Evander Holyfield Outlasts Dwight Muhammad Qawi In Cruiserweight Classic

Evander Holyfield Outlasts Dwight Muhammad Qawi In Cruiserweight Classic

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Evander Holyfield Defeats Dwight Muhammad Qawi For WBA Cruiserweight Title

By NoSmokeBoxing Evander Holyfield defeated Dwight Muhammad Qawi on July 12, 1986, to win the WBA cruiserweight world title, solidifying his boxing legacy. The 15-round war, staged at the Omni in Atlanta, Georgia, saw the 23-year-old challenger survive a punishing physical trial against a relentless champion who had previously ruled the light heavyweight ranks. By earning a split-decision victory, the future Hall of Fame inductee became the firs…