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on the shelf for a rib injury. Holyfield needed an opponent and his original replacement was
Francesco Damiani, but he suffered a foot injury just days before the fight. So as a last minute
replacement, Holyfield wound up defending his crown against Irv Cooper. Cooper put forth a
surprisingly spirited effort and he actually gave the champion a good run for his money.
Holyfield ended matters in the seventh when he fired off a lengthy combination which prompted