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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:boxing_match
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gptkbp:aftermath
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Led to increased pay-per-view sales.
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gptkbp:attendance
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1,200,000
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gptkbp:broadcast_network
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gptkb:HBO
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gptkbp:broadcasts
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Pay-per-view
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gptkbp:combatants
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gptkb:Lennox_Lewis
gptkb:Evander_Holyfield
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Influenced future boxing matches.
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gptkbp:date
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March 13, 1999
November 13, 1999
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gptkbp:famous_quote
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' I did what I had to do' -Lennox Lewis.
' I thought I won the fight' -Evander Holyfield.
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gptkbp:fan_engagement
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Mixed reviews.
Social media discussions.
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gptkbp:fight_buildup
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Intense rivalry.
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gptkbp:fight_outcome_controversy
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Judges' scorecards were criticized.
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gptkbp:fighting_style
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gptkb:boxing_match
Professional boxing
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gptkbp:fighting_style_of_holyfield
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Outboxer
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gptkbp:fighting_style_of_lewis
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Power puncher
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gptkbp:final_match_date
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gptkb:Lewis_vs_Holyfield_series
3 hours
10:00 PM ET
High expectations.
Tactical battle.
Both fighters expressed desire for a rematch.
Debate over who won.
Set the stage for future heavyweight unifications.
Technical breakdown.
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gptkbp:historical_context
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Part of the 1990s heavyweight renaissance.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Lewis vs Holyfield I
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gptkbp:impact
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Significant event.
Part of boxing lore.
Increased interest in heavyweight division.
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gptkbp:judges
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gptkb:Bert_Clements
gptkb:Larry_Hazzard
gptkb:Tom_Kaczmarek
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gptkbp:legacy
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Considered a classic heavyweight bout.
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Madison_Square_Garden
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gptkbp:media_coverage
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Extensive.
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gptkbp:nationality_of_holyfield
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gptkb:American
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gptkbp:nationality_of_lewis
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gptkb:British
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gptkbp:notable_event
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First heavyweight title fight in New York since 1991.
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gptkbp:outcome
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Controversial decision
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gptkbp:post-fight_record_of_holyfield
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36 wins, 4 losses, 1 draw
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gptkbp:post-fight_record_of_lewis
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40 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw
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gptkbp:pre-fight_record_of_holyfield
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36 wins, 3 losses
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gptkbp:pre-fight_record_of_lewis
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40 wins, 2 losses
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gptkbp:promoter
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gptkb:Don_King
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gptkbp:promotions
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Heavily marketed.
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gptkbp:referee
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Earl Morton
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gptkbp:rematch
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gptkb:Lewis_vs_Holyfield_II
June 24, 2000
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gptkbp:result
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draw
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gptkbp:rounds
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gptkb:12
12 rounds
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gptkbp:significance
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First heavyweight unification bout in over a decade.
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gptkbp:title
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gptkb:WBC_Heavyweight_Title
gptkb:WBA_Heavyweight_Title
gptkb:Undisputed_Heavyweight_Championship
gptkb:IBF_Heavyweight_Title
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gptkbp:ufcfight_night
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Electric.
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gptkbp:venue
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gptkb:New_York_City
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gptkbp:weight_class
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Heavyweight
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gptkbp:weight_limit
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200 lbs+
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Lennox_Lewis
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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