Discover the biggest moments from this day in sports history, including championships, records and legendary performances from June 28.
June 28 belongs to boxing and international football, headlined by one of the most infamous moments in combat sports history and a pair of iconic European Championship and World Cup performances.
Mike Tyson was disqualified in the third round of his WBA Heavyweight Championship rematch against Evander Holyfield at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas after biting off a piece of Holyfield’s right ear. Tyson bit Holyfield a second time moments later before referee Mills Lane stopped the fight. The bout remains one of the most shocking moments in sports history. Tyson was fined $3 million and had his boxing license revoked by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, keeping him out of the ring for over a year.
Mario Balotelli delivered the performance of his career, scoring twice in the first half as Italy stunned Germany 2-1 in the Euro 2012 semi-final in Warsaw. Balotelli headed home in the 20th minute and unleashed a powerful strike in the 36th to put Italy in complete control. His shirtless celebration, flexing his muscles, became one of football’s most iconic images. Mesut Ozil pulled one back from the penalty spot in stoppage time, but it was far too late. Italy advanced to the final against Spain.
James Rodriguez announced himself on the world stage with a stunning volley in Colombia’s 2-0 victory over Uruguay in the World Cup Round of 16 at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro. Rodriguez controlled a long ball on his chest and turned to hit a left-footed volley from 25 yards that dipped over the goalkeeper and into the top corner. The strike was later voted FIFA’s Goal of the Year. Rodriguez finished as the tournament’s top scorer with six goals.
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis overcame a third-round knockdown to stop “Two Ton” Tony Galento in the fourth round at Yankee Stadium. The 233-pound Galento, a New Jersey barkeep famous for his pre-fight boast that he would “moider da bum,” caught Louis with a left hook that sent the champion to the canvas. Louis recovered quickly and battered Galento to the canvas three times in the fourth before referee Arthur Donovan stopped the fight. It was one of just three times Louis was knocked down during his reign.
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