Michael Moorer vs Bert Cooper

Empowered by a passionate speech from trainer Teddy Atlas during the fight, Michael Moorer becomes the first southpaw Heavyweight Champion in history when he upsets Evander Holyfield for the crown. Holyfield drops Moorer in the second round, but it isn't enough to overcome a fantastic technical performance from the challenger, who wins a majority decision to take the title.

Evander Holyfield vs. Michael Moorer I

After retaining the WBA Heavyweight Championship in bizarre fashion against Mike Tyson in June, Evander Holyfield next eyes revenge against the IBF Champion Michael Moorer. Just when the fight seems to be heading toward a repeat of the 1994 encounter, Holyfield sends Moorer to the canvas in the fifth round. Holyfield scores four more knockdowns, but the valiant Moorer refuses to stay down. Finally, Referee Mitch Halpern and the ringside doctor decide Moorer has taken too much punishment and stop the bout after the eighth round.

Return To Glory: Michael Moorer vs. Evander Holyfield II

Foreman becomes at age 45 the oldest heavyweight champion ever.

Michael Moorer vs. George Foreman

Stewart was dropped twice in the first round, and once in the fourth.

Michael Moorer vs Bert Cooper

Evander Holyfield vs. Michael Moorer I

Return To Glory: Michael Moorer vs. Evander Holyfield II

Michael Moorer vs. George Foreman

Michael Moorer vs Alex Stewart

Michael Moorer vs Axel Schulz

Michael Moorer vs Danny Stonewalker

Michael Moorer vs Everett Martin

Michael Moorer vs Frankie Swindell

Michael Moorer vs Frans Botha

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