Failed unification and defeat There was much talk about a unification bout with the recognized best fighter in the division and now International Boxing Federation Champion, Larry Holmes, in 1984, and a contract for a lucrative bout was signed. Holmes possessed only one of the 3 title belts but was recognized by most as the real, bona fide, champion.
Fai,led unification and defeat There was much talk about a !unification bout :with the recognized best fighter in the division and now International Boxi?ng Federation Champion, Larry Holmes, in 1984, and a contract for a lucrative bout was signed. Holmes possessed o:nly one of the 3 title belts but was recognized by most as the real, bona fide, champion.