CHRONOLOGY

ROUND 2

--Opening minute: Tyson missed a right hand and the fighters clinched, with Holyfield’s head low. Lane broke them with 2:30 to go and Holyfield’s head came up, catching Tyson above the right eye in what was called an accident by Lane.

--1:45 left: Tyson complained of a low blow.

ROUND 3

--Opening seconds: Tyson went out without his mouthpiece and the round was halted briefly.

--1:15 left: Holyfield landed a left low and was warned by Lane to keep his punches up.

--:40 left: Tyson jabbed and then missed a left-right and they clinched, Tyson spitting out his mouthpiece. Suddenly, Holyfield leaped in the air, turned his back and headed for his corner, blood streaming from his right ear, part of which was bitten off and spat out by Tyson. Tyson pushed him in the back.

--:33 left: Tyson was penalized one point for the bite and one point for pushing Holyfield during a time out.

--Four-minute break: Holyfield was examined by ring physician Flip Homansky, who ruled the fight could continue.

--Fight resumes: Tyson got in a short left to the jaw. Tyson pushed Holyfield away, and then they clinched and with 10 seconds to go. Tyson again spat out his mouthpiece and this time bit Holyfield in the left ear. Lane did not see it, and let the two finish the round.

--After the round: Lane checked with Nevada State Athletic Commission Director Marc Ratner and ruled the fight a disqualification.

AFTERMATH

Dozens were injured as the crowd of 16,331 streamed through parking lots and the hotel and casino exiting the fight. Chaos broke out in the hotel lobby and adjoining casino when people heard what they believed were gunshots. Las Vegas police said they found no evidence of shots fired.

‘It’s over. I know it’s over.

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING

‘It’s over. I know it’s over.

My career is over.’

ATTRIBUTED BY ASSOCIATED PRESS TO MIKE TYSON IN DRESSING ROOM AFTER FIGHT

‘I think he’s just written his final passage in boxing. That’s it, goodbye Mike.’

BOXING HISTORIAN BERT SUGAR