June 28, 1997

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COLUMN: Royce Feour -- July 11, 1997
Tyson's first relicensing attempt will likely fall on deaf ears.

Sig Rogich Tyson's PR cornerman -- July 11, 1997
A one-time presidential adviser helps a disgraced former heavyweight champ handle his image problems.

Oklahoma considers Tyson fight -- July 11, 1997
The boxing commissioner wants a Mike Tyson charity fight, but he gets overruled by the labor commissioner.

COLUMN: Barbara Robinson -- July 11, 1997
Commission didn't help Mike

COLUMN: Joe Hawk -- July 10, 1997
Tyson showed his true, cowardly colors by stiffing NAC.

Tyson loses license, fined $3 million -- July 10, 1997
The former heavyweight champion won't be able to box for at least a year, the athletic commission decides.

Tyson hires heavyweight lawyers -- July 10, 1997
Heavyweight fighter Mike Tyson hired a heavyweight team of attorneys to handle his case before the Nevada Athletic Commission Wednesday.

Tyson friends, foes consider NAC penalty fair -- July 10, 1997
Many citizens took the opportunity to address the Nevada Athletic Commission Wednesday about its decision to revoke Mike Tyson's boxing license and fine him $3 million.

Poorer Tyson buys car -- July 10, 1997
Hours after Mike Tyson was fined $3 million for biting Evander Holyfield, the former heavyweight champion plunked down at least $200,000 for a new car.

Holyfield, Letterman chew over fight -- July 4, 1997
David Letterman cocked his head ever so slightly, his right ear tantalizingly tilted toward his guest.

COLUMN: John L. Smith -- July 3, 1997
Will MGM Grand take big risk on Tyson one more time?

Tyson career in the balance -- July 3, 1997
Three top boxing trainers say Mike Tyson could not return to championship form if he is given a long suspension.

Lawsuit seeks ticket, pay-per-view refunds -- July 3, 1997
Mike Tyson's purse should pay fans back for Saturday's fight, attorneys from three states argue.

Museum moves statue of Tyson -- July 3, 1997
They said it was a gnawing decision, but officials at the Hollywood Wax Museum swallowed hard and did it: They moved the Mike Tyson wax statue from the Sports Hall of Fame section to the "Chamber of Horrors."

Teens disapprove of Tyson's antics -- July 3, 1997
In a sweltering East Los Angeles gym, they spar to Latin rhythms blaring from a boom box, every sharp crack of the glove the sound of opportunity and second chance.

COLUMN: John L. Smith -- July 2, 1997
All the loud barking about biting rings loud with hypocrisy

Hearing on Tyson ordered -- July 2, 1997
The Nevada Athletic Commission votes to hear testimony on an ex-boxing champ's biting in the ring.

Tyson's statement. -- July 1, 1997

'I just snapped' -- July 1, 1997
Tyson seeks forgiveness from world

Ex-champ may face legal bout -- July 1, 1997
Mike Tyson could return to jail if fight-night actions result in charges that lead to convictions.

Fight may have KO'd casino action -- July 1, 1997
The fight fiasco may have turned off some gamblers, who in turn kept their cash, operators and analysts say.

If you're sincere, Mike, you'll donate your purse to charity -- July 1, 1997
Mike Tyson said he was sorry Monday. In a sport where you're lucky if you can believe some of the people some of the time, that may have to be enough. But I'm here to say it isn't.

New law could KO Tyson -- July 1, 1997
Mike Tyson could face a nationwide ban from boxing because of a federal law that goes on the books today.

Not a swinging success -- June 30, 1997
Mike Tyson's antics in the ring lead to a run of rumors, injuries and possible legal action.

Holyfield lawyer against rematch, Tyson boxing -- June 30, 1997
The ex-champ faces a fine and possible suspension when the state athletic commission meets.

Lawmakers discuss role they should play in boxing aftermath -- June 30, 1997
Senators called Sunday for a criminal investigation into the actions of boxer Mike Tyson in his aborted heavyweight rematch against Evander Holyfield in Las Vegas.

Holyfield could sue Tyson -- June 30, 1997
The champion will weigh his options based on other action taken against Mike Tyson.

MGM officials mum on Tyson -- June 30, 1997
Just days after saying it hoped to extend its relationship with the former champion, hotel brass now is refusing to comment.

Replacement referee left puzzled by Tyson's actions -- June 30, 1997
Mills Lane said nothing topped what he saw in the ring Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden.

Holyfield-Tyson rematch good for area sports books -- June 30, 1997
Mike Tysonąs ear biting Saturday caused a mini-riot at the MGM Grand and angered boxing fans around the world when he was disqualified after the third round of his highly anticipated rematch with Evander Holyfield for the World Boxing Association heavyweight championship.

Viewers unhappy with fight -- June 30, 1997
There will be no refunds or rebates for the bizarre, abbreviated boxing showcase, said Prime Cable director Steve Schorr.

COLUMN: Joe Hawk -- June 30, 1997
Psychiatrists: Tyson acts like child who can't get his way

Twice Bitten -- June 29, 1997

Gunshot fears provoke MGM Grand stampede -- June 29, 1997

Champion stunned by Tyson tactics -- June 29, 1997

Tyson disqualified after ripping piece of Holyfield's ear -- June 29, 1997

Here's the 'Real Deal': Tyson should be banned from boxing for life -- June 29, 1997

Tyson 'retaliates' for Holyfield head butts< -- June 29, 1997/A>

Ousted referee watches fight at home -- June 29, 1997

Round-by-round coverage -- June 29, 1997

Stats -- June 28, 1997

Referee gets out of bout -- June 28, 1997
Mitch Halpern withdraws from tonight's fight because of too much attention over boxer Mike Tyson's protest.

KINGS OF PAIN -- June 28, 1997
The first Mike Tyson-Evander Holyfield bout lasted into the 11th round -- more than 30 minutes of punishment for both. One can only imagine what the force of a right hook would do to a mere mortal. And that, says one expert, is part of the sport's allure.

COLUMN: John L. Smith -- June 28, 1997
Fights amid the lights as the world awaits first fists

COLUMN: Joe Hawk -- June 28, 1997
Determined Tyson will win back crown

COLUMN: Jim Fossum -- June 28, 1997
Simply put, Holyfield is the better boxer

Media predictions -- June 28, 1997
Here are the predictions of the media for tonight's World Boxing Association heavyweight championship between champion Evander Holyfield and challenger Mike Tyson at the MGM Grand Garden.

Sports books rooting for Tyson as public bets Holyfield -- June 28, 1997
Mike Tyson often says that everybody is against him, but when he takes on Evander Holyfield tonight at the MGM Grand Garden in an attempt to regain the World Boxing Association heavyweight champion, he will have one large group on his side.

Holyfield provides glimpse of expected tactics for fight -- June 28, 1997
Evander Holyfield spent a little more than an hour Friday doing calisthenics, stretching and shadow boxing in preparation for his defense of his World Boxing Association heavyweight championship tonight against Mike Tyson at the MGM Grand Garden.

New trainer: Tyson in shape this time -- June 28, 1997
Members of "Team Tyson" are usually characterized by tailored silk suits, diamond-encrusted jewelry, sweet-smelling cologne and pricey sunglasses.

Referee's withdrawal leaves commission with black eye -- June 28, 1997
As boxing commissions go, the Nevada Athletic Commission is regarded as well as Ken Griffey Jr.

New trainer: Tyson in shape this time -- June 28, 1997
Members of "Team Tyson" are usually characterized by tailored silk suits, diamond-encrusted jewelry, sweet-smelling cologne and pricey sunglasses.

Ref doesn't matter to Holyfield -- June 28, 1997
The boxing world was abuzz about referee Mitch Halpern's decision to step down as referee for tonight's World Boxing Association heavyweight championship bout between Evander Holyfield and challenger Mike Tyson at the MGM Grand Garden.

TV executive expects bout to set sales record -- June 28, 1997
Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson, the two finest heavyweight boxers in the world, are set to play television star tonight at the MGM Grand Garden. And the battle for Holyfield's World Boxing Association heavyweight championship is likely to put up record-breaking television ratings that would make Jerry Seinfeld envious.

Chavez, Gonzalez prepare for showdown with undercard bouts -- June 28, 1997
Former World Boxing Council champions Julio Cesar Chavez and Miguel Angel Gonzalez are scheduled in tuneup fights tonight on the undercard of the Mike Tyson-Evander Holyfield heavyweight championship fight at the MGM Grand Garden.

Punching up sales -- June 28, 1997
Fighters, celebrities spend freely at Strip retail shops

Halpern survives Tyson protest -- June 27, 1997
The Nevada Athletic Commission affirms its choice of Mitch Halpern as referee for Saturday's bout.

Brute force -- June 27, 1997
With 20 first-round knockouts, Tyson's punch rates with best

Handlers like fighter's weight -- June 27, 1997
Wearing only a pair of boxer shorts and a grimace, Mike Tyson stepped on a scale at the MGM Grand Garden on Thursday afternoon.

Ex-champ Douglas knows opponents well -- June 27, 1997
The weigh-in for the Evander Holyfield-Mike Tyson bout for the World Boxing Association heavyweight championship was about to begin Thursday, and commotion ruled the hour in Studio B at the MGM Grand.

COLUMN: Royce Feour -- June 27, 1997
Futch's forecast: Holyfield will stop Tyson in ninth

Holyfield suggests he has mental edge over Tyson -- June 27, 1997
Evander Holyfield has been complimentary toward Mike Tyson many times in the weeks leading up to Saturday's bout for Holyfield's World Boxing Association heavyweight title at the MGM Grand Garden.

Police, security brace for fighters, rockers -- June 27, 1997
In the wake of past incidents, police will beef up security for Saturday's bout and a concert.

Lightning struck twice with Tyson's arrival -- June 26, 1997
Long ago, when the concept of "Team Tyson" had occurred to exactly no one and the man who would become the most feared heavyweight in the world had yet to hit puberty, a historic meeting took place in New York City.

Referee on the ropes -- June 26, 1997
Mike Tyson's camp is protesting the selection of Mitch Halpern as referee for Saturday's rematch.

Literary greats called by King to name rematch -- June 26, 1997
A camera focused on Evander Holyfield on Wednesday would have given the wrong impression of his location.

Mosque responds to charge -- June 26, 1997
It's become a kind of undercard matchup: Mike Tyson vs. The Mosque.

Champ won't rank fight before fight -- June 26, 1997
Evander Holyfield's trilogy with Riddick Bowe is one of boxing's best. Whether Holyfield-Tyson can step up to that level is still to be answered.

Return engagement: Holyfield says he owed Tyson another shot -- June 25, 1997
The rematch was a natural for many reasons, particularly financial. But the rematch also shows the tremendous amount of respect Evander Holyfield has for Mike Tyson.

Holyfield likely to fight on -- June 25, 1997
One of the rituals of boxing is that when a popular, successful champion reaches a certain age, the media repeatedly ask if he plans to retire until he does. Then, after retirement, the question shifts to plans for the inevitable comeback.

Sparring foe sees improved Holyfield -- June 25, 1997
Last fall, Gary Bell had doubts about Evander Holyfield's ability to defeat Mike Tyson and win the World Boxing Association heavyweight championship.

Tyson not mugging for TV cameras -- June 25, 1997
Evander Holyfield played his favorite role as boxing's ambassador Tuesday, shaking hands, grinning for the cameras and ensuring that all reporters had their fill of the "Real Deal."

Tyson shows lighter side during exchange -- June 24, 1997
He's not quite Eddie Murphy, or even Soupy Sales, but Mike Tyson unveiled his rarely seen sense of humor Monday during a spirited give-and-take with a couple dozen reporters at the home of Don King.

Tyson looks to past -- June 24, 1997
The former heavyweight champion, a dedicated boxing historian, compares himself to Sonny Liston.

Holyfield learned lesson early -- June 23, 1997
World Boxing Association heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield is unfazed by Mike Tyson's bullying style.

Holyfield hopes to keep fighting - June 18, 1997
Evander Holyfield says he hopes to unify the heavyweight titles if he beats Mike Tyson for a second straight time.

Tyson reluctantly participates in media conference call - June 13, 1997
It was almost predictable that everything wouldn't go smoothly.

Holyfield trainer: Tyson doesn't think in ring - June 05, 1997

Don Turner says Mike Tyson is overrated, even with the best combination of speed and power ever.

Team Tyson won't get fooled again - May 29, 1997
Don King and Mike Tyson's managers say the ex-heavyweight champ was `lulled' by reports of Evander Holyfield's demise.

Tyson ends speculation - May 24, 1997
The former heavyweight champion works out for the media to stop rumors of another postponement.

Ratner believes Tyson is well, the fight is a go - May 9, 1997
There are a number of things a megafight attracts, not the least of which is rumors.

Doctor clears Tyson to resume training - May 6, 1997
The Mike Tyson-Evander Holyfield fight is back on track.

Tyson training injury delays second bout with Holyfield - Apr 9, 1997
For the third time since beginning a comeback, a former heavyweight champ has to postpone a match.

Giachetti preparing Tyson for Holyfield - Apr 6, 1997

Richie Giachetti likes to talk as much as the next guy, but the veteran trainer also understands the value of silence.

Holyfield returns favor - Feb 4, 1997
Grateful for his chance to beat Mike Tyson for the heavyweight title, Evander Holyfield grants a rematch.

Duva eyes rematch in mid-May - Jan 12, 1997
The proposed Evander Holyfield-Mike Tyson rematch, which was being discussed as possibly for May 3 just a couple of days ago, will probably be moved back a week or two, Main Events Inc. promoter Dino Duva said.

Holyfield keeps promise, stuns boxing world in process - Nov 10, 1996
Evander Holyfield is a man of his word. Mike Tyson is, once again, just a man.

Holyfield knocks fight out of Tyson - Nov 10, 1996
Don King and Mike Tyson's managers say the ex-heavyweight champ was `lulled' by reports of Evander Holyfield's demise.

Down and Out - Nov 10, 1996
Holyfield wins WBA title in shocking upset

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