Lewis KO's Tyson in decisive eighth round win
Lennox Lewis dominated Mike Tyson from the opening bell at the Pyramid Arena. The IBF and WBC champion battered Tyson with jabs and rights, sending him sprawling for a knockout at 2:25 of the eighth. Tyson, bleeding from eyes and nose, never challenged Lewis as officials warned and Lewis secured his heavyweight legacy with a clear victory.
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Costa wins French Open in four sets over Ferrero
Albert Costa defeats Juan Carlos Ferrero 6-1 6-0 4-6 6-3 at Roland Garros to claim his first Grand Slam title on his 26th attempt. Ferrero, hampered by injuries and 60 unforced errors, drops the final after a dominant opening by Costa.
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Serena Tops Sister Venus For French Open Title
Serena Williams defeated Venus Williams 7-5 6-3 at Roland Garros to claim her second Grand Slam title and tie the Sister Slam series at one title each. The sisters combined for 101 unforced errors and 13 service breaks, but Serena celebrated with the trophy as Venus contemplated their evolving rivalry and potential Wimbledon meetings.
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Tyson's Stunning Loss Ends His Era to Lennox Lewis
In Memphis, Lennox Lewis battered Mike Tyson, delivering a knockout in the eighth round. Tyson, once feared, was left bleeding and finished as a heavyweight commodity. Lewis claimed a defining win, highlighting Tyson's aging decline and cementing his own legacy.
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Nestor Knowles lose French Open doubles final
Daniel Nestor and Mark Knowles, seeded second, fall 7 5 6 4 to Paul Haarhuis and Yevgeny Kafelnikov in Paris. They miss back-to-back Grand Slam titles, citing tougher clay, elbow tendinitis, and plan to chase Wimbledon on grass.
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