ON THE STREET

This week the Southeast Missourian asked, "What did you think about the Tyson/Holyfield fight?"

Mick Palmer, Cape Girardeau

"I thought the fight was a travesty. I think the last thing boxing needs is a black eye. I also think that Mike Tyson should be barred from boxing forever."

Eric Dean, Cape Girardeau

"I think that Tyson ruined his whole image for the rest of his life. I think he did worse than (when Tyson was charged with rape)."

"Michael Fortney, St. Louis

"Well, first of all I thought it was a ripoff paying all of that money for three rounds and it looked like the WWF. However, even though I think it gave boxing a black eye, when they have that rematch that third fight will set a box office record and it will make more money than ever made before. That says a lot about our society, doesn't it?"

Robert Biggs, St. Louis

"I thought it was bizarre. I think Tyson was getting beaten badly the first couple of rounds and out of frustration he retaliated. I think if you cross the line the rules are there: You cross them and you're done."

Steve Garner, St. Louis

"I thought it was a disgusting affair of a professional event and I feel sorry for the people who paid money for the fight. The $50 or the $7,000 for the ringside. They came there to see a fight and they saw a travesty."