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Ian Lord · 11-29-2004, 04:10 PM

VENUE: Trump Taj Mahal Hotel and Casino

DATE: February 14th, 2004

TYSON TOPS PAGE

The main event saw New Yorks 'Iron' Mike Tyson, heading for defeat, KO Louisville, Kentucky's Greg Page in the sixth of a scheduled ten.

There wasn't much in the opening round, with Page just edging it. Page came out and dominated the second, dropping Tyson near the end of the round. Page then showed superior boxing skills in the next two rounds, dominating in the fourth and winning it big. In round five, Tyson started to get back into the fight, although it was to close to call. In between rounds, Tyson's trainer, Kevin Rooney blew his top at his charge, and it obviously worked as Tyson came out for the sixth with vicous intent. The previous good work had obviously took its toll on Page, as he looked exhausted, trying to stay out of the way of Tysons devastating bombs. Tyson finally caught up with Page near the end of the round and caught him with a vicous uppercut that KO'd Page at 2:52 of the round.

In the chief support, Riddick Bowe flattened Tony 'TNT' Tucker in the ninth round, in what had been a close, competetive bout up until that point.
Bowe took the opening round, dropping Tucker with an uppercut for a count of 9. The second round was Bowe's also. The third was even, and the fourth was won by Tucker. Bowe claimed the next two rounds by landing the more telling punches, but started to run out of gas and Tucker came out and took the next two rounds by taking advantage of Bowe's tiredness and outworking him. Tucker looked to be winning the next ninth round as well, and starting to take control of the fight, when he walked onto a wild, overhand right, that put him flat on his back for the count. The end came at1:13 of round nine.
Bowe has looked impressive in both of his fights, put seems to have a worrying stamina problem.

Undercard:

In an upset, Larry Holmes, looking a bit fleshy round the middle, was stopped in the third by Mike 'Hercules' Weaver.
Holmes came out and dominated the first two rounds, dropping Weaver in the second. It must have stung Weaver into action, as he came out for the third all guns blazing, dropping Holmes twice before stopping him with three seconds left in the round.

Evander 'The Real Deal' Holyfield cruised to victory over 'Big' John Tate, dropping him at the end of the second then putting him away for good at the 2:07 mark of round three.

In a clinch filled contest over 8 rounds, Tony 'TNT' Tubbs won a unanimous decision over James 'Bonecrusher' Smith, dropping him in the first.
The scores were 77-74, 76-75 twice.

In an uneventful opening bout, Michael 'Dynamite' Dokes and Trevor Berbick fought a majority draw with scores of 76-76 [twice], and 77-75 for Dokes. Both men felt they won and called each other out for a rematch. Let's hope it's not made. Enough said.

Dokes was also fined an undisclosed ammount for a previous transgression.

11-29-2004, 04:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
Ian Lord All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Coventry, England. Posts: 1,269	VENUE: Trump Taj Mahal Hotel and Casino DATE: February 14th, 2004 TYSON TOPS PAGE The main event saw New Yorks 'Iron' Mike Tyson, heading for defeat, KO Louisville, Kentucky's Greg Page in the sixth of a scheduled ten. There wasn't much in the opening round, with Page just edging it. Page came out and dominated the second, dropping Tyson near the end of the round. Page then showed superior boxing skills in the next two rounds, dominating in the fourth and winning it big. In round five, Tyson started to get back into the fight, although it was to close to call. In between rounds, Tyson's trainer, Kevin Rooney blew his top at his charge, and it obviously worked as Tyson came out for the sixth with vicous intent. The previous good work had obviously took its toll on Page, as he looked exhausted, trying to stay out of the way of Tysons devastating bombs. Tyson finally caught up with Page near the end of the round and caught him with a vicous uppercut that KO'd Page at 2:52 of the round. In the chief support, Riddick Bowe flattened Tony 'TNT' Tucker in the ninth round, in what had been a close, competetive bout up until that point. Bowe took the opening round, dropping Tucker with an uppercut for a count of 9. The second round was Bowe's also. The third was even, and the fourth was won by Tucker. Bowe claimed the next two rounds by landing the more telling punches, but started to run out of gas and Tucker came out and took the next two rounds by taking advantage of Bowe's tiredness and outworking him. Tucker looked to be winning the next ninth round as well, and starting to take control of the fight, when he walked onto a wild, overhand right, that put him flat on his back for the count. The end came at1:13 of round nine. Bowe has looked impressive in both of his fights, put seems to have a worrying stamina problem. Undercard: In an upset, Larry Holmes, looking a bit fleshy round the middle, was stopped in the third by Mike 'Hercules' Weaver. Holmes came out and dominated the first two rounds, dropping Weaver in the second. It must have stung Weaver into action, as he came out for the third all guns blazing, dropping Holmes twice before stopping him with three seconds left in the round. Evander 'The Real Deal' Holyfield cruised to victory over 'Big' John Tate, dropping him at the end of the second then putting him away for good at the 2:07 mark of round three. In a clinch filled contest over 8 rounds, Tony 'TNT' Tubbs won a unanimous decision over James 'Bonecrusher' Smith, dropping him in the first. The scores were 77-74, 76-75 twice. In an uneventful opening bout, Michael 'Dynamite' Dokes and Trevor Berbick fought a majority draw with scores of 76-76 [twice], and 77-75 for Dokes. Both men felt they won and called each other out for a rematch. Let's hope it's not made. Enough said. Dokes was also fined an undisclosed ammount for a previous transgression.