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October 30, 1978
The door is wide open, says the WBC world heavyweight champ, and contenders may now step up to fight the baddest dude of them all. Pat Putnam chronicles the life and hard times of Larry Holmes as he prepares for the first defense of his title.
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October 30, 1978

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The door is wide open, says the WBC world heavyweight champ, and contenders may now step up to fight the baddest dude of them all. Pat Putnam chronicles the life and hard times of Larry Holmes as he prepares for the first defense of his title.

What a run of runners USC is working on. Right now it's Charles White, but the line goes back through Ricky Bell, Anthony Davis, Sam Cunningham, Clarence Davis, O.J. Simpson and Mike Garrett. John Underwood traces a Trojan tradition.

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