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Finally they meet
 On April 19 Holyfield makes his first defense of the undisputed championship against the legendary champion George Foreman and retains his titles with a 12 round decision. Due to the postponement of the fight with Mike Tyson, on November 23rd he fights Bert Copper and turns a fierce first round into a 7th round TKO. Holyfield finishes the year with a record of 2-0 with 1 KO. On March 18th, Tyson takes on the biggest challenge of his career against Donavan Ruddock.

Tyson v. Ruddock I movie


Tyson wins a controversial TKO in the 7th round.

Tyson v. Ruddock II movie


On June 28, Tyson proves the fight was not a fluke by giving Ruddock a rematch and wins a 12th round decision. In November, while preparing for a fight with Holyfield , Tyson suffers an injured rib in training, and finishes the year 2-0 with 1 KO.