However, a controversial ending to the fight, which Tyson won by technical knockout, led to an immediate rematch and further delayed the showdown between Tyson and Holyfield. After Tyson won decisively, a fight was signed for November 18, 1991. An injury and Tyson's subsequent conviction for rape in 1992 indefinitely shelved the fight, as Tyson was sentenced to six years in prison.
On the other hand, a highly debated conclusion to the bout, which Tyson won via technical knockout, prompted an immediate rematch and further pushed back the anticipated showdown between Tyson and Holyfield. Following Tyson's decisive victory, a fight was arranged for November 18, 1991. However, an injury and Tyson's subsequent rape conviction in 1992 led to the fight being indefinitely postponed, as Tyson received a six-year prison term.