earnie shavers: the hardest heavyweight puncher ever?

[Bill Paxtom]

Wednesday ~ September 22, 1971

Sierra Tahoe ~ Reno, Nevada

Earnie Shavers ~ 29-2-0 {29 KO's} ~ 207 lbs.
vs.
Larry 'Irish Pat' Duncan ~ 19-3-1 {15 KO's} ~ 203 lbs.

"For the USA Nevada State Heavyweight Championship"
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Earnie Shavers {Age; 26 years, 1 month} is looking to add his '1st' Championship
to his mantel.

Larry 'Irish Pat' Duncan {Age; 22 years, 9 months} is a sharp-hitting puncher, who
has surprising power.

'Irish Pat' is now based out of Carson City, Nevada - and will be the local favorite.