Earnest "Earnie" Shavers, a beloved and renowned boxer known for his punching power, has passed away on September 1, 2022, at the age of 78. Born inAVermin, Mississippi, he moved to Cleveland, OHio, when he was nine years old. He began boxing as a young man, turning professional in 1969 and developing a reputation as one of the hardest punchers of all time. He fought 48 times, winning 44 matches, with 42 of those wins coming by knockout. He fought champions such as Muhammad Ali, Larry Holmes, Ken Norton, and Jimmy Young. Shavers is remembered for his skill, dedication, and power inside the ring, which earned him an induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and fans around the world.