In his very first title defense exactly eight months later, he was viciously knocked out in the second round by 20-year-old Mike Tyson, who became the youngest heavyweight champion in history. Former world lightheavyweight champ Freddie Mills died of gunshot wounds to the head in 1965. But Ali displayed his trademark courage in surviving that round as well as announcing his permanent exit from the sport as an in-ring participant. In retrospect, all of us had done our mourning after the Holmes fight. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). His record was 50 wins (33 by knockout), 11 losses, and 1 draw. Thanks for signing up! On November 22, in his first title defense, the fight was stopped in the second round after he was knocked down three times by 20-year-old Mike Tyson. There was a problem getting your location. Berbick served a combined 15 months for both convictions and was ordered deported back to Jamaica. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Berbicks dominance was such that he occasionally barked at the old champion. But while Hunsaker couldnt touch the whippet-quick teen-age gold medalist, Berbick feasted on the geriatric shell that remained. Harold Berbick had been involved in a land dispute with his uncle. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. In 1997, he violated his parole and was deported. Youve got to understand this, he told the Miami News. This is a carousel with slides. He won the title via unanimous decision but wouldnt hold onto it for very long. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO THIS WEEK, on Nov. 22, 1986, three men began their conspiracy to murder Trevor Berbick, the heavyweight champion of the world: Mike Tyson, Berbick's nephew Harold and me. Trevor Berbick with his lawyer Heron Dale in 2003 Trevor Berbick with his lawyer Heron Dale in 2003 Tyson took control of the fight from the start and levelled Berbick in the second with a vicious right hand,knocking the champion down. The venue bore a regal name Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre but in reality, it was a converted baseball stadium that was still under construction. FORMER world heavyweight champion Trevor Berbick became another name on the long list of boxing's tragic figures when he was hacked to death in a Jamaican churchyard. The REAL " Trevor Berbick" Story- His Life,Career,Conviction and Murder! Trevor Berbick was the last fighter to face Muhammad Ali in the ring. For his part, Berbick out-landed Ali 22-16 overall and landed 19 of his 38 power shots (50%) to Alis 5 of 13 (39%). Long before George Foreman made his miraculous return in the late 1980s, Trevor Berbick had been billed as The Fighting Preacher. He had even become an ordained minister at the Moments of Miracles Tabernacle in Nevada. Trevor Berbick (1 August 1954 - 28 October 2006) was a Jamaican professional boxer who competed from 1976 to 2000. Sonny Liston is another former world heavyweight champion to meet an untimely end. He is a member of the BWAA and the International Boxing Research Organization. He was doing so much better than he did against Larry Holmes. This account has been disabled. Just three years earlier in New Orleans, a 36-year-old Ali made good on his promise to dance for nearly all 15 rounds in regaining the title from Leon Spinks. His swan song was a pathetic sideshow that featured a fugitive (James Cornelius) dabbling as a promoter, a rickety baseball field with limited amenities used as an arena, a cowbell to toll the rounds, and two pairs of gloves shared by all the fighters on the card. Berbick, a 27-year-old Jamaican fighting out of Canada, was rated fourth by the WBA and sported a 19-2-1 record that included 17 knockouts. He built his reputation by beating the legendary Muhammad Ali in a 10-round unanimous decision in 1981. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Tel: 408-998-2226. The fight was competitive enough where I was hoping he was going to do it, he said in a July 2017 phone interview. And Tyson, conqueror of Berbick, is a convicted rapist and deep in debt. In the final 90 seconds Berbick climbed all over Ali and attempted to put him away, but Ali, though imprisoned by age, excess weight and physical deterioration, still had enough savvy and toughness to make it to the final bell. He was brutalized in that fight and he wouldnt quit. Berbick made his professional boxing debut at the age of 22 on September 27, 1976. He was born in Norwich, Port Antonio, Jamaica on August 1, 1954. Theres absolutely no evidence that Muhammad has sustained any injury to any vital organ brain, liver, kidneys, heart, lungs nervous system, or muscle or bone systems, Dr. Demopoulos said in William Nacks Sports Illustrated story. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. After this fight a CAT scan revealed a blood clot on Berbick's brain, and his boxing license was revoked. There was an error deleting this problem. Essentially banished from America, Ali took his circus act offshore, to the Bahamas, roughly 50 miles from the Florida coast. I thought, knock it off, show some respect. I wanted to climb into the ring and backhand him. Unfocused and underprepared, Thomas dropped a grueling decision to Berbick, who forced the fight on the inside and outworked him. Everybody knew that this was really it, he continued. No excuses this time, but at least I didnt go down. The Ali Era was over. Steve Farhood, elected into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2017, was also in the room, a room that stirred feelings of unworthiness. cemeteries found in Norwich, Portland, Jamaica will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Something went wrong, please try again later. As excited as I was (to be there), I felt like I didnt belong because I looked around me and I saw all these writers like Michael Katz, Eddie Schuyler, Dick Young, all these writers who I had grown up reading. Muhammad Ali vs. Trevor Berbick, billed as "Drama in Bahama", was a ten-round boxing match that took place in Nassau, Bahamas on December 11, 1981. Berbick finished with a professional record of 50-11-1, including 33 KOs, but ran into legal problems following the Tyson fight. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. ). You have the wake and then the funeral, but this fight was like the headstone dedication, he said. Those interested in ordering a copy of the book can do so by clicking here and purchasing from Amazon. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. In round two, Berbicks steady pressure forced Ali to retreat more quickly than he wanted and his rights to the ribs during clinches inflicted damage that registered on Alis face. Boxing Record Featured Opponents Hasim Rahman Larry Holmes Berbick might have believed his words, but when he got the chance to dominate inside the ring he took it with both hands. Try again later. Sorry! Heavyweight hope Jared Anderson does not want to be famous but realises that is a necessity if hes to realise his dreams for both himself and his brother, Kevin Lerena explains to Thomas Gerbasi how a call from Frank Warren convinced him to pack his bags, Dillian Whyte is coming off the most convincing defeat of his career and tragedy in his personal life. TREVOR BERBICK, who reigned briefly as the WBC heavyweight champion in 1986, left behind one of the strangest legacies in boxing history: for being the last man Muhammad Ali faced in the ring,. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Berbick attempted to get up twice, but stumbled to the canvas both times. But there was also a dark side to Trevor Berbick. Such would also be the case with Ali, and just as it had been with the others, the fears of boxings impending extinction proved unfounded. Try again. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Berbick died on October 28, 2006 at the age of 52 years. When we left there that day, you knew it would never be the same because of what he brought to a fight from a writers perspective was unique and was never going to be matched. As he sat ringside, he was optimistic that Ali still had enough in reserve to wring out another victory. In no time, Larry Holmes returned to the lobby and pummelled Berbick through the doors of the Diplomat and into the parking lot, where, for the moment, at least, the commotion was over. A 2-inch-thick metal pipe found at the scene is believed to be the murder weapon, police said. The promoters just didnt understand the details. Trevor Berbick, boxer: born Port Antonio, Jamaica 1 August 1954; twice married (six children); died Norwich, Jamaica 28 October 2006. Berbick entered the fight as the Canadian and Commonwealth heavyweight champion, as well as the WBA's fourth-ranked heavyweight contender. There was a brief pause after Tyson connected and then Berbick plummeted, seemingly in slow motion, and crashed onto his back. A system error has occurred. She was the second . But that wasnt Berbicks only crime that year. More in News . Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. or redistributed. Berbick went on to capture the WBC heavyweight title with a decisive win over American fighter Pinklon Thomas. Ali had carried boxing in America, almost-singlehandedly, in the 1970s but the early 1980s was a great time. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Berbicks late rally overcame Alis early surge as he out-landed the legend 22-17 despite being out-thrown 59-56 and forged a huge 18-6 lead in landed power shots. In his loss to Tyson in Las Vegas, Berbick was knocked down twice in the second round. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ali, looking bored at times, said nothing as he shadowboxed while Berbick refused to look Ali in the eyes. The Berbick fight was Alis first loss in 16 appearances outside the United States. Careening around a ring that seemed more like the playfield of a pinball machine designed by Playmatic or Bally Midway Night Rider, say, or Moon Flight seemed to shatter his already frail psyche. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. If the slurring were due to permanent damage, it would be there all the time, he said, adding that fatigue and stress were the most common triggers. He was a strong puncher who moved well and had the potential to be a lasting force in the heavyweight division before the emergence of Tyson. Berbick vaulted to world prominence with a stunning ninth-round KO of former WBA titlist John Tate on the Roberto Duran-Sugar Ray Leonard I Brawl in Montreal card in June 1980, and since then he had gone 4-1 with four early-round knockouts, the most recent of which was a two-rounder against Conroy Nelson in July. Read more on Wikipedia. The fight card started late because organizers couldnt find the key that unlocked the front gate of the stadium. Now, as the nearly 40-year-old Ali announced his departure from The Sweet Science, it was evident he had set the stage for another Golden Era whose star power wasnt isolated to only the heavyweights. The statistics backed up the judges while also delivering a brutally honest assessment. But when Holmes wrapped up the press conference and returned to his suite, Berbick gave a surreal, disjointed speech to the media that included accusations Holmes had consorted with a prostitute and had conspired with her to destroy not only his marriage but his career, as well. KINGSTON, Jamaica - Former heavyweight champion Trevor Berbick was found dead in a church courtyard Saturday with chop wounds to his head in a suspected homicide. Though Berbick was believed to be 52, according to boxing records, other reports said he was as old as 56 or as young as 49. The authorities said Harold Berbick and Gordon beat Trevor Berbick to death in October 2006, leaving his body in a church courtyard in Portland, Jamaica. HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) _ Trevor Berbick, the former heavyweight champion who beat Muhammad Ali in the boxing great's final fight, faces deportation and was ordered to return to his native Jamaica. Trevor Berbick holds an interesting place in boxing history. Berbick's body was discovered about 6:30 a.m. in his hometown parish of Portland, constable Beverly Howell said. KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) A nephew of the former heavyweight champion Trevor Berbick was convicted along with another man of killing Berbick. Already manifesting symptoms of his future affliction (Parkinsonism), Ali was not fit to enter the ring again. O'Connor Mortuary 25301 Alicia Pkwy Laguna Hills, CA 92653 | FD 1293. Yes, his punches were slow and lacked snap and his legs shuffled rather than danced, but he began most of the skirmishes and connected more often. Berbick drove Ali toward the ropes with a series of heavy body shots, then maintained the pressure as Ali desperately tried to fend him off with clinches and the Rope-a-Dope. The crowd tried to spark Ali with Ali, bomaye chants but even the ghosts of Kinshasa couldnt regenerate the Ali of old. Ali landed just 51 power punches in his losses to Berbick and Holmes. He briefly held the World Boxing Council heavyweight title before losing it to Mike Tyson in 1986. We had Hearns and we had Leonard and we had Duran and Hagler the Four Kings and it was a great time. But Berbick immediately jumped to his feet. On November 26, 1986, Berbick squared off against Tyson at the Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Now, he just wanted to get by. Year should not be greater than current year. Berbick was convicted in 1991 of misdemeanour assault for attacking his former business manager, who testified in court that the fighter held a gun to her head and accused her of stealing money from him. After serving 15 months in prison, Berbick was deported from the United States. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. First, Im going to destroy all the devils, I mean the fighters, who stand between me and the unified heavyweight championship of the world, Berbick declaimed after beating Pinklon Thomas for the WBC title in 1986. It was here that Ali, who arrived 30 minutes late, finally admitted the obvious his boxing career had come to an end. Berbick, always a rebel at heart, had other things in mind. Tyson bombarded Berbick throughout the round, and with only a handful of seconds left, he landed a right hand that sent Berbick lurching. They had been around the world with Ali, and I kind of felt like I didnt deserve what I was getting, which was, of course, would turn out to be a memory of a lifetime. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Upon returning to his home country, it didnt take long for Trevor Berbick to find trouble. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. 2023 RING TV LIVE. They didnt anticipate the expenses. Inspired by Ali, a plethora of stars spanning dozens of pounds built on the foundation Ali assembled. Ali was 39 years old at this time, and Berbick was 27 years old. (5), For a fight of this magnitude, this tops it all, Eddie Futch, who guided Pete McIntyre to a 10-round decision win over Mike Fisher, told the New York Times George Vescey. Quite literally. If you couldnt beat Trevor Berbick there was really no point in going on. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Photo by The Ring/ Getty Images First, there was the opponent. Based on the expectations game, Ali fared much better in the first nine minutes against Berbick than at any time during the Holmes fight, and, at least for an instant, thoughts about a potential Ali-Weaver fight danced in some heads. Berbick won the WBC world heavyweight title by upsetting Pinklon Thomas in March, 1986. Now operating under the umbrella of Sports Internationale Ltd., Cornelius put together a fight between Ali and onetime title challenger Trevor Berbick that was to be staged December 11, 1981 on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. In February 1992, Mike Tyson was convicted on rape charges and spent three years in prison. He won thrice in London (KO 5, KO 6 versus Henry Cooper, KO 3 Brian London), four times elsewhere in Europe (KO 12 Karl Mildenberger, KO 7 Juergen Blin, KO 11 Al Blue Lewis, KO 5 Richard Dunn), four times in Asia (W 15 Mac Foster, W 12 Rudi Lubbers, W 15 Joe Bugner II, KO 14 Joe Frazier III), three times elsewhere in North America (W 15, W 12 George Chuvalo II, KO 5 Jean-Pierre Coopman) and once in Africa (KO 8 George Foreman) before losing to Berbick in the Bahamas. All rights reserved. INSIDE THE NUMBERS: In his Last Hurrah, Ali, approaching his 40th birthday, landed an average of 8.4 jabs per round, 3.1 more per round than the heavyweight average. Thanks for your help! (7). Carlos Acevedo is the editor of Hannibal Boxing and was the founder of The Cruelest Sport. He enjoyed the city so much he decided to move there to continue his training, later moving to Florida. He fought in the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, and stayed there to turn professional, winning his first 11 fights (10 by knockout) before losing for the first time to Bernardo Mercado in 1979. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Before a ragged crowd in Nassau, Berbick outpointed a lifeless Ali and in the process earned more recognition than he had in his entire career. 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Thanks to the rise of pay-cable outlets and pay-per-view platforms, the purses these fighters generated dwarfed those generated by Ali and they, too, became household names worldwide. Only two pairs of gloves were available for the five-fight undercard, forcing each corner to unlace the gloves after each bout so that the next pair of fighters could use them. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Berbick fought from 1976 to . After his release, Berbick returned to the ring in the mid-1990s and only a failed CAT Scan in 2000 kept Berbick from continuing his farcical career into his fifties. Most other boxers, even those at their zenith, wouldnt have survived those nine minutes but while Alis physical abilities were long gone his competitive drive, his resourcefulness and his toughness remained in prime form. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Berbick's career was marred by personal problems, although he will probably be remembered as the last man to fight, and beat, beat Muhammad Ali. He briefly held the World Boxing Council heavyweight title before losing it to Mike Tyson in 1986. During his trial, Harold Berbick claimed that his uncle had physically abused his mother and that Berbick had also threatened him. So did the promotion, which was beset with numerous financial and organizational problems. The connection was deep, heartfelt and beyond debate. Canada actually attempted to deport him as well given his legal troubles but Berbick was able to win a judgment in court that allowed him to stay. But he insists the best of him is still to come, writes Declan Taylor. In December, he was arrested in an alleged plot to commit mortgage fraud. Trevor Berbick (1 August 1954 - 28 October 2006) was a Jamaican professional boxer who competed from 1976 to 2000. According to Nack, Ali, wearing a rubber corset, walked more than he ran during roadwork, shadowboxed listlessly, then climbed into a waiting limousine that took him back to his hotel. Theyd put a whuppin on you if you couldnt handle yourself. It wasnt to be. The story of the former WBC heavyweight champion Trevor Berbick who shared a ring with Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and Larry Holmes before he was savagely murdered. Photo by The Ring Magazine/ Getty Images. Trevor Berbick was the last fighter to face Muhammad Ali in the ring. Im from your part of the world. Then, to punctuate his point, he fired a hook toward Alis head and blasted more rights to the ribs as Ali clinched. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. He lost a unanimous decision but was the first fighter to go the distance with Holmes in a title fight. Berbick fought from 1976 to 2000, finishing with a 50-11-1 record, including 33 knockouts. Family members linked to this person will appear here. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. The assembled media had either followed Ali from the very beginning or jumped on the bus sometime during its 61 stops. This was like putting the period at the end of the sentence. (8) Ali and his retinue knew full well that the string that Ali had played the past few years was frayed and nearing disintegration. Trevor Berbick. In the second, a wobbly Berbick shuddered every time Tyson connected, until, finally, barely 20 seconds into the round, a barrage of punches floored him. Though no longer able to contribute, Ali surely must have surveyed the scene, took it all in and exhaled in satisfaction. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Berbick was there first and he was speaking and nobody wanted to hear what he had to say. The 52-year-old boxer represented Jamaica at the 1976 Montreal Olympics before settling there for a number of years. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. The . If Ali could do this five more times, he would do enough to earn the decision and make a good case for the fight he wanted next a crack at Mike Weavers WBA title. The first was the only instance in which Ali out-landed Berbick, and the effort required to keep the rugged Jamaican at bay had already cut into his gas tank more than it should have. You are welcome to call us any time of the day, any day of the week, for immediate assistance. The accuser claimed that Berbick had driven to her apartment in Miami (FL) on Halloween in 1991 to pay her for her services but then physically assaulted her, ripped off her clothing, and then raped her. There are claims he fell foul of the Mafia. Despite all of his troubles, Trevor Berbick was seen as a legendary hero in Jamaica. Logan Hobson, who would later develop CompuBox with partner Bob Canobbio, was then a reporter for United Press International as well as a devoted Ali fan. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. His 20 year old nephew Harold Berbick and Kenton Gordon, an 18 year old friend of Harold's were charged with the crime. A final attempt to regain verticality ended with Berbick tottering into the arms of Mills Lane, who promptly halted the massacre. Recognizing his depleted state, Ali set a modest goal for himself. However, the post-Ali era was especially blessed because the sport would be fueled not just by one fighter, but several. However, Berbick's title reign was brief. Drag images here or select from your computer for Trevor Berbick memorial. Former world and Canadian heavyweight boxing champion Trevor Berbick was found dead Saturday morning in his hometown of Kingston, Jamaica, with chop wounds to his head in an apparent homicide, police said. Search above to list available cemeteries. His blood tests indicate he has the vessels of a young man.. Wide-eyed, groggy, and surprised, Berbick took the mandatory-eight from Referee Mills Lane, and when the fight resumed, he braced himself for the worst. Failed to delete memorial. His breakdown began in the autumn of 1990 when he was arrested for assaulting a man he believed had been courting his wife, Nadine. August 1, 1954 - October 28, 2006 KINGSTON | Age 52 Ex-heavyweight champ Trevor Berbick found dead at 52. It wasnt as horribly sad as you think it would be. The following year, he was convicted in Florida of raping a family baby sitter and was sentenced to four years in prison. On November 22, in his first title defense, the fight was stopped in the second round after he was knocked down three times by 20-year-old Mike Tyson. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? When Cassius Marcellus Clay broke into the professional boxing scene following his triumph in the 1960 Rome Olympics, the sport was hurtling toward the abyss. His body was found at the. Read Chapel of Flowers obituaries, find service information, send sympathy gifts, or plan and price a funeral in San Jose, CA. Trevor Berbick - Professional Boxing Record Professional Boxing Record Read more about this topic: Trevor Berbick Famous quotes containing the words professional, boxing and/or record: " In European thought in general, as contrasted with American, vigor, life and originality have a kind of easy, professional utterance. In Halifax, Berbick developed a local following and lumbered his way to an 11-0 record before facing Colombian mauler Bernardo Mercado. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. To put it in perspective, Im 24 years old, Farhood said during a June 2017 phone interview. The overarching issue one that should have been disqualifying was Alis health, which was in clear decline. For the first time, I feel that Im 40 years old. Berbick's reign was short, however, as a 20-year-old Tyson knocked Berbick out in the second round on Nov. 22, 1986, to become the youngest heavyweight champion. KINGSTON, Jamaica Former heavyweight champion Trevor Berbick was found dead in a church courtyard Saturday with chop wounds to his head in a suspected homicide. If Ali had any doubts before they were erased now: The jig was up, and the Ali Mystique was no more. I dont know if that was the feeling after the Holmes fight probably it was, he took such a beating in that fight everybody figured there wouldnt be any more but this time everybody knew there would be no more. First, there was the opponent. By Carlos Acevedo, Chris Eubank Jnr vs. Conor Benn is officially OFF, Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn: The story of a grim day for British boxing, Chris Eubank Jnr says there was no phone call with Conor Benn, but does expect their fight to still go ahead. - YouTube 0:00 / 14:23 #trevorberbick #boxer #jamaican The REAL " Trevor Berbick" Story- His. In December 1991, Berbick was charged with grand theft and mortgage fraud, just a few days before he lost a farcical boxer-wrestler match to Nobuhiko Takada in Japan. 387 Trevor Berbick Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Creative Editorial Video Creative Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 387 Trevor Berbick Premium High Res Photos Browse 387 trevor berbick stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Ali's final pro bout was a 10-round non-title affair against Canadian contender Trevor Berbick. "Legally, I'm a spirit," he once said. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Name: Trevor Berbick Hometown: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Birthplace: Port Antonio, Jamaica Died: 2006-10-28 (Age:52) Stance: Orthodox Height: 188cm Reach: 198cm Pro Boxer: Record Amateur Boxer: Record Trainers: Sam Solomon, Eddie Futch, Angelo Dundee Trevor Berbick Gallery Contents 1 Career Review 2 Personal Life 3 Legal Troubles & Death One of the few Lost Generation pugs not associated with Don King, Tate had won the vacant WBA heavyweight title in October 1979, but his championship reign barely lasted six months. Photo by The Ring/ Getty Images. Trevor Berbick was a Jamaican professional boxer. Ali seemed fine with it and I didnt remember feeling sad for him. Trevor Berbick had much to suggest that he would have had a. The press conference was actually on my floor where I was staying. He had a gaping wound to his head. At one point I heard Berbick say, cmon old man, show me your speed. I was lividlivid! Hobson remembered. The upset win over Tate eventually earned Berbick a shot against Larry Holmes, the only consistent heavyweight of the early 1980s. Berbick's career soured following the loss to Tyson and he began to run into legal trouble. Today, of course, Guantanamo Bay is notorious for its U.S. detention camp, but in the early 1970s, it was primarily known as a military base.