On November 9, 1996, Evander Holyfield fought WBA Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson which produced an epic fight between two boxing legends. After 10-plus rounds of exciting, two-way action, Holyfield closed the deal with a massive barrage of punches, earning an 11th-round TKO that shocked the world. This upset remains one of the biggest in the long and storied history of boxing.
Right here, Showtime present’s footage of Holyfield’s epic stoppage win over Tyson in their first match. It’s all a part of the network’s ongoing Holyfield History month, as they begin looking back at their own 30 years of boxing history.
Then, in the next video, we have some reflections on Tyson vs. Holyfield I:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ6d518_FEY
“I was in awe because I never seen nobody outwork me like Tyson did in the gym. He hits so fast. He’s like a piranha.”
Evander Holyfield recalls his first bout against WBA Heavyweight Champion Mike ‘Iron’ Tyson in honor of the 30th Anniversary of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, look back on one of the most famous upset victories in the history of boxing.
Showtime surely ain’t done with their look back yet, and you can bet there will be more videos on the way from their second encounter. Keep checking back for more boxing history and Holyfield from Showtime and their 30th anniversary celebration.
