With 35th KO, Klitschko improves to 38-1
Associated Press, March 16, 2002

Wladimir Klitschko vs Francois Botha

Lennox Lewis takes his titles home to London and puts on a show against Francois Botha. A three-punch volley from the Heavyweight Champion sends Botha spilling through the ropes, and Referee Larry O'Connell stops it shortly thereafter.

The Homecoming: Lennox Lewis vs. Francois Botha

After being banned from boxing for a year following the rematch with Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson returns to the ring against Francois Botha in another rough-and-tumble affair. When Tyson attempts to break Botha's arm during a clinch at the end of the opening round, Botha retaliates with a series of punches after the bell, drawing both camps and security into the ring. After order is restored, Tyson is deducted a point for the same foul in the second round. Surprisingly falling behind on points, Tyson suddenly ends the fight on one punch - a short right hand that puts Botha down in the fifth round. Botha twice attempts to get up but fails to beat the count when he falls into the ropes.

Wladimir Klitschko vs Francois Botha

The Homecoming: Lennox Lewis vs. Francois Botha

Mike Tyson vs. Francois Botha

Francois Botha vs Axel Schulz

Evander Holyfield vs Francois Botha

Francois Botha vs Marion Wilson

Michael Grant vs Francois Botha

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