TYSON V. GOLOTA, OCT. 20, 2000: Although his prefight ramblings were alarming, to say the least -- when asked how long the bout would take, Tyson said, "However long it takes to kill somebody" -- he was composed and determined as he swarmed [Andrew] Golota in the opening seconds. It was possible, especially when he decked Golota with an overhand right near the end of the first round, to remember that he was one of the most intimidating boxers ever.

--From "Quitting Time" by Richard Hoffer, Sports Illustrated, October 30, 2000

Photograph by Manny Millan