Biggest thing to happen in Boxing in the 1980s?

You should mention Tyson so some people have something they can relate to since everyone knows about him.

I think it's been the decision of the WBC... I mean, from 15 round to 12 anfter che Kim Mancini fight. that decision saved many lifes imo. From pure boxing I could remind the entire Gerry Cooney - Larry Holmes story (white hope-biggest LV bout ever-dead people 'cause of the fight-racism), the Meldrick Taylor - Chavez bout (it's in early 1990, mh...), Arguello - Pryor I&II (black bottle included), Hagler vs everyone, Ray Leonard, Mike Tyson.

What is it? Or even name a couple things if you can. I have to do a speech tomorrow on sports in the 1980s for my public speaking class. So if you know of any other major things that took place in sports in the 1980s , like in baseball, basketball, football, feel free to bring them up. :) I wasn't around in the 1980s and I'm having a hard time researching. Hagler-Leonard was in the late 80s no? Here’s a few to off the top of the dome: Hearns Vs Duran-1986 Duran Vs Leonard- 1 1980 Duran Vs Leonard 2 –Nov 25 1980 Hagler Vs Hearns -1985 Or 1986 World Series with NY Mets ousting the Boston Red Sox. Side Note: These are just roughly a few of relevant fights/sports events that stick out the most for me hope this helps. Peace.