Earnie Dee Shaver is an American boxer / mma fighter best known for playing Challenger in Earnie Shavers vs.
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10 Quick Facts About Earnie Dee Shaver
- Full Name: Earnie Dee Shaver
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Sports Professional
- Known For: the sports event Earnie Shavers vs. Muhammad Ali
- Age: 81 years old
- Date of Birth: August 31, 1944
- Place of Birth: Garland, Alabama
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Children: 10 children
- Popular As: The Black Destroyer
Earnie Dee Shaver Age
Earnie Dee Shaver is about 82 years old as of 2026. Earnie Dee Shaver was born in 1944.
Earnie Dee Shaver Height
Earnie Dee Shaver stands at a height of 6 feet 0 inches. This is approximately 183 cm.
Earnie Dee Shaver Weight
Earnie Dee Shaver weighs around 95 kilograms. This is approximately 209 lbs.
Career & Work
Earnie Dee Shaver's career includes professional roles with Professional Boxing.
Rise to Fame
Earnie Dee Shaver gained public attention through known as one of the hardest punchers in boxing history.
Notable Works
Notable works include Earnie Shavers vs. Muhammad Ali and Earnie Shavers vs. Larry Holmes.
Other
- Work: Earnie Shavers vs. Muhammad Ali (Challenger, 1977) — World Heavyweight Championship
- Work: Earnie Shavers vs. Larry Holmes (Challenger, 1979) — WBC Heavyweight Championship
Earnie Dee Shaver Family & Relationships
Earnie Dee Shaver is divorced. He has 10 children, including Tamara Shavers and Cynthia Shavers.
- Father: Curtis Shavers
- Mother: Willie Bell Shavers
- Children:
- Tamara Shavers
- Cynthia Shavers
- Catherine Shavers
- Carla Shavers
- Amy Shavers
- Latonya Shavers
- Natasha Shavers
- Earnie Shavers Jr.
- Bobby Shavers
- Justin Shavers
Lesser Known Facts
- Shavers was ordained as a Christian minister after retiring from boxing.
- He nearly landed a role in the movie Rocky III as Clubber Lang.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Earnie Dee Shaver
- Popular As: The Black Destroyer
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Sports Professional
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 31, 1944
- Age: 81
- Birthday: August 31
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Place of Birth: Garland, Alabama
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 0 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Father: Curtis Shavers
- Mother: Willie Bell Shavers
- Marital Status: Divorced
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Muhammad Ali (Rival • Opponent in 1977 title fight)
- Larry Holmes (Rival • Opponent in 1979 title fight)
