Lennox Lewis and Mike Tyson fought each other in a highly anticipated boxing match on June 8, 2002, at the Pyramid Arena in Memphis, Tennessee. The fight, dubbed "Lewis-Tyson: The Battle of the Titans", was a heavyweight title unification bout, with Lewis defending his WBC, IBF, and IBO titles, and Tyson defending his WBA title.
The fight started with both boxers cautious, but Lewis was able to land a few jabs and eventually connected with a right hand that sent Tyson to the canvas in the eighth round. Tyson got up, but Lewis continued to dominate the bout, landing more punches and forcing Tyson to clinch frequently. The fight was eventually stopped in the eighth round, as Tyson was unable to continue after being hit with a series of hard punches from Lewis.
The fight was significant not just for the unification of the heavyweight titles, but also for the fact that it marked the end of Tyson's boxing career as a top contender. After the fight, Tyson announced his retirement from boxing, while Lewis continued to defend his titles until he retired in 2004. Overall, the fight was seen as a decisive victory for Lewis, who solidified his status as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time.
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