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Tuesday, 22 January, 2002, 20:35 GMT
Tyson's gloves are off
A Lewis bodyguard puts his arm out to stop Tyson reaching Lewis
Antagonistic move: The black-clad Mike Tyson walks across the stage to confront Lewis

Both sets of bouncers and the boxers themselves begin fighting
Chaotic scenes: Following a punch thrown by Tyson at the Lewis bodyguard a mass brawl develops

Tyson is pulled back from the fight by several large bouncers
Restraining Iron Mike: People try and hold a rampant Tyson back

Mike Tyson reappears on stage to carry-on the abuse
Taunting Lewis: Tyson reappears minutes later to shout and gesticulate towards the Lewis camp

The British fighter arrives on stage for the big announcement
Hasty exit: Lennox Lewis tries to regain his composure after the scuffle

Tyson's behaviour shocked the watching journalists
Something to say: Tyson continues his torrent of abuse before leaving the stage

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BBC's boxing reporter Gary Richardson
"Tyson was like a complete madman"
See also:

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31 Aug 01 |  Boxing
Blow-by-blow TV show
18 Jan 02 |  Boxing
Tyson sued for divorce
20 Jan 02 |  Boxing
Tyson and Lewis to fight twice
08 Nov 01 |  Boxing
Lewis back on top
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