Mike Tyson vs Frank Bruno I February 28, 1989 1080p 60 FPS HD HBO

The fight aired live on HBO. This was Tyson s first fight in eight months. Prior to this bout, he had never been out of the ring for more than three and a half months as a professional. This was Tyson s first professional fight without trainer Kevin Rooney, who was fired in December 1988 for publicly commenting on Tyson s failed marriage. Rooney was replaced by Aaron Snowell and Jay Bright. Bruno was the No. 1 heavyweight contender of the WBA and WBC. Tyson was a 7 to 1 favorite. Tyson s purse was 7 million, and Bruno s was 3. 6 million. There was an announced crowd of 9, 860. The average ticket price was 700. The Las Vegas Hilton paid 7 million to host the fight, but sold only 4. 3 million in tickets. The demand for tickets was very disappointing, said John Giovenco, president of Hilton Nevada Corporation. The boxing public doesn t appear ready to pay the price that is necessary for us to cover the site fee being charged for the The 2. 7 million loss on ticket sales was compounded by the hundre