Two of the most volatile heavyweights in history clash when Mike Tyson squares off with Andrew Golota. Floored by Tyson in the opening round, Golota decides to quit after round two. While Tyson is restrained from going after Golota, the fans are not and proceed to pelt him with drinks on his way out of the arena. The fight has lasting consequences for both fighters as Golota suffers a fractured cheekbone and herniated disc and takes a three-year hiatus. After Tyson tests positive for marijuana, the bout is changed to a no contest and keeps him out of the ring for a full year, temporarily derailing his comeback bid.

Showdown In Motown: Mike Tyson vs. Andrew Golota

Anthony Dirrell vs Denis Douglin 

When WBC Super Middleweight Champion Mikkel Kessler drops out of the Super Six World Boxing Classic and surrenders his belt due to an eye injury suffered in his previous rounds bouts, Carl Froch gets a chance to reclaim the title against Arthur Abraham. Despite both men coming off the first loss of their careers, only Froch comes to fight and pounds away at Abraham for twelve one-sided rounds. With Abraham unwilling to come out of his shell and exchange for significant stretches, Froch has no trouble pitching a veritable shutout to become champion once more.

Showdown In Motown: Mike Tyson vs. Andrew Golota

Anthony Dirrell vs Denis Douglin

Carl Froch vs. Arthur Abraham

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