On December 15, 1988, it was officially announced that the long-awaited Tyson–Bruno fight would finally take place on Februat the Las Vegas Hilton. However, this fight was also postponed, allegedly because of financial disagreements between Tyson’s manager Bill Cayton and Tyson’s promoter Don King. Instead the fight was shifted to the United States and rescheduled for Januat the Las Vegas Hilton. A month later, Tyson’s estranged wife Robin Givens filed for divorce on October 7 and in the following month filed a $125 million defamation suit against Tyson as well.īecause of Tyson’s problems, the proposed October 22 fight against Bruno at Wembley Stadium was scrapped. On September 5, Tyson was involved in a car accident that knocked him unconscious. ![]() This was only the beginning of Tyson’s troubles. Due to Tyson’s injury, the fight was pushed back to October 22. During the scuffle Tyson hit Green with a right hand that resulted in Green requiring five stitches and Tyson breaking his hand. However, on August 23, 1988, Tyson was involved in a street fight with former adversary Mitch Green, whom Tyson had defeated prior to his Championship fight with Trevor Berbick. ![]() Next for Tyson was a bout against popular British fighter Frank Bruno that was originally set for Octoat Wembley Stadium in Bruno’s native England. Tyson was coming off a 1st-round knockout over the previously undefeated Michael Spinks, which not only gave Tyson the lineal heavyweight title, but laid to rest any doubt over who was the rightful heavyweight champion. Coverage was of the whole evening, live from Las Vegas Hilton. ![]() This was the to be a memorable battle between two superstars competing for the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World. Something that had been a popular feature at the Gaumont from as far back as 1966. On the screen – Live by satellite – one day only – SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP – A rare occasion for the Mayflower, live television coverage of a major event. 26th February – SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
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