June 28

Events - Sports

1948day.year

Boxer Dick Turpin beats Vince Hawkins at Villa Park in Birmingham to become the first black British boxing champion in the modern era.

Dick Turpin defeated Vince Hawkins at Villa Park to become the first black British boxing champion in the modern era.
On June 28, 1948, boxer Dick Turpin faced Vince Hawkins at Villa Park in Birmingham. In an impressive display of skill and determination, Turpin won the bout by decision. His victory crowned him the first black British boxing champion in the modern era. The match drew a large crowd and was hailed as a breakthrough for racial equality in sport. Turpin's triumph inspired future generations of athletes across the United Kingdom. It remains a landmark moment in British boxing history.
Dick Turpin Vince Hawkins Villa Park Birmingham
1997day.year

Holyfield–Tyson II: Mike Tyson is disqualified in the third round for biting a piece off Evander Holyfield's ear.

During the notorious Holyfield–Tyson II rematch, Mike Tyson is disqualified for biting off a piece of Evander Holyfield's ear in the 'Bite Fight'.
The rematch between heavyweights Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson took place on June 28, 1997, in Las Vegas. In the third round, Tyson bit Holyfield's right ear twice, removing a portion of the lobe and shocking the boxing world. After a brief pause, Tyson delivered a second bite, leading referee Mills Lane to disqualify him immediately. The bout, later dubbed the 'Bite Fight', became one of the most infamous incidents in sports history. The event tarnished Tyson's reputation and sparked widespread debate over athlete conduct and regulatory oversight in boxing.
1997 Holyfield–Tyson II Mike Tyson Evander Holyfield