Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. What is the event title?Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield, billed as 'Finally'
2. What is the date of bout?November 9, 1996
3. Who were Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield?Mike Tyson was a famous boxer known for his powerful punches, and Evander Holyfield was another champion famous for his heart and skill.
4. When did they fight?They fought on November 9, 1996.

Heavyweight Division: The boxing weight class for fighters typically weighing over 200 pounds (90.7 kg).
TKO (Technical Knockout): A referee's decision to stop a fight when one competitor is unable to continue safely, often due to injury or overwhelming punishment.
WBA (World Boxing Association): One of the four major sanctioning bodies in professional boxing, responsible for ranking fighters and sanctioning championship bouts.
Pay-per-view (PPV): A television broadcast system where customers pay a one-time fee to watch a specific event, commonly used for major sporting contests like boxing matches.