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New heavyweight champion of the world, Larry Holmes, will make the first defense of his title against the number eighth ranked fighter James 'Bonecrusher' Smith, 11-8. The bout will take place in December, exact date not decided yet. Holmes' management team are trying to make his first defense in his hometown of Easton, Pennsylvania, although that isn't really known as a 'fight-town', so it's not 100 percent certain yet.
James 'Buster' Douglas, who was the mandatory challlenger for the North American heavyweight title recently vacated by Holmes, will face Evander Holyfield in October. The vacant US title will also be on the line. Recently dethroned world champ Riddick Bowe was originally put forward to meet Douglas but he declined. He has stated he will be back in the ring before the end of the year.
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