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Year in Sports


 (Associated Press)
Lewis Is Undisputed
Lennox Lewis (pictured, right) became the undisputed heavyweight champion when he defeated Evander Holyfield in a unanimous decision Nov. 13 in Las Vegas.

March 13: Lewis, Holyfield Fight to Controversial Draw



Trinidad Surprises De La Hoya
IBF champion Felix Trinidad staged a fierce comeback in the late rounds after falling behind early to Oscar De La Hoya, winning a majority decision to capture the WBC welterweight crown Sept. 18 in Las Vegas.



Tyson Bout Declared No Contest
 (Associated Press)
A hit by Mike Tyson (pictured, right) after the first-round bell knocked down Orlin Norris and kept him from continuing the fight Oct. 23 in Las Vegas. The bout was declared a no-contest.

Related Items:
Tyson Collects Entire Purse
Another Tyson Bout in Doubt



Ali Wins Professional Debut
Laila Ali, the 21-year-old daughter of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, was victorious in her professional boxing debut Oct. 9 after knocking out April Fowler just 31 seconds into the match.

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