The fight was marred by controversy as Seldon lost by knockout in the first round . His performance in the fight was vastly criticized , as he was knocked down twice on what appeared to be light or " phantom " punches from Tyson . Rumors started that Seldon had been paid to take a dive against Tyson , with the fans chanting " fix " following the decision . Although Seldon claimed in a post fight interview with Jim Gray that he did not take a dive , the criticism of his performance ( including accusations that he took a dive ) did not stop and Seldon elected to retire following the fight . The late rapper Tupac Shakur attended the fight on that night , and was shot on the journey home , leading to his death six days later
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