Two of the most volatile heavyweights in history clash when Mike Tyson squares off with Andrew Golota. Floored by Tyson in the opening round, Golota decides to quit after round two. While Tyson is restrained from going after Golota, the fans are not and proceed to pelt him with drinks on his way out of the arena. The fight has lasting consequences for both fighters as Golota suffers a fractured cheekbone and herniated disc and takes a three-year hiatus. After Tyson tests positive for marijuana, the bout is changed to a no contest and keeps him out of the ring for a full year, temporarily derailing his comeback bid.

Showdown In Motown: Mike Tyson vs. Andrew Golota

Off for a year after his bizarre bout with Andrew Golota is changed to a no contest when he tests positive for marijuana in a post-fight drug test, Mike Tyson finally returns to the ring, taking on heavyweight veteran Brian Nielsen in Denmark. Tyson tears into Nielsen's hide and sends him stumbling into the ropes and collapsing on his backside with a combination in the third round. After three more rounds of punishment, Nielsen opts to retire on his stool before the seventh round.

Mike Tyson vs. Brian Nielsen

After picking up the WBC Heavyweight Championship by knocking out Frank Bruno for a second time, Mike Tyson targets the WBA title held by Bruce Seldon rather than defend his own belt against Lennox Lewis. In the very first round, Tyson appears to overshoot a right hand, but Seldon drops onto his belly for a knockdown anyway. Seldon gets back to his feet but is knocked into the ropes and again ends up face down after a left hook from Tyson. The WBA Champion again beats the count but wobbles into the corner, prompting Referee Richard Steele to stop him on his feet. The fans react with anger and chant about the bout being fixed, but Tyson collects another title.

Showdown In Motown: Mike Tyson vs. Andrew Golota

Mike Tyson vs. Brian Nielsen

Liberation: Bruce Seldon vs. Mike Tyson

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