Tyson’s comeback run created a false picture of his condition. Peter McNeeley’s corner ended their bout after 89 seconds. Buster Mathis Jr. lasted three rounds. Frank Bruno collapsed under heavy pressure, while Bruce Seldon went down twice during a brief and unconvincing title defense.
Those quick finishes showed Tyson could still terrorize carefully selected opposition. They never tested his ability to solve a determined elite heavyweight once the early knockout failed to arrive.
Tyson caught Holyfield with a hard right hand in the opening minute, but Holyfield absorbed it without showing distress. He pushed
