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| Larry Holmes, Don King & Michael Spinks |
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| Larry Holmes |
With
its doors closing to the public Monday, May 4, 2015, the renowned Riviera Hotel
& Casino is counting down its final weeks with a look back at some of the
highlights, fun facts, celebrity sightings and rarely-seen photos that have
helped build the iconic stature of the Las Vegas Strip’s first high-rise hotel
and casino.
Week six
of #RivFacts pays homage to the Riviera Hotel & Casino’s rich boxing
history, including the IBF World Championship Boxing heavyweight match between
four-time defending champion Larry Holmes and the undefeated Michael Spinks.
The fight, which was considered an instant classic, was held at the Riviera
Hotel & Casino’s outdoor arena in front of more than 11,000 people and was
also broadcasted live on HBO.
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| Michael Spinks |
Spinks
defeated Holmes, who was a six to one favorite, in a controversial split
decision that would be called the “Upset of the Year” by The Ring Magazine.
ABOUT
RIVIERA HOTEL & CASINO
Celebrating
60 years of non-stop entertainment, the Riviera Hotel & Casino is one of
the most iconic casino and hotel destinations in Las Vegas. With more than
2,000 hotel rooms and 140,000 square feet of convention space, the Riviera
brings a rich tradition of quality, service and hospitality excellence. Located
on the north end of Las Vegas Boulevard, the Riviera features more than 94,000
square feet of casino space with all of the latest games along with
award-winning entertainment and a variety of dining options. For more
information on the Riviera’s amenities, visit www.RivieraHotel.com. Find
Riviera Hotel & Casino on Facebook and follow on Twitter.
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