[2] Mike Tyson embarked on a comeback in 1999, marking his return to the ring after a nine-month hiatus, primarily due to a four-month prison sentence.

[3] His comeback journey began with a victory on January 16, 1999, when he knocked out former world title challenger Francois Botha in the fifth round.

Following this, Tyson faced former WBA Cruiserweight champion Orlin Norris, but their bout ended in a no-contest due to an accidental punch that landed after the bell.

[4] Three months later, Tyson had his first-ever fight in the United Kingdom, defeating British journeyman Julius Francis by a second-round knockout.

The decision to allow Tyson back into the United Kingdom sparked protests due to his prior rape conviction,[7] but Glasgow City Council ultimately voted 10–1 in favor of permitting the match to proceed.

Adam Watt defeat Bruce Scott by 4th round stoppage to win the vacant Commonwealth cruiserweight title.

In the chief support, IBF light welterweight champion Zab Judah faced late replacement Junior Witter.

[10] Judah was originally set to face British light welterweight champion (and IBF 5th ranked) Jason Rowland however he was forced to pull out after one of his pitbull terriers bit off part of his left index finger.

During his post-fight interview with Jim Gray of Showtime, Tyson called out Lennox Lewis, stating, "I was gonna rip his heart out.