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“The Acorn”
Boxing · Deceased76-14-1RECORD
70WINS BY KO / TKO
6WINS BY DECISION
91PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 1-3-0 in 4 fights.
Profile
| Full name | Earnie Dee Shaver |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Acorn |
| Date of birth | 31 Aug 1944 |
| Died | 1 Sep 2022 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Garland, Alabama, United States |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Height | 183 cm (6′0″) |
| Reach | 201 cm (79″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1969–1995 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Fights on FightRec | 4 (1977–1979) |
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Titles and honours
- Nevada heavyweight champion 1971–1978
Background
Raised on an Alabama cotton farm before his family moved to Ohio. A two-time world heavyweight title challenger, he is regarded as one of boxing's hardest punchers.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
4 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Larry Holmes | TKO | 11 | 28 Sep 1979 | – | |
| Win | Ken Norton | KO | 1 | 1:58 | 23 Mar 1979 | Winchester, Nevada, USA |
| Loss | Larry Holmes | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 25 Mar 1978 | – | |
| Loss | Muhammad Ali | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 29 Sep 1977 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, USA |