TYSON V. McNEELEY, AUG. 19, 1995: In his first fight in four years, the last three spent in an Indiana prison on a rape conviction, Tyson performed earnestly. If he wasn't as sharp as a tack -- and why would he be -- he nevertheless did knock [Peter] McNeeley down within six seconds, and again seconds before the fight ended at 1:29 of the first round. Yes, he missed some punches. Yes, he was wild. But McNeeley's ring generalship, such as it was, did not permit Tyson much finesse or even the use of his power.

--From "Con Job" by Richard Hoffer, Sports Illustrated, August 28, 1995

Photograph by Robert Beck