Lewis KOs Tyson

Lennox Lewis scored a devastating eighth round knockout over Mike Tyson on Saturday to successfully defend his WBC and IBF titles. Lewis weathered a fast start by the former champion, then wore him down with stinging jabs and punishing combinations before finishing off the self-proclaimed 8220;baddest man on the planet8221; with a crunching right with 35 seconds of the eighth round left.

With Tyson dazed and bleeding from cuts above both eyes, referee Eddie Cotton counted the American out as Lewis turned to his corner, nodding his head as if to confirm the decision and then raising his hands in victory.