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Holyfield defeats Tyson in one of boxing's biggest upsets

Evander Holyfield, a 25-to-1 underdog, stopped Mike Tyson in round 11 to reclaim the WBA heavyweight title, delivering one of the most stunning upsets in boxing history.

Events

  1. November 9, 1996
    Holyfield defeats Tyson in one of boxing's biggest upsets

    Evander Holyfield, a 25-to-1 underdog, stopped Mike Tyson in round 11 to reclaim the WBA heavyweight title, delivering one of the most stunning upsets in boxing history.

  2. November 6, 1996
    Set It Off released, starring four Black women leads

    F. Gary Gray's heist film starring Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox, and Kimberly Elise grossed $36 million and remains a touchstone of Black feminist cinema.

  3. November 12, 1996
    Lil' Kim releases Hard Core, redefining female rap sexuality

    Hard Core debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200 and challenged taboos with explicit sexual content delivered from a female perspective, permanently expanding the possibilities for women in hip-hop.

  4. November 4, 1996
    Jay-Z releases In My Lifetime, Vol. 1

    Jay-Z's second album reached number 3 on the Billboard 200, moving him closer to mainstream crossover success and refining the autobiographical, street-luxe persona he would perfect on Hard Knock Life.