It has been called the best pay-per-view card ever[1] and began the tradition of holding major boxing events featuring Mexican or Mexican-American fighters on the Cinco de Mayo weekend.

Azumah Nelson vs. Jesse James Leija II for the WBC super featherweight title (Leija won by unanimous decision in 12)[3] The second rematch saw Simon Brown face former champion Terry Norris for the WBC super welterweight title.

I was in a (Mike) Tyson mode, trying to knock my opponent out even though normally I'm not a knockout puncher, Simon Brown didn't beat me.

Brown meanwhile declined to declare himself one of the best in the world saying "I won't say like Terry did that I was the best, I'll let the public and writers decide.

As the fight progressed a frustrated Brown would unsuccessfully goad Norris into overcommitting but the challenger remained disciplined.

[9] The pair had faced off almost exactly a year earlier, with McClellan stopping the favoured Jackson in the fifth round.

Since his last bout he had parted from his long-term trainer Emanuel Steward and had replaced him with Willie Brown.

"[6] Shortly after the opening bell McClellan landed an early strong jab to the chin and followed with a straight right that sent Jackson staggering.

Eventually Jackson fell into the ropes prompting an 8 count from referee Joe Cortez.

"[10] In January it was announced that McClellan move up to super middleweight to challenge WBC champion Nigel Benn.