Just rewatched the classic Tyson/Holyfield 1 fight. Couldn't help but wonder why they never put a Bowe/Tyson fight together at that time? Holyfield had been decisively KO'd by Bowe only 2 fights before his megafight with Tyson.

Did Bowe just not have enough public interest? Did Tyson's camp see Holyfield as an easier fight, with Evander having been stopped by Bowe only 2 fights previous?

I wasn't following boxing back then, anyone remember the circumstances as to why Holyfield got the shot?