ON THIS DAY
1927:
The world heavyweight title fight which became known as the ‘Battle of the Long Count’ took place. In the seventh round Jack Dempsey knocked down Gene Tunney and stood over his opponent but referee Dave Barry refused to start the count until Dempsey had retreated to a neutral corner. Tunney was on the canvas for 15 seconds before he got back to his feet and went on to win the title.
1995:
The 45-year-old former British, Commonwealth and European heavyweight champion Joe Bugner made a winning comeback to boxing after an eight-year absence, capturing the Australian heavyweight title with a 12-round unanimous points decision over Vince Cervi.
1996:
The United States lifted the Solheim Cup after crushing Europe 10-2 in the final-day singles to win 17-11 at St Pierre, Chepstow.
2000:
Steve Redgrave, at the age of 38, won a fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal. Alongside Matthew Pinsent, Tim Foster and James Cracknell he led Great Britain’s coxless four crew to victory at the Sydney Olympics.
2003:
Former Italy, Juventus, Middlesbrough and Derby County striker Fabrizio Ravanelli signed a two-year contract with Scottish Premier League side Dundee.
2005:
Jonathan Woodgate scored an own goal and was sent off on his Real Madrid debut.
2010:
England defeated Pakistan by 121 runs in the fifth one-day international in Southampton to win the NatWest Series 3-2.