Here we see a Tyson who is already VERY far removed, in every manner, from the Mike who stormed the alphabet champs just a couple years prior, destroy Ruddock in their rematch, albeit in a pretty lackadaisical manner. I don't think Ruddock would've touched the Tyson who fought Biggs. But, anyway, here is the rematch, sans everyone's favorite referee to pick on, Richard Steele
Mike Tyson 216 lbs beat Donovan Ruddock 238 lbs by UD in round 12 of 12
Date: 1991-06-28
Location: Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Referee: Mills Lane
Judge: Dalby Shirley 114-108
Judge: Chuck Giampa 113-109
Judge: Art Lurie 114-108
Heavyweight Elimination Bout
Promoters: Don King (Don King Productions), Murad Muhammad (M&M Sports)
Ring Announcer: Jimmy Lennon Jr.
Aired On: Showtime PPV / KingVision (Main Event)
Poster #2
Notes
Tyson entered the fight as the WBC, WBA & IBF #1 heavyweight contender.
Ruddock entered the fight as the WBC #2 heavyweight contender.
Ruddock down in 2nd and 4th rounds.
Ruddock lost a point in the 8th round for hitting after the bell.
Tyson had one point deducted in the 9th and 10th rounds for low blows.
The fight generated 1.2-1.25 million pay-per-view buys.
