Frank Bruno that two British boxers had fought for the world heavyweight title. Lewis beat Bruno on a stoppage in round seven, Bruno again failing to take his title chance after leading the contest on points up until what proved the final round. Bruno again regrouped, dispatching trialhorse Jesse Ferguson in one round, and the fringe contenders Rodolfo Marin and Mike Evans equally easily. On 2 September 1995, Bruno finally became world champion by outpointing WBC Champion Oliver McCall over twelve rounds. Bruno did not last long as champion – the contract he signed to get McCall meant he had to face
Oliver McCall vs. Frank Bruno five rounds in 1989, and WBC champion Lennox Lewis finished his fellow Brit in seven rounds in 1993. In the opening rounds, Bruno unloaded a barrage of left jabs that left McCall stunned. McCall absorbed the punishment, put up little defense and waited until the fifth round to throw a meaningful punch. But by then, Bruno was confident and ahead on points. As the fight wore on, it became apparent that McCall's last hope to retain the title was to win by a knockout. McCall hurt Bruno with an uppercut in the 11th, and in the 12th, McCall shoved the