More than 54 million viewers tuned in to catch the scenes on Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS), making Sapp vs. Mike Tyson was on broadcast commentary via satellite from Aloha Stadium in Hawaii. Stevie Wonder, the legendary musician, played 'The Star-Spangled Banner' on harmonica as Sapp and opponent Chad 'Akebono' Rowan walked to the ring. 31, 2003, and the Nagoya Dome in Japan was packed with 43,560 people for the K-1 Premium Dynamite combat sports event. The 6-foot-4, 320-pound former NFL lineman exploded his torso upright, sending his green robe off him into the waiting arms of a coach. Stevie Wonder, Mike Tyson's Versace suits and 108 slaps to the face: Inside combat sports' wildest annual eventīob Sapp crouched down on the ramp with his team behind him - torches brimming with fire on either side. You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser
