Mike Tyson vs. Alex Stewart, billed as The Hard Way Back, was a professional boxing match contested on December 8, 1990.

Douglas then opted to make his first defense of the titles against the mandatory number one contender, former undisputed cruiserweight champion Evander Holyfield, instead of giving Tyson a rematch.

Though the fight was originally set for September 22, Tyson suffered a deep cut over his right eye due to an accidental headbutt from sparring partner Greg Page.

Tyson would controversially pick up the victory via 7th round technical knockout after referee Richard Steele stopped the fight despite the fact that Ruddock appeared healthy enough to continue.

Tyson would again earn the victory, this time by unanimous decision, but before his planned match with Holyfield could happen, he was charged and subsequently sentenced to six years in prison for rape.

Other fighters featured on the card were Donovan Ruddock, who Tyson would face next and who recorded a first round knockout over Mike Rouse; future super welterweight world champion Simon Brown, who also won by first round knockout against Ozzie O'Neal; and former Olympic gold medalist Tyrell Biggs, who defeated previously undefeated Rodolfo Marin to record his fourth consecutive win after being knocked out in three consecutive fights, the first of which was against Tyson.