Mike Costello (Commentator)
The 2019 match between Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz at Madison Square Garden was truly unforgettable. It marked one of the final significant events I covered at [BBC Radio] 5 Live before transitioning to television. I had the privilege of hosting the program and providing commentary, which kept me busy with interviews and on-air duties for several hours. It was an immensely rewarding experience that took place in a remarkable venue, making it a truly exceptional and memorable night.
Kevin Mitchell (Journalist/Author)
Evander Holyfield-Mike Tyson II. The ear-biting incident. I couldn’t quite believe what I was seeing because it’s such a surreal thing to witness. You think, Oh. Has he really done that? Even in boxing which is a crazy old business I thought that was pretty extreme. The heavyweight division was still buzzing a lot around Tyson in those days even though everyone suspected he wasn’t what he was.
Donald McRae (Journalist/Author)
In March 1993, I was writing Dark Trade, and I went to Los Angeles. In the Olympic Auditorium James Toney defended his world super-middleweight title against Tim Littles. In the third round, he suffered a terrible cut. The referee told Toney he had one round left before they stopped the fight. Toney tore into Littles. He dropped his rival three times before the referee waved the fight over. It was brutal, and electrifying.
Daniel Herbert (Boxing Journalist)
In the second round of the match between Mike Tyson and Trevor Berbick, Berbick suffered a heavy blow that caused him to fall to the ground. Despite getting back up, Berbick appeared disoriented and struggled to maintain his balance in the ring. Despite witnessing this impressive display of skill, there were still individuals who doubted Tyson’s abilities and claimed that he couldn’t measure up to the all-time boxing legends. However, Tyson’s victory over Berbick served as a powerful realization that he was indeed the real deal and possessed extraordinary talent.
