Modern Classics: Tyson-Ruddock

By: Sean Crose
The ads for the pay per view event were incredible, even by today's standards. There was Mike Tyson, narrating in a ponderous voice how dangerous Donovan "Razor" Ruddock was. This was accompanied by slow motion footage of Ruddock knocking former heavyweight titlist Michael Dokes out with a single shot. "Ruddock," Tyson's voice stated gravely. "Ruddock...Ruddock." Hence, a fighter largely unknown outside of hardcore fight fan circles was presented as a serious foe for the already i