Mike Tyson vs. Donovan Ruddock II

The Rematch
DateJune 28, 1991
VenueThe Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Tale of the tape
Boxer Mike Tyson Donovan Ruddock
Nickname Iron Razor
Hometown Catskill, New York, U.S. Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Pre-fight record 40–1 (36 KO) 25–2–1 (18 KO)
Age 24 years, 11 months 27 years, 6 months
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 216 lb (98 kg) 238 lb (108 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Recognition WBA/WBC/IBF
No. 1 Ranked Heavyweight
The Ring
No. 2 Ranked Heavyweight
The Ring No. 5 ranked pound-for-pound fighter
Former undisputed heavyweight champion		 WBA/WBC/IBF
No. 2 Ranked Heavyweight
The Ring
No. 3 Ranked Heavyweight
Result
Tyson wins via 12-round unanimous decision (113-109, 114-108, 114-108)

Mike Tyson vs. Donovan Ruddock II, billed as The Rematch, was a professional boxing match contested on 28 June 1991. It was the second time the two fighters fought that year, as their first bout in March was mired in controversy.

The fight took place at the same venue the first one had, The Mirage in Paradise, Nevada, USA. As before, it was scheduled for twelve rounds and was a championship elimination fight with the winner becoming the mandatory top challenger for the undisputed world championship that was then held by Evander Holyfield.

Tyson emerged victorious once again, this time defeating Ruddock by unanimous decision and solidifying his position as the number one contender.

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