[2][3] Following three successful title defenses in 2000, Lennox Lewis turned his sights on a potential superfight with Mike Tyson.

He trained in Las Vegas so he could also film scenes for a cameo appearance in the movie Ocean's Eleven.

After Lewis was knocked out by Rahman, HBO commentator Larry Merchant said, "He just drowned in Ocean's Eleven.

With 46 seconds remaining in the round, Rahman was able to turn the tables and used his jab to back Lewis into the ropes.

Lewis was unable to get back to his feet and Rahman was announced the winner by knockout, becoming the new heavyweight champion.

[10] Shortly before joining King's stable, cable giants HBO and Showtime entered into negotiations with Rahman in an attempt to get exclusive rights to air his fights.