Had Him Shook: The Time Boxer Andrew Golata Refused To Fight After Mike Tyson Dropped Him!

yson started the fight aggressively by landing several power punches on Golota within the first 30 seconds of round one. Golota was able to withstand Tyson's early assault and effectively used his left jab and height advantage for the next two minutes to remain in the fight. During the final 30 seconds, Tyson became more aggressive and threw two big right hooks at Golota, one of which connected. Golota was forced to clinch Tyson in an effort to slow him down. After the referee separated the two, Tyson connected with a powerful right hook that dropped Golota to the canvas. Golota was able to get back up just before the round came to an end, but he was now bleeding from a cut above his left eye. After the first round, Golota asked his trainer to stop the fight twice. Hoping to secure the knockout victory, Tyson continued his aggressive assault in the second round, prompting Golota to clinch Tyson several times to try to slow down Tyson's furious rally and reduce the effectiveness of Tyson's power punches. Though Golota attempted to fight back, Tyson was able to easily win the round on all three judges' scorecards. In between rounds two and three, Golota informed his corner that he would not continue. Despite pleas from his trainer, Golota refused to continue the fight giving the win to Tyson by technical knockout. Golota's decision to quit angered Tyson, who felt that he was robbed of a traditional knockout victory. Tyson had to be restrained by his corner in order to prevent him from attacking Golota. The fans who attended the fight were angry and pelted Golota with garbage as he retreated to the dressing room. It was eventually discovered that Golota was suffering multiple injuries that influenced his decision to not continue. At the hospital, it was discovered that Golota had suffered a concussion, a fractured left cheekbone and a herniated disc during the fight.[5] Golota left boxing for almost three years before returning on August 14, 2003. Posted By PSmooth