ON THIS DAY: 2010

1930: Max Schmelling became the first and only man to win the world heavyweight title via a disqualification, against American Jack Sharkey.

2000: England surrendered a two-goal lead as they lost 3-2 to Portugal in their opening game of Euro 2000 in Eindhoven.

2004: Ricky Hatton made a successful 13th defence of his WBU light-welterweight title by defeating Argentinian Carlos Vilches.

2005: Irish boxer Kevin McBride defeated Mike Tyson when the former world heavyweight champion retired on his stool at the end of the sixth round in Washington.

Goalkeeper Robert Green’s error handed the USA an equaliser as England drew their World Cup Group C opener 1-1 in South Africa.