 Download as PDF a heavy knockdown against Holmes, and Statistics Printable version hurt Ali badly in the second round as Real name Earnie Dee Shaver well as during the final rounds of their In other projects Nickname(s) The Black Destroyer fight. Shavers holds notable wins over The Acorn Wikimedia Commons world heavyweight champions Jimmy Puncher of the Century

Languages Ellis and , and light Weight(s) Heavyweight (heavyweight world champion Vicente Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm اﻟﻌﺮﺑﻴﺔ Deutsch Rondón. He also defeated heavyweight Reach 79 in (201 cm) Français contenders in and Joe Nationality American Italiano Bugner. Born August 31, 1944 (age 73) Русский Garland, Alabama, U.S. Suomi Shavers officially retired from boxing in Edit links 1995. He released an autobiography Stance Orthodox about his life and boxing career, titled Boxing record Welcome to the Big Time in 2001. Total fights 89 Today, he attends boxing events as a Wins 74 special guest or autograph signer, and Wins by KO 68 also works as a motivational speaker. Losses 14 Draws 1 Contents 1 Amateur career 2 Early professional career 2.1 Shavers vs Ali 2.2 Shavers v Norton/Holmes 2.3 Later career 3 Fighting style 3.1 Video and book 4 Life after boxing 5 Personal life 6 Comeback 7 record 8 References 9 External links

Amateur career [edit]

Prior to turning professional, Shavers had a short but notablea mateur career, winning the 1969 National AAU heavyweight title.

Early professional career [edit]

Known as the "Black Destroyer", Shavers compiled an impressive record, winning 44 of his first 47 fights by knockout; mostly against unremarkable opposition. His KO streak included 27 consecutive , of which 20 victories were in the first round. He suffered setbacks with losses to and Stan Johnson.

He began to rise through the ranks of the heavyweight division after he hired a -based promoter and ex-con named Don King to be his manager. His wins included a novice Jimmy Young who would later become a top contender. Stepping up the class of opposition, he came to public prominence with a first- round KO of one time WBA heavyweight champion . His progress was halted when he was KO'd in the first round by which was followed by another loss to a journeyman Bob Stallings. Shavers then had a thunderous match with hard hitting but was stopped after 6 brutal rounds. He then knocked out hard hitter Howard King and beat powerful prospect Roy Williams in a brutal back and forward battle in which Shavers was nearly knocked out. The match Shavers always said was one of the toughest of his whole career.

Shavers vs Ali [edit] Main article: Muhammad Ali vs. Earnie Shavers

Shavers fought Muhammad Ali at on September 29, 1977.[1] Coming into the bout, Shavers had a record of 54-5-1, with 52 knockouts. Ali nicknamed Shavers "The Acorn" because of his shaved bald head, unlike early appearances. The fight was shown in prime time broadcast television by NBC, which rarely did prime time fights (ABC tended to get the Ali fights) and had the judges' scoring announced after each round to help avoid any controversial decision. Ali's cornerman had a crony ( matchmaker Eddie Hrica) in the dressing room watching the broadcast, and would get signals from his friend on the scoring. In the second round, Shavers hurt Ali badly with an overhand right. Ali exaggerated his motions enough that it seemed he might be play acting and Shavers hesitated. On the scorecard they exchanged rounds. Ali won the fifth decisively. To win the fight Ali had to survive the last three rounds. Shavers, whose stamina was suspect before the fight, came alive in the 13th round. In the 14th, he battered Ali about the ring. Before the 15th, according to Sports Illustrated boxing writer Pat Putnam, "Ali was on very wobbly legs."

Realizing Ali needed to last three more minutes, Dundee told him, "You don't look so good. You better go out and take this round." In a furious final round, the two men tagged each other, but Ali closed strongly, nearly dropping Shavers in the last 20 seconds. He won a . The next day, Garden Match Maker Teddy Brenner encouraged Ali to retire by stating the Garden would never make another offer to host an Ali fight. Brenner also thought that Shavers deserved the nod against Ali. The fight made the cover of Sports Illustrated, with "ALI'S DESPERATE HOUR" featuring a photograph of Shavers scoring with an overhand right.[2] Fight doctor also urged Ali to retire after noting the damage Ali had absorbed against Shavers. Ali later said Shavers was the hardest puncher he ever faced, stating "Earnie hit me so hard, it shook my kinfolk back in Africa" although Ali had previously used this amusing punch line in reference to various other hard hitting opponents.[3]

Shavers v Norton/Holmes [edit]

In a mandatory title challenge eliminator he knocked out former champion and Ali beater Ken Norton in the first round, possibly the best win of his career.

Shavers then fought for the title against skilled champion Larry Holmes at in Pardise on September 29, 1979, exactly two years after his defeat by Ali. Shavers knocked Holmes down in round seven but was himself knocked out in round eleven after taking punishment. Holmes, known for his ability to take a punch, later said that Shavers' blow was the hardest he had ever taken in his career.

Later career [edit]

The Holmes bout was the last big match for Shavers. In 1980, he was knocked out in the seventh round by durable prospect Randall "Tex" Cobb. He never again fought for the world title. In 1982 he fought , also on the comeback trail. Bugner was knocked down in the first but was stopped by cuts in the second round.

Shavers continued to fight professionally for several years, retiring in 1995 after losing to Brian Yates. Many thought he should have retired after his upset loss to lower contender . Shavers suffered a similar retinal eye injury as boxer .

Fighting style [edit]

Shavers was a heavy-handed puncher who stalked his opponents, setting them up for his thunderous right, which was responsible for many of his knockouts. Although Angelo Dundee in a Sports Illustrated mid- article explained "He can get you out of there with any kind of shot," basically meaning left hook, right cross or right uppercut. Several Shavers at Celebrity Fight Night famous tough chins had fallen to each of in Phoenix, 2017 those punches. Bugner and Ellis to the uppercut. At times lacking grace and accuracy, Earnie had a reputation for exhausting himself before round 7, this was probably due to insufficient training funds. Critics noted he rarely won a bout that went beyond 8 rounds. Well trained later, he fought Ali effectively for 15 rounds and later Holmes for 11.

Earnie would throw punches against any legal area he could reach, exposed or covered, relying on his tremendous power to wear down his opponents and exploiting any opening. His fighting stance produced a short and powerful image. His chin was his weakness. He could however "box" as well as slug. Notably, he injured his right hand early in a 10-round match against rated craftsman Henry Clark and so then nearly jabbed Clark's head off, beating him at his own game as it were, to win on points.

Video and book [edit]

Shavers published a video of highlights of his career in 1992 titledE arnie D. Shavers, The hardest One-Punch Hitter, and later an autobiography.

Life after boxing [edit]

Shavers retired in 1983 after retinal problems were discovered. After retirement, he became an ordained Christian minister and moved to Phoenix, where he preached for many years. He moved to England to pastor a church there in the early 2000s. He has been on the Benny Hinn TV show several times.

During the early 1980s while preparing for the feature film III, explored the possibility of using a real heavyweight boxer in the role of James "Clubber" Lang by inviting Earnie Shavers to spar with him. Shavers initially refused to hit Shavers in 2005 Stallone with anything other than a soft jab. This frustrated Stallone, who asked Shavers, "C'mon Earnie, show me something real." Earnie responded by punching him once near the liver, forcing an immediate retirement; Stallone later said: "that nearly killed me. I went straight to the men's room and threw up".[4]

Shavers has visited Ali several times and he says he, Ali, andG eorge Foreman have become very good friends over the years. Shavers accepted the invitation of the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International[5] to preach at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in .

Earnie also works in Liverpool in the UK, as head of security at Hannahs' bar, where he is very much respected. The staff of Hannah's bar say that he does not work there now. Until five years ago (2009) he worked at Yates' Wine Lodge in Liverpool "meeting and greeting". On occasion Shavers was a troubleshooting referee in professional wrestling after his retirement.

He is also a Patron of The Shannon Bradshaw Trust[,6] a children's charity based in Warrington, Cheshire, helping children with life-threatening conditions, and their families.

Earnie speaks to pupils at Barr Beacon Language College in Walsall. Earnie also gave a speech 26 February 2008 at The Streetly School in Walsall, which was based upon helping kids make the right decisions in life. Personal life [edit]

Shavers was married to Laverne Payne and has five daughters from their union, Tamara, Cynthia, Catherine, Carla, and Amy. He also has four daughters from other unions, Catherine, Lisa, Natasha and Latonya. He has 24 grandchildren and one great grandchild. He worked at in Lordstown, Ohio in the late 1960s. Shavers made a guest appearance on the Irish TV programme The Late Late Show hosted by Ron Lyle where the two fighters discussed their previous bout that had happened a month earlier. Shavers was a frequent visitor to the pub "Roddy Bolands" in . There is a signed picture of Shavers drinking a pint of Guinness on the wall there.

Comeback [edit]

Shavers made a short comeback in the late 1980s and early 1990s. After a few wins and losses he retired in 1995 after being KO'd by Brian Yates in round 2.

In 2003, Shavers was ranked number 10 among boxing's greatest punchers in history by The Ring. Within the sport of boxing, he is widely considered to be the hardest puncher of all time.[7][8]

Shavers finished his career in 1995 with a record of 74 wins (68 by knockout, 23 inside the first round), 14 losses and 1 draw.

Professional boxing record [edit]

Professional record summary 89 fights 74 wins 14 losses By knockout 68 7 By decision 6 6

By disqualification 0 1 Draws 1

Round, No. Result Record Opponent Type Date Location Notes time

Ho-Chunk Nov 74–14– Brian 2 (10), Casino, Wisconsin 89 Loss KO 24, 1 Yates 2:49 Dells, Wisconsin, 1995 U.S.

Sep Georgetowne 74–13– Brian 88 Win MD 8 19, Club, Omaha, 1 Morgan 1995 Nebraska, U.S.

Technical May College 73–13– Larry 2 (10), 87 Win KO 16, Gymnasium, 1 Sims 1:30 1987 , Ohio, U.S.

Shavers Mar Civic Center, 72–13– George 9 (10), disqualified 86 Loss DQ 1, Baltimore, 1 Chaplin 2:41 for low 1983 , U.S. blows Jan 72–12– Rahim El Paso, 85 Win PTS 10 29, 1 Muhammad , U.S. 1983 84 Win 71–12– Tony KO 7 (10) Nov El Paso, 1 Perea 5, Texas, U.S. 1982 Oct Duke's 70–12– Phil 2 (8), 83 Win TKO 14, Country, Tulsa, 1 Clinard 1:05 1982 Oklahoma, U.S. Sep 69–12– Chuck 2 (10), Wales, 82 Win KO 5, 1 Gardner 2:07 Wisconsin, U.S. 1982

Blackham Aug 68–12– Walter Coliseum, 81 Loss UD 10 17, 1 Santemore Lafayette, 1982 , U.S.

Jun Astroarena, 68–11– Billy 80 Win KO 5 (10) 22, , Texas, 1 Joe Thomas 1982 U.S.

Jun Caesars 67–11– James 79 Loss UD 10 11, Palace, Paradise, 1 Tillis 1982 , U.S.

May USS Yorktown (CV- 67–10– Danny 78 Win TKO 7 (10) 15, 10), Charleston, 1 Sutton 1982 South Carolina, U.S.

May Reunion 66–10– Joe 2 (10), 77 Win TKO 8, Arena, , 1 Bugner 2:14 1982 Texas, U.S.

Grand Apr 65–10– Ali Traverse Hilton, 76 Win PTS 10 22, 1 Haakim Traverse City, 1982 , U.S.

Queen Dec 64–10– Jeff 5 (10), Elizabeth Sports 75 Win KO 11, 1 Sims 1:34 Centre, Nassau, 1981 Bahamas

Sep Civic Center, 63–10– Mike 2 (10), 74 Win KO 9, Lansing, Michigan, 1 Rodgers 1:38 1981 U.S.

Jul Civic Center, 62–10– Terry 2 (10), 73 Win KO 29, Saginaw, 1 Mims 1:35 1981 Michigan, U.S.

Oct Auditorium, 61–10– Ted 2 (10), 72 Win TKO 17, West Palm Beach, 1 Wadkins 1:30 1980 , U.S.

Aug 60–10– 8 (10), 71 Loss Randall TKO 2, Arena, , 1 2:19 Cobb 1980 Michigan, U.S.

Jun Riverfront Leroy Coliseum, 70 Win 60–9–1 UD 10 14, Boone 1980 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.

The Great Mar Gorge Playboy 7 (10), 69 Loss 59–9–1 Bernardo TKO 8, Club Hotel, Vernon 0:41 Mercado 1980 Township, , U.S.

Sep Caesars For WBC Larry 11 (15), 68 Loss 59–8–1 TKO 28, Palace, Paradise, heavyweight Holmes 2:00 1979 Nevada, U.S. title

May Coliseum, Eddie 67 Win 59–7–1 TKO 3 (10) 25, Richfield, Ohio, Parotte 1979 U.S.

Mar Ken 1 (12), 66 Win 58–7–1 KO 23, Hilton, Winchester, Norton 1:58 1979 Nevada, U.S.

Dec Civic Center, Harold 65 Win 57–7–1 KO 3 (10) 4, Saginaw, Carter 1978 Michigan, U.S.

Oct Coliseum, John 4 (10), 64 Win 56–7–1 KO 9, Hampton, Virginia, Girowski 1:48 1978 U.S.

The Dome Jul Harry 1 (10), Civic Center, 63 Win 55–7–1 RTD 20, Terrell 3:00 Virginia Beach, 1978 Virginia, U.S.

Mar Caesars Larry 62 Loss 54–7–1 UD 12 25, Palace, Paradise, Holmes 1978 Nevada, U.S.

For WBA, Madison WBC, The Sep Square Garden, Ring, and 61 Loss 54–6–1 Muhammad UD 15 29, City, lineal Ali 1977 New York, U.S. heavyweight titles

Apr The Aladdin, 2 (10), 60 Win 54–5–1 Howard KO 16, Paradise, Nevada, 2:18 Smith 1977 U.S.

Dec The Aladdin, Roy 10 (10), 59 Win 53–5–1 KO 11, Paradise, Nevada, Williams 2:46 1976 U.S.

Yankee Sep Henry 2 (10), Stadium, New 58 Win 52–5–1 TKO 28, Clark 2:19 York City, New 1976 York, U.S.

Mar Pavillon de Henry 57 Win 51–5–1 PTS 10 28, Paris, Paris, Clark 1976 France

Howard Nov 3 (10), Johnson's, 56 Win 50–5–1 Tommy KO 13, 2:00 Monroeville, Howard 1975 , U.S.

Sep Coliseum, Ron 6 (12), 55 Loss 49–5–1 TKO 13, , , Lyle 0:47 1975 U.S.

May Steelworkers Oliver 3 (10), 54 Win 49–4–1 TKO 8, Hall, Baltimore, Wright 1:55 1975 Maryland, U.S.

Broome Apr County Veterans 53 Win 48–4–1 Rochell TKO 10 (10), 9, Memorial Arena, Norris 0:31 1975 Binghamton, New York, U.S.

Feb Sports Leon 1 (10), 52 Win 47–4–1 KO 11, Stadium, Orlando, Shaw 2:55 1975 Florida, U.S.

Nov Capital Jimmy 51 Draw 46–4–1 SD 10 26, Centre, Landover, Young 1974 Maryland, U.S.

Nov Felt Forum, Bob 50 Loss 46–4 UD 10 4, , Stallings 1974 New York, U.S.

Civic May Roy 1 (10), Auditorium, San 49 Win 46–3 KO 16, Wallace 2:11 Jose, , 1974 U.S.

Madison Dec Jerry 1 (10), Square Garden, 48 Loss 45–3 TKO 14, Quarry 2:21 New York City, 1973 New York, U.S.

Madison Jun Jimmy 1 (10), Square Garden, 47 Win 45–2 KO 18, Ellis 2:39 New York City, 1973 New York, U.S.

May Windsor Harold 1 (10), 46 Win 44–2 KO 12, Arena, Windsor, Carter 2:10 1973 Ontario, Canada

Feb , Jimmy 3 (10), 45 Win 43–2 TKO 19, , Young 2:59 1973 Pennsylvania, U.S.

Oct High School Leroy 2 (10), 44 Win 42–2 KO 25, Gym, Newton Caldwell 2:00 1972 Falls, Ohio, U.S.

Sep Moonlight A J 1 (10), 43 Win 41–2 TKO 19, Gardens Ballroom, Staples 2:12 1972 Canton, Ohio, U.S.

Aug Memorial 42 Win 40–2 Vicente UD 10 26, Auditorium, Rondón 1972 Canton, Ohio, U.S. May Lou 2 (10), Armory, 41 Win 39–2 KO 5, Bailey 1:07 Akron, Ohio, U.S. 1972

Apr Fieldhouse, Bob 5 (10), 40 Win 38–2 TKO 22, Struthers, Ohio, Felstein 2:38 1972 U.S.

Apr Packard 3 (10), 39 Win 37–2 Charley KO 6, Music Hall, 0:50 Polite 1972 Warren, Ohio, U.S. Feb Elgie 2 (10), Beaumont, 38 Win 36–2 KO 15, Walters 0:20 Texas, U.S. 1972

Feb Packard Ted 37 Win 35–2 KO 6 (10) 1, Music Hall, Gullick 1972 Warren, Ohio, U.S. Nov Del 3 (10), Bryant, 36 Win 34–2 KO 28, Morris 2:40 South Dakota, U.S. 1971

Nov Packard Cleo 35 Win 33–2 KO 2 (10) 23, Music Hall, Daniels 1971 Warren, Ohio, U.S.

Oct Sahara Elmo 4 (10), 34 Win 32–2 KO 28, Tahoe, Stateline, Henderson 2:35 1971 Nevada, U.S.

Oct Dean Chance Charlie 2 (10), 33 Win 31–2 KO 16, Gymnasium, 1:55 1971 Akron, Ohio, U.S.

Won vacant Sep Primadonna, Nevada Pat 32 Win 30–2 KO 5 (10) 28, Reno, Nevada, State Duncan 1971 U.S. heavyweight title

Aug Silver 31 Win 29–2 Richard KO 1 (10) 11, Slipper, Paradise, Pittman 1971 Nevada, U.S.

Jul Sahara Bill 1 (10), 30 Win 28–2 KO 13, Tahoe, Stateline, McMurray 2:56 1971 Nevada, U.S.

Jun Western Bill 1 (10), 29 Win 27–2 KO 29, Reserve Field, Hardney 1:52 1971 Warren, Ohio, U.S.

Jun Sahara Chuck 10 (10), 28 Win 26–2 KO 10, Tahoe, Stateline, Leslie 1:15 1971 Nevada, U.S.

Apr Curtis Hixon Willie 4 (10), 27 Win 25–2 TKO 24, Hall, Tampa, Johnson 0:33 1971 Florida, U.S.

Apr Dean Chance Mac 2 (10), 26 Win 24–2 KO 21, Gymnasium, Harrison 1:16 1971 Akron, Ohio, U.S.

Mar Silver Young 25 Win 23–2 KO 1 (10) 24, Slipper, Paradise, Agabab 1971 Nevada, U.S.

Mar Silver Steve 24 Win 22–2 TKO 1 (10) 3, Slipper, Paradise, Carter 1971 Nevada, U.S. Feb Dick 5 (10), Armory, 23 Win 21–2 TKO 17, Gosha 2:38 Akron, Ohio, U.S. 1971

Feb Silver Johnny 22 Win 20–2 KO 3 (10) 3, Slipper, Paradise, Mac 1971 Nevada, U.S.

Jan Convention Nat Center, 21 Win 19–2 KO 1 (6) 15, Shaver 1971 Beach, Florida, U.S.

Jan Silver Lee 20 Win 18–2 KO 2 (8) 6, Slipper, Paradise, Estes 1971 Nevada, U.S.

Madison Dec Bunky 1 (6), Square Garden, 19 Win 17–2 KO 7, Akins 0:59 New York City, 1970 New York, U.S.

Fitch High Nov Johnny School Gym, 18 Win 16–2 TKO 4 (8) 18, Mac Austintown, Ohio, 1970 U.S.

Oct Moonlight Johnny 1 (6), 17 Win 15–2 KO 14, Gardens Ballroom, Hudgins 0:55 1970 Canton, Ohio, U.S.

Cooper Sep Don Stadium, 16 Win 14–2 KO 1 (6) 12, Branch Columbus, Ohio, 1970 U.S.

Fitch High Aug Jim School Gym, 15 Win 13–2 KO 1 (10) 29, Daniels Austintown, Ohio, 1970 U.S.

Civic May Ron 5 (8), Auditorium, 14 Loss 12–2 KO 11, Stander 0:52 Omaha, Nebraska, 1970 U.S.

Apr Moonlight Frank 13 Win 12–1 TKO 4 (6) 14, Gardens Ballroom, Smith 1970 Canton, Ohio, U.S.

Fitch High Mar Ron 1 (8), School Gym, 12 Win 11–1 KO 23, Asher 0:58 Austintown, Ohio, 1970 U.S.

Mar Moonlight Art 1 (6), 11 Win 10–1 TKO 10, Gardens Ballroom, Miller 2:41 1970 Canton, Ohio, U.S.

Jan Sports Abe 5 (6), 10 Win 9–1 TKO 27, Stadium, Orlando, Brown 1:35 1970 Florida, U.S.

Jan Memorial Joe 3 (6), 9 Win 8–1 TKO 24, Auditorium, Byrd 1:35 1970 Canton, Ohio, U.S. Jan Abe 1 (6), Armory, 8 Win 7–1 TKO 7, Brown 1:44 Akron, Ohio, U.S. 1970

Dec Sports Gene 7 Win 6–1 TKO 2 (6) 23, Stadium, Orlando, Idelette 1969 Florida, U.S.

Dec Memorial Chico 1 (4), 6 Win 5–1 KO 18, Auditorium, Froncano 2:05 1969 Canton, Ohio, U.S. Dec J. D. 2 (4), Armory, 5 Win 4–1 KO 4, McCauley 2:18 Akron, Ohio, U.S. 1969

Municipal Nov 4 Win 3–1 Lee KO 3 (6), 21, Auditorium, Rapid Roy 2:20 1969 City, South Dakota, U.S. Nov Ice Arena, Stan 3 Loss 2–1 UD 4 13, , Johnson 1969 Washington, U.S.

Nov Sports George 1 (6), 2 Win 2–0 KO 11, Stadium, Orlando, Holden 1:01 1969 Florida, U.S. Nov Silas 1 (4), Armory, Professional 1 Win 1–0 TKO 6, Howell 2:20 Akron, Ohio, U.S. debut 1969

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Sporting positions titles Previous: U.S. heavyweight champion Next: 1969 Ron Lyle Regional boxing titles Nevada heavyweight champion Vacant New title September 28, 1971 – October Title next held by 1978 Vacated

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