AUBURN HILLS (Michigan), OCT 21: Former World heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson beat Poland's giant Andrew Golota with a technical knock-out in their 10-round non-title fight here on Saturday.And then, as with most Tyson or Golota fights, the fun started.Tyson landed with a series of overhand rights in the first two rounds and Golota refused to answer the bell for the third, angering about 16,000 fans.When the second round ended, Golota trudged back to his corner and would not take instructions from trainer Al Certo.After the bell rang for the third round, Golota refused to take his mouthpiece despite pleads of his cornermen. He shook his head several times as Certo tried to force the mouthpiece.Golota proceeded to stalk away from the ring as the crowd threw beverages at him.It was an embarrassing performance and fans continued to pelt him with beer, popcorn and soft drinks as he walked back to his locker room. Golota said he could not continue to fight because of a cut over his eye and claimed Tyson head butted him several times.``I was head butted, the referee did not respond. Everyone says I'm a dirty fighter, I don't know why there was no reprimand,'' said Golota. ``I'm sorry to all my friends who count on me. It wasn't day today, I was dizzy. I slipped and I fell down. Boxing is a very, very difficult sport and I'm sorry for all my fans who came down here. I have to give myself a very heavy talk.''Asked if he would retire, Golota said: ``I don't know.''After the fight he was taken to a hospital. Tyson's trainer Tommy Brooks said of Golota's performance: ``The guy was in there trying to make a living for his family. Seriously, he needs to get help psychologically. He has the ability to fight.''Tyson did not attend the post-fight news conference.``I think (Tyson) fought well,'' said Brooks. ``Mike put in his work and did what he was supposed to do.``That's the first time I've ever seen that (referring to Golota). I never would have guessed that from Andrew. I still believe Andrew is not a coward. I think that he suffers from anxiety attacks and he was probably having one in that round.''According to reports, Tyson was paid $ 10 million while Golota got about $ 2.5 million.Officially ruled a third-round TKO, the fight was virtually over before it started. Golota (36-5) delayed his entrance to the ring when he refused to don the everlast boxing gloves that the Michigan Boxing Commission had sanctioned for the 10-round bout.
