Tyson Fury to face British rival Anthony Joshua in Cardiff on December 11
The fight, one of the biggest in British boxing history, will be broadcast on streaming service Netflix.
In October 1989, contracts were signed for a fight between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield scheduled for the summer of 1990. The bout eventually took place in November 1996, showcasing the unpredictable nature of heavyweight boxing. Like the recent Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight set for December in Cardiff, the Holyfield and Tyson bout faced numerous obstacles, including prison time, chaotic off-ring events, and high tensions over greed.
The initial fight was scheduled for June 1990 in Atlantic City, but Tyson's defeat by Buster Douglas in February resulted in its cancellation. A second agreement was struck in July 1991, with the fight set for November 1991 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, becoming boxing's biggest event with a $45 million guarantee for the winner.
However, Tyson's arrest for rape in July 1991 led to postponements, and he ended up serving time in prison. Upon his release in late 1995, negotiations resumed, and the rematch was officially announced for November 1996, with Holyfield emerging victorious. The Fury vs Joshua fight, though less dramatic in comparison to the Holyfield and Tyson matchup, still promises to be an exciting and memorable event.
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