The only one of the four heavyweight titleholders hailing from the United States of America, WBC Champion Hasim Rahman looks to avenge his knockout loss to Oleg Maskaev in 1999. Instead, in a fight where both men are hurt on multiple occasions, history repeats itself as Maskaev nearly knocks Rahman out of the ring as he did in the first fight en route to the stoppage victory in the twelfth and final round.

America's Last Line Of Defense: Hasim Rahman vs. Oleg Maskaev II

Oleg Maskaev scores one of the biggest knockouts in boxing history when he connects on a right hand that sends Hasim Rahman spilling through the ropes and over a table at ringside to the floor. Rahman fails to return to the ring within the allotted 20 seconds, giving Maskaev the upset victory and inciting a riot at ringside.

Hasim Rahman vs. Oleg Maskaev I

After waiting over a year, Samuel Peter finally gets his shot at the WBC Championship held by Oleg Maskaev and makes the most of it in Mexico. Peter hurts Maskaev in the third round, but the champion refuses to go down without a fight. After walking through some bombs in the fifth round, Peter hurts Maskaev again in the sixth and finishes the job, stopping the champion on his feet.

America's Last Line Of Defense: Hasim Rahman vs. Oleg Maskaev II

Hasim Rahman vs. Oleg Maskaev I

Championship Heat: Oleg Maskaev vs. Samuel Peter

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