Mike Tyson vs. Buster Mathis Jr., billed as Presumption of Innocence, was a professional boxing match contested on December 16, 1995.

Only days after his victory over McNeeley, it was announced that he would face the undefeated but virtually unknown Buster Mathis Jr. on November 4, 1995 at the MGM Grand Arena.

[3] The bout was originally scheduled to go up against the highly anticipated rubber match between Riddick Bowe and Evander Holyfield on pay-per-view, with Tyson–Mathis to be aired on Showtime, while Bowe–Holyfield would be broadcast on rival HBO.

[4] However, on September 14, Tyson promoter Don King would stun the boxing world by announcing that the Tyson–Mathis match would instead be broadcast for free on Fox.

[6] Then, on November 22, it was announced that the bout had been moved to Atlantic City with a December 16 date in place and that Showtime would air the fight instead of Fox.

Tucker was coming off a retirement loss to Bruce Seldon in his second attempt to regain a portion of the heavyweight title, in which he had fractured his eye socket and was hoping for a rematch.

Akinwande would get the better of Tucker, beating him to the punch, using his long left jab to control the action and landing right hand counters.

However Daniels would largely control the first 10 rounds making use of a right jab and sharp short combinations to constantly outscore the former champion.

Neither man elaborated on the cause of their enmity with boxing insiders suggesting either a brief sparring session three years earlier or shared romantic interests in the same woman (who later became Norris' wife).

I don't think he can hold up for twelve rounds -- I can't stand the man"[15] Despite the pre fight words the bout was uneventful, with Vaden spending most of the bout fighting off the ropes catching Norris’ blows on his shoulders and gloves, with Norris forcing the action.

"[17] Philadelphia boxing commissioner George Bochetto would state that Vaden's $250,000 purse would be withheld for "conduct unbecoming a champion".

Mathis was unable to answer referee Frank Cappuccino's 10 count and Tyson was awarded the victory via knockout.