In the second defense of his WBO Heavyweight Championship, Lamon Brewster scores a thunderous first round knockout over Andrew Golota. Seconds into the bout, Brewster lands a left hook to the body, followed by one to the head that floors Golota. Golota gets up but is immediately knocked through the ropes to the apron by another left hook from Brewster. Although he beats the count again, Golota is drilled by several more shots and dumped onto his back again, prompting Referee Genaro Rodriguez to stop the massacre.

Lamon Brewster vs. Andrew Golota

In the main event of Don King's heavyweight supercard, WBA Champion John Ruiz survives two early knockdowns, a point deduction for a foul and having his trainer Norman Stone ejected by Referee Randy Neumann for excessive swearing to come back and beat Andrew Golota down the stretch of the fight and retain his title via controversial albeit unanimous decision.

Struggle For Supremacy: John Ruiz vs. Andrew Golota

Chris Byrd and Andrew Golota find redemption from their negative performances from the past by putting on a thriller in Madison Square Garden. Neither fighter loses in the eyes of the fans or the judges as a draw is the final verdict.

Lamon Brewster vs. Andrew Golota

Struggle For Supremacy: John Ruiz vs. Andrew Golota

The Next Era Of Heavyweights: Chris Byrd vs. Andrew Golota

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