July 30, 2004
- Asian Cup 2004: China defeats Iraq 3:0 in the first quarter final match to advance to the semi-finals stage for the first time since 1984. In the other match Uzbekistan is defeated by Bahrain in penalties 4:3, after an aet result of 2:2; This ends Uzbekistan's hopeful run at the Asian Cup.
- Boxing: In a major upset, Mike Tyson gets knocked out in four rounds by journeyman Danny Williams. In the same undercard, Nelson Dieppa defends his WBO world Jr. Flyweight title with a twelve round majority decision over Ulises Solís, and Laila Ali defeats Monica Nunez by a knockout in nine rounds.(Boxing Central)
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